Title: Treaty - Slovak Republic and Republic of Hungary

Source/Sponsoring Agency: Slovak Republic; Hungary; Gonzaga University. School of Law

URL: http://law.gonzaga.edu/library/ceedocs/slovhun.htm

Date Checked: 10/18/2004      Status: Active

Date Annotated: 6/13/1997

Topics: International Law

Other keywords: Treaties; Ethnic minorities, Slovak Republic, Hungary

Contents: "Treaty on Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Hungary" (1995) is a pledge of friendly relations and cooperation with international law. The two countries agree to assist one another with integration into the European Union, NATO, and the Western European Union; pledge cooperation in science and technology, cultural activities, and education. Includes extensive section on the rights of national minorities, especially ethnic Slovaks and Hungarians residing in each other's countries. Appended is a statement by the Slovak government rejecting any interpretation of minority rights which would support the creation of autonomous political self-governing bodies.

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