· The sovereign equality of all Member States.

· Non-interference in the internal affairs of States.

· Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each State and for its inalienable right to independent existence.

· Peaceful settlement of disputes by negotiation, mediation, conciliation and arbitration.

· Unreserved condemnation in all its forms, of political assassination as well as of subversive activities on the part of neighbouring States or any other State.

· Absolute dedication to the total emancipation of the African territories which are still dependent.

· Affirmation of a policy of non-alignment with regard to all blocks.