The German–Polish Non-Aggression Pact was a pivotal agreement signed in 1934 aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence between Germany and Poland. Following World War I, both nations were keen to avoid further military confrontation, particularly given the precarious border issues and the legacy of the Treaty of Versailles, which had created a series of contentious territorial disputes. The pact was signed by the foreign ministers of both countries: the German Joachim von Ribbentrop and the Polish Józef Beck, in Berlin. The agreement stipulated that neither country would attack or support any attack against each other for the duration of the pact, which was originally established for ten years.The pact was significant because it indicated a temporary détente in relations, as European nations were grappling with the unsettling atmosphere following the Great War. Persistent tensions concerning the status of regions such as Upper Silesia were prevalent, and thus the agreement aimed to address those issues while also serving as a means of diplomatic engagement. Both Germany and Poland sought to solidify their borders and avoid provocations that could lead to war. However, underlying suspicions and political ambitions continued to simmer, ultimately shaping the trajectory of their relations leading up to World War II.