NATO Review Nr.
Allies welcome Spain's intention to join military structure.
Documentation Madrid Declaration on Euro-Atlantic Security and Cooperation Special Declaration on Bosnia and Herzegovina Charter on a Distinctive Partnership between NATO and Ukraine Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security between NATO and the Russian Federation. In Madrid, NATO Heads of State and Government invited the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland to start accession talks with the aim of joining the Alliance in 1999. They also confirmed that the Alliance remains open to other countries joining in future. Between now and their entry into the Alliance, these three new democracies will be thoroughly prepared to meet the responsibilities and obligations of membership. In particular, they will undergo practical preparations to ensure their fullest participation in NATO's command and force structures.