24 Jun 2014, 01:22 pm
The Republic of Mercury is finally requesting that our two nations open diplomatic relations officially.
AFFIRMING the perpetual spirit of friendship and cooperation on which relations between the two nations are based, and wishing to further strengthen those same relations;
AFFIRMING that both nations formally recognise and respect each other as independent and sovereign countries, including each other's sovereign territories: websites, message boards and other real or virtual property under direct or indirect control of their respective governments, as proclaimed by them and as long as they respect other micronations' sovereignty under international law.
ACKNOWLEDGING the importance to each nation of the relationship and the close connection between them;
RESOLVED to evaluate and pursue opportunities for their governments and their peoples to work closer together in a spirit of understanding on matters of mutual interest;
CONVINCED of the importance of creating, developing and maintaining relations on an equitable and mutually advantageous basis in a long-term perspective;
RECOGNISING that cooperation between the two nations should have their common interest based upon the prosperity and welfare of both nations;
RECOGNISING full diplomatic immunity of the King and ambassadors of the Kingdom of Craitland; and full diplomatic immunity of the leaders and ambassadors of the Republic of Mercury;
AFFIRMING that each contracting party has the right to appoint an ambassador to the other contracting party, where each contracting party is allowed to demand immediate removal of the ambassador at any time since arrival and without notice;
HAVE RESOLVED to conclude this treaty and for that purpose sign to indicate acceptance as follows:
AFFIRMING the perpetual spirit of friendship and cooperation on which relations between the two nations are based, and wishing to further strengthen those same relations;
AFFIRMING that both nations formally recognise and respect each other as independent and sovereign countries, including each other's sovereign territories: websites, message boards and other real or virtual property under direct or indirect control of their respective governments, as proclaimed by them and as long as they respect other micronations' sovereignty under international law.
ACKNOWLEDGING the importance to each nation of the relationship and the close connection between them;
RESOLVED to evaluate and pursue opportunities for their governments and their peoples to work closer together in a spirit of understanding on matters of mutual interest;
CONVINCED of the importance of creating, developing and maintaining relations on an equitable and mutually advantageous basis in a long-term perspective;
RECOGNISING that cooperation between the two nations should have their common interest based upon the prosperity and welfare of both nations;
RECOGNISING full diplomatic immunity of the King and ambassadors of the Kingdom of Craitland; and full diplomatic immunity of the leaders and ambassadors of the Republic of Mercury;
AFFIRMING that each contracting party has the right to appoint an ambassador to the other contracting party, where each contracting party is allowed to demand immediate removal of the ambassador at any time since arrival and without notice;
HAVE RESOLVED to conclude this treaty and for that purpose sign to indicate acceptance as follows:
Quote:In the most cordial and official way possible; it is definitely about time!
Of course, being our "standard" treaty, I can safely accept all it entails and sign below:
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THE KINGDOM OF CRAITLAND
King Craitman
King of Craitland
Signed:
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Quote:Signed:
The Republic of Mercury
President Joe Foxon