by governments of India and USSR

“ The High Contracting Parties solemnly declare that enduring peace and friendship shall prevail between the two countries and their peoples. Each Party shall respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the other Party and refrain from interfering in the other’s internal affairs. The High Contracting Parties shall continue to develop and consolidate relations of sincere friendship, good neighborliness and comprehensive co-operation existing between them on the basis of the aforesaid principles as well as those of equality and mutual benefit. ”

“ The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics respect Indians policy on nonalignment and reaffirms that this policy constitutes an important factor in the maintenance of universal peace and international security and in lessening of tensions in the world. ”

“ The High contracting Parties shall promote further development of ties and contacts between them in the fields of science, art, literature, education, public health, press, radio television, cinema, tourism and sports. ”