[Decree] Ergonian-Herder Peace Treaty

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[Decree] Ergonian-Herder Peace Treaty

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As Chief of the Reindeer Herders, I invoke my rights to issue a decree and hereby sign this treaty into law;
A TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP AND PEACE BETWEEN THE REINDEER HERDERS AND ERGONIA

AFFIRMING the spirit of friendship and cooperation on which relations between the two nations are based, and wishing to place their relations on a closer and more solid foundation;

AFFIRMING that both nations, The Nation of the Reindeer Herders (hereafter referred to as The Reindeer Herders) and The Independent Realm of Ergonia (hereafter referred to as Ergonia) formally recognize and respect each other as independent and sovereign nations, including the sovereign territories and property of each other: websites, message boards, any money deposited into the SCUE bank system, any money deposited into phpBank or other bank systems, territorial waters, and any land claims approved by the Micronational Cartographical Society;

ESTABLISHING that, owing to the fact that The Reindeer Herders traditionally use a barter system for economic transactions, it should be understood that references in this treaty hereafter that mention "tariffs" "economics", "finance", "trade", "finance", and their derivatives thereof, should be interpreted to encompass the exchange of a good or service for another good or service, as in a barter system, rather than just the exchange of a good or service for currency;

RECOGNIZING, with regards to economic relations, that the Parties affirm their commitment to investigating the possibilities of bilateral international trade; agree to investigate the possibilities of financial incentives in relation to trade between the two countries and to develop and strengthen further economical and financial links between the two;

RECOGNIZING, with regards to military relations, that the Parties agree to not take arms against the other (except in the case of ANUNIA sanctioned rec-wars approved by the mutual consent of both nations' governments); to seek further avenues for enhanced military co-operation on matters of joint strategic importance; and to develop plans for the holding of exercises and events involving the armed forces of both Parties for the purpose of improving co-operation and joint working and improving working relationships;

RECOGNIZING, with regards to military and diplomatic relations, that both parties shall respect the neutrality of the other. Therefore, if any disagreements occur between one of the signatories [party A] and another nation, it shall be understood that the other signatory party [party B] shall not be required to act on behalf of [party A], unless the government of [party B] decides to act (where party A and party B can be taken to mean, respectively, either Ergonia or The Reindeer Herders);

AFFIRMING that ships under the flag of the The Reindeer Herders are hereby granted the right of free passage through The Morovia River, also known as The Strait of Morovia, in Ergonia and are also exempt from having any tariffs levied upon any goods contained within said ships by Ergonia. However, ships of The Reindeer Herders must comply with all health and safety laws while in the territory of Ergonia, and the right of free passage may be waived at any time by Ergonia due to security purposes;

AFFIRMING that ships under the flag of the Ergonia are hereby granted the right of free passage through the territorial waters of The Reindeer Herders, and are also exempt from having any tariffs levied upon any goods contained within said ships by The Reindeer Herders. However, ships of Ergonia must comply with all health and safety laws while in the territory of The Reindeer Herders, and the right of free passage may be waived by The Reindeer Herders at any time due to security purposes;

ESTABLISHING, in recognition of the cultural and historical treasure that is The Reindeer Herders, a customs protocol, in which senior dignitaries of the government of The Reindeer Herders as well as artisans, traders of small traditional wares, dancers, and veterinarians specializing in the care of reindeer, who are citizens of The Reindeer Herders, and their immediate families, are hereby exempt from any requirement to have a visa or passport to enter or leave the territory of Ergonia. In addition, no tariffs shall be levied by Ergonia upon reindeer, tents, and traditional crafts or other small wares that are imported from The Reindeer Herders;

ESTABLISHING, in recognition of the legacy of scientific excellence of Ergonia, a customs protocol, in which senior dignitaries of the government of The Nation of the Reindeer Herders as well as scientists, philosophers, robotics engineers, and robotics technicians, who are official residents of Ergonia, and their immediate families, are hereby exempt from any requirement to have a visa or passport to enter or leave the territory of The Reindeer Herders. In addition, no tariffs shall be levied by The Reindeer Herders upon scientific instruments, books, artwork, medical supplies, and disassembled robotics parts that are imported from Ergonia.

ACKNOWLEDGING the importance to each nation of the relationship between them;

RESOLVED to evaluate and pursue opportunities for their governments 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;

RECOGNIZING that cooperation between the two nations should have their common interest in the prosperity and welfare of both nations;

ESTABLISHING that this treaty may be modified in the future by joint agreement of both parties and approved by the signatures of the sovereigns of both nations;

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;

THESE THINGS HEREBY ARE RESOLVED and both nations conclude this treaty, and for that purpose sign to indicate acceptance as follows:


Chief Atka
High Chief of the Reindeer Herder Nation
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THE NATION OF THE REINDEER HERDERS



Thadeus Z. Lange Jr
Sovereign and Chair of the Governing Council
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THE INDEPENDENT REALM OF ERGONIA

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