Events
Stage I of the CSCE - Final Recommendations of the Helsinki Consultations adopted
When
3 July 1973 (All day) - 7 July 1973 (All day)
Where
Helsinki, Finland
The CSCE formally opened in Helsinki on 3 July 1973. In this first stage, which lasted until 7 July, 35 Foreign Ministers from all of Europe (except Albania), the USA and Canada adopted the Final Recommendations on the Helsinki Consultations.
The "Blue Book", as it was called, was prepared in June during preliminary talks in Dipoli and outlined the practical arrangements for a three-stage conference. In Helsinki, representatives stated their Governments' views relating to security and co-operation in Europe, and on the further work of the Conference. The "Helsinki process" had been launched.