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No. 13. TREATY^[1] OF FRIENDSHIP AND MUTUAL ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND AND THE FEDERATIVE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA

The President of the National Council of the Republic of Poland on the one part, and

The Presidium of the National Skuptshina of the Federative People’s Republic of Yugoslavia on the other part,

Drawing conclusions from the experiences of the last war, which as the result of aggression by Germany and her allies wrought enormous destruction both in Poland and in Yugoslavia,

Desirous of tightening the bonds of secular friendship between the brother Slav nations of both countries, bonds which have been particularly strengthened and consolidated in the course of the joint struggle waged for liberty, independence, and democracy against Germany and her allies in the last war,

Believing that the strengthening and deepening of the friendship between Poland and Yugoslavia corresponds to the most vital interest of both countries and will most effectively serve the cause of the cultural and economic development of Poland and Yugoslavia,

Being desirous of consolidating the peace and security of Poland and Yugoslavia as well as world peace and security,

Have resolved to conclude a Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance and for this purpose have appointed as their plenipotentiaries:

The President of the National Council of the Republic of Poland: Edward Osobka-Morawski, Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the Republic of Poland, and

The Presidium of the National Skuptshina of the Federative People’s Republic of Yugoslavia: Joseph Broz-Tito, Marshal of Yugoslavia and Prime Minister of the Government of the Federative People’s Republic of Yugoslavia,

Who, after having exchanged their full powers, found in good and due form, have agreed on the following provisions:
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