The general principles of agreement stated that: America's territorial interest was in the Western Hemisphere; The security of the British Commonwealth must be maintained in all circumstances, including the retention of a Far East position; Security of sea communications between Allied Powers was essential.
Prinsip-prinsip umum kesepakatan menyatakan bahwa: Kepentingan teritorial Amerika ada di Belahan Barat; Keamanan dari Persemakmuran Inggris harus dijaga dalam segala situasi termasuk mempertahankan posisi Timur Jauh; Keamanan komunikasi laut antara Kekuatan Sekutu sangat penting.