Purpose
At the heart of the establishment of the Entente was the desire of its members to prolong and solidify the peace. The reasons for establishment of the Entente are well expressed in the preamble to the Baltic Entente treaty, which was signed on September 12, 1934:
Firmly resolved to contribute to the maintenance and guarantee of the peace, and to coordinate their external policy within the spirit of the principles of the Pact of the League of Nations, the Baltic States have resolved to conclude a treaty.
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