The First Review Conference (formerly know as Follow-up Meetings), held in Belgrade from 4 October 1997 to 9 March 1978, provided a forum for discussion and agreement on a number of aspects of the Helsinki process.
Helsinki Final Act signed by 35 participating States
The Helsinki Final Act, which was prepared during Stage II of the Helsinki negotiations, lasting from September 1973 to July 1975, was signed by 35 States at the Helsinki Summit - stage III of the Helsinki negotiations.
Stage I of the CSCE - Final Recommendations of the Helsinki Consultations adopted
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.