Conference files, lot 60 D 627, CF 348
Revised United States Working Draft of Security Treaty1
SEAP D–2/1
Southeast Asia Collective Security Treaty
The Parties to this Treaty,
Recognizing the sovereign equality of all the Parties,
Reaffirming their faith in the purposes and principles set forth in the Charter of the United Nations and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments,
Desiring to promote stability and well-being in the area of Southeast Asia and the Southwest Pacific, to strengthen the fabric of peace and to uphold the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law, and to promote the economic well-being and development of all peoples in the area.
Intending to declare publicly and formally their sense of unity, so that any potential aggressor will appreciate that the Parties stand together in the area, and
Desiring further to coordinate their efforts for collective defense for the preservation of peace and security.
Therefore agree as follows:
[Page 709]article i
[Here follows text of the remainder of this draft which is identical to text of the revised draft of July 22, page 686.]
A covering note by Trulock reads: “The attached draft security treaty was revised following its consideration in a meeting in the Secretary’s office at noon today.”
Copies of this draft were distributed on Aug. 6 to the United Kingdom, France, the Philippines, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.
↩