Final instruments of international conferences and meetings are usually drawn up in the form of a final act or a declaration.
The term "Act" is used to describe a multilateral treaty, which seeks to lay down rules of general international law which may be formulated at international conferences. Final acts of conferences are, however, not agreements of a binding character. The final act is usually a formal statement or summary of proceedings of a congress or conference enumerating the treaties or conventions drawn up as the result of its deliberations. Signature in the final act does not in itself signify acceptance of the treaties or conventions so enumerated which require separate signature. Sometimes, however, depending on circumstances the final act may itself become a treaty. Thetitle "General Act" is given to an instrument promulgated by an international conference, which lays down rules of general international law which are intended to be binding upon several states.
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COMMUNIQUE
At the invitation of President of..., President of... paid an
official working visit to (name of country) from April 26 to 28, 19__.
During the visit, talks were held between President of... and President of....
The meetings and talks were held in the atmosphere of cordiality and mutual respect, which is a traditional feature of relations between peoples of our countries.
During the talks, priority was given to examining the most topical problems of our time from the standpoint of further steps aimed at consolidating the policy of detente in Europe and all over the world, eliminating the seats of tension, strengthening international security and confidence between states. Mutual understanding was reached on the issues discussed.
A detailed exchange of views was also held on the further development of the basic areas of bilateral cooperation in various fields.
The Sides agreed to continue efforts to deepen economic relations on a stable and long-term basis. The activity of the permanent commission will be of major significance in the realization of this aim. [... ]
Determined to contribute to the development of their economic relations, the Sides agreed to take all necessary measures to ensure a further considerable growth of trade turnover.
The Sides noted with satisfaction the successful development of cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.[...]
As a result of the talks President of... and President of... signed a Programme for the Further Development of Cooperation between
(name of country) and (name of country).
President of... and President of... are convinced that this summit has been useful and will serve the cause of peace and security in Europe and all over the world.
President... invited President... to pay an official visit to (name of country). The invitation was accepted with satisfaction.
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COMMUNIQUE
JOINT COMMUNIQUE
On the Signing of the ABM Treaty Documents
Released by the Office of the Spokesman, September 26, 1997
U.S. Department of State
The Secretary of State of the United States of America and the Foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Ukraine have just signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Succession to the ABM Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. They welcome the signature of three related documents by Representatives of their respective Governments: First Agreed Statement Relating to the ABM Treaty; Second Agreed Statement Relating to the ABM Treaty; a Confidence-Building Measures Agreement; and the Regulations of the Standing Consultative Commission.
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STATEMENT
JOINT STATEMENT
