The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and Mino Industries
Group, hereinafter referred to as the Parties;
MINDFUL of their obligation to strive for technological
progress in both nations,
CONVINCED that the technical and financial agreements specified
in this Protocol will serve the long-range strategic interests of both
Parties,
CONSCIOUS that the success of Project Daedalus will lead to increased
cooperation and mutual understanding between the peoples of the USSR
and Japan,