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Resolution on Ethnic Equality

Resolution on Ethnic Equality

We, the deputies of the Supreme Councils of the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Latvia, and the Republic of Lithuania, meeting in a joint session, affirm our commitment to garentee the rights of all residents of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, regardless of nationality, native language, and political or religious beliefs, in accordance with international agreements guaranteeing human rights, and in conformity with our laws and other legislative enactments, which guarantee adherence to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to improve our governmental institutions and foster respect for the cultures and traditions of persons of various nationalities.

We call upon all ethnic communities to actively support the development of democratic institutions that will establish the foundations for the common good and progress in the independent Baltic States.

Signed by the Presiding Chairmen of the joint session:

Arnold Ruutel
Chairman Supreme Council Republic of Estonia

Anatolijs Gorbunovs
Chairman Supreme Council Republic of Latvia

Vytautas Landsbergis
President Supreme Council Republic of Lithuania

Vilnius, 1. December 1990

Source:
copies du texte signé à travers l’Association des lettons des Etats-Unis