“ Inasmuch as, finally, an intimate co-operation of Germany and Austria-Hungary can menace no one, but is rather calculated to consolidate the peace of Europe on the terms established by the stipulation of Berlin ”

“ Article II Should one of the High Contracting Parties be attacked by another Power, the other High Contracting Party binds itself hereby, not only to support the aggressor against its high ally, but to observe at least a benevolent neutral attitude towards its fellow Contracting Party. ”

“ Inasmuch as their Majesties the German Emperor, King of Prussia, and the Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, must consider it their inalienable duty to provide for the security of their Empires and the peace of their subjects, under all circumstances:
Inasmuch as the two Sovereigns, as was the case under the former existing Treaty, will be enabled by the close union of the two Empires to fulfil this duty more easily and more efficaciously ”