Helsinki Summit 1975

Black-and-white photograph showing the Foreign Ministers of the CSCE participating States, gathered for the first Helsinki meeting in 1973. The group is posed on a set of steps, with several rows of individuals dressed in formal suits and ties. In the background, other attendees and onlookers are visible, adding depth to the setting.

Stage I of the CSCE - Final Recommendations of the Helsinki Consultations adopted

The first stage of the Helsinki negotiations, which would eventually lead to the signing of the Helsinki Final Act in 1975, took place between 3 and 7 July 1973.

Date:: 3 July 1973 - 7 July 1973
Location:: Helsinki, Finland
Source:: Summits / Ministerial Councils

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The "Blue Book", as it was called, was prepared in June during preliminary talks in Dipoli and outlined the practical arrangements for a three-stage conference. In Helsinki, representatives stated their Governments' views relating to security and co-operation in Europe, and on the further work of the Conference. The "Helsinki process" had been launched.

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