A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the extension of membership in the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 to certain democracies of Central and Eastern Europe is essential to the consolidation of enduring peace and stability in Europe.

Summary

Endorses: (1) the North Atlantic Council's goal to welcome one or more new members by the time of the 50th anniversary of the North Atlantic Alliance in 1999; (2) the Council's commitment to further develop and reinforce a distinctive and effective relationship between the Alliance and Ukraine; (3) the Council's pledge that the Alliance will remain open to the accession of further members; and (4) the Alliance's decision to seek a charter with Russia that reflects the common interest that they have in reinforcing enduring peace and stability in Europe. Calls upon: (1) the Alliance to extend invitations to accession negotiations to those nations who seek membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and who are ready to make a net contribution to the Alliance's security by 1999, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovenia; and (2) the President to fully use his offices to facilitate the objectives and commitments described in this Act. Reserves the right of advice and consent to the ratification of treaties and pledges to review the results of accession negotiations between the Council and prospective NATO members.

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