Gniezno Declaration: CEE shall ensure the security and prosperity of Europe

Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek and his counterparts from Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia met at Poland's first capital Gniezno for talks leading to the signing of the Gniezno Declaration. The declaration reads, "The nations of Central Europe duly undertake to build a transparent future, while acknowledging the historical sad experiences, based on common values and objectives; Europe shall be indivisible and its nations will cooperate in ensuring its continued security and prosperity; the region will be instrumental in translating into reality the vision of a united Europe in which diversity of tradition, culture and national identity shall find expression; the nations shall participate on the international scene to promote democracy, the rule of law and the protection of human rights worldwide; and that they shall jointly fight to root out any elements of discrimination, racism, xenophobia and totalitarian ideologies from the region. (Gazeta Wyborcza, Apr. 29-May 1, page 1) S.M.