The Assembly,

1. Recognising the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and fight for freedom as one of the milestone events of 20th century history;

2. Paying tribute to the heroic fight of the Hungarian people for independence and democracy;

3. Remembering all those who lost their lives during Hungary's revolution, in subsequent acts of retaliation, or as a result of the uprisings in Berlin and Poznan;

4. Stressing the key role that the 1956 Hungarian Revolution played in revealing the true nature of the totalitarian regimes imposed on Central and Eastern Europe;

5. Acknowledging the Hungarian people's enduring commitment to the principles and values of free, democratic societies, a commitment that ultimately led to the spread of democracy and the reintegration of Central and Eastern Europe into the Euro-Atlantic community;

6. EMPHASISES that 23 October 1956 and the events of the Hungarian Revolution form an integral part of our common historic heritage and serve as a constant reminder for future generations that our common values and beliefs must not be taken for granted;

7. HONOURS the sacrifices of all those who gave their lives to establish and preserve those values and beliefs.