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Treaty of Annexation and Establishment of the Protectorate of Tellia

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Treaty of Annexation and Establishment of the Protectorate of Tellia

Between the Sanaman Union of People's Republics and the Tellian Confederation

Preamble

The Government of the Sanaman Union of People's Republics ("Sanama") and the Government of the Tellian Confederation ("Tellia"),

Recognizing their historic friendship, shared interests, and common destiny;

Desiring to promote peace, prosperity, security, and political stability;

Affirming the right of the peoples of Tellia to retain their distinct institutions, traditions, and internal self-government while benefiting from the protection and international representation of Sanama;

Have agreed as follows:

Article I

Establishment of the Protectorate

1. The Tellian Confederation hereby accedes to the Sanaman Union of People's Republics as an autonomous protectorate.

2. Tellia shall retain its legal personality as a constituent protected territory under the sovereignty of Sanama.

3. Sanama assumes responsibility for those competences transferred under this Treaty.

4. Tellia shall exercise all powers not expressly transferred to Sanama by this Treaty.

5. Merenolitovina remains an autonomous territory under Tellia.

Article II

Sovereignty

1. The sovereignty of Sanama shall extend over the territory, territorial waters, airspace, and exclusive economic zone of Tellia.

2. The internal constitutional institutions of Tellia shall continue to operate in accordance with the Constitution of Tellia unless inconsistent with this Treaty.

3. The autonomy guaranteed by this Treaty shall not be revoked except by constitutional amendment approved by both Parties.

Article III

Foreign Affairs

1. The conduct of foreign affairs shall be the exclusive competence of Sanama.

2. Sanama shall represent Tellia in all diplomatic relations.

3. Existing treaties of Tellia shall be reviewed jointly and either maintained, amended, or terminated by agreement.

4. Tellia shall not independently conclude treaties, recognize foreign states, or establish diplomatic missions except with the authorization of Sanama.

5. Sanama shall consult the Tellian government on all foreign affairs that affect Tellia.

Article IV

Defence and National Security

1. The defence of Tellia shall be the exclusive responsibility of Sanama.

2. The armed forces of Tellia shall be integrated into the Armed Forces of Sanama.

3. Military installations may be established within Tellia by agreement with the Government of Tellia.

4. National intelligence, strategic security, and border defence and control shall be exercised by Sanama.

Article V

Citizenship

1. Every citizen of Tellia shall become a citizen of Sanama while retaining Tellian regional citizenship.

2. Citizens shall enjoy freedom of movement, residence, employment, and political participation throughout Sanama in accordance with Sanaman law.

3. Existing nationality laws of Tellia shall remain effective only insofar as they concern regional citizenship and do not conflict with Sanaman law.

Article VI

Currency and Monetary Union

1. The Tellian real shall remain the official currency of Tellia and shall be pegged to the Sanaman rilha.

2. Monetary policy shall be conducted exclusively by the National Bank of Sanama.

Article VII

Customs and Trade

1. Tellia shall enter the customs territory of Sanama.

2. Customs duties and external tariffs shall be established by Sanama.

3. Internal trade between Tellia and the remainder of Sanama shall be free of customs barriers.

4. Commercial regulations necessary for the functioning of the common market shall apply within Tellia.

Article VIII

Immigration and Borders

1. Immigration policy shall be determined by Sanama.

2. External border control shall be exercised by Sanaman authorities.

3. Residents of Tellia shall enjoy unrestricted internal travel throughout Sanama.

Article IX

Justice

1. Tellia shall retain its judicial system for matters of regional law.

2. The National Judex of Sanama shall serve as the final court of appeal in matters concerning Sanaman law, constitutional interpretation and controversies arising under this Treaty.

3. Criminal offences affecting national security, customs, currency, foreign affairs, or defence shall fall under Sanaman jurisdiction.

Article X

Finance

1. Tellia shall retain authority over its regional budget.

2. Sanama shall apply taxes to the Tellian treasury to cover costs for Sanaman competences in Tellia according to this Treaty.

3. Revenue-sharing arrangements shall be established by statute.

4. Sanama shall provide financial equalization sufficient to ensure comparable public services.

Article XI

Infrastructure

Sanama shall assume responsibility for:

a. International transportation;

b. Civil aviation;

c. Maritime navigation;

d. Telecommunications standards;

e. Strategic energy infrastructure.

Regional infrastructure shall remain under Tellian administration unless otherwise agreed.

Article XII

Emergency Powers

1. During war, armed rebellion, or national emergency, Sanama may temporarily assume additional administrative powers necessary for public safety.

2. Such measures shall cease immediately upon the restoration of normal conditions.

Article XIII

Constitutional Guarantees

Sanama guarantees:

a. Democratic self-government in Tellia;

b. Protection of local institutions;

c. Respect for linguistic and cultural identity;

d. Protection of property rights;

e. Religious freedom;

f. Fundamental civil liberties.

Article XIV

Legislative Authority

1. The Legislature of Tellia shall legislate in all devolved matters.

2. The Lhusan Nasyonal shall legislate on transferred competences.

3. Sanaman legislation shall prevail in cases of conflict concerning transferred powers.

4. Legislation and decisions regarding matters reserved to Sanama shall be subject to prior consultation with the Tellian executive.

Article XV

Representation

1. Tellia shall be represented within the institutions of Sanama in accordance with Sanaman law.

2. Tellia shall participate in Sanaman executive institutions as provided by law.

Article XVI

Property and Assets

1. Properties in Tellia whose operation come under Sanaman authority shall remain Tellian property. Sanaman authorities shall lease the properties at market value.

2. If diplomatic property abroad belonging to Tellia is sold, all revenue shall accrue to Tellia.

3. Regional public property shall remain vested in Tellia.

Article XVII

Continuity of Law

All laws presently in force within Tellia shall remain effective until amended or repealed by the competent authority.

Article XVIII

Amendment

This Treaty may be amended only with the consent of both Parties in accordance with their constitutional procedures.

Article XIX

Severance

Tellia can at any point terminate this Treaty and the protectorate status through a decision in conformity with the Tellian constitution. Upon notification to the President of the Union, the Treaty and protectorate status shall terminate after a year. Before such notification, Tellia and Sanama shall agree on the exact terms of severance. The Treaty and protectorate status also automatically terminates if Sanama ceases to exist or is annexed by another nation.

Article XX

Entry into Force

This Treaty shall enter into force upon ratification by:

a. the Parliament of the Sanaman Union of People's Republics;

b. the Legislature of the Tellian Confederation;

Upon entry into force, Tellia shall become a Protectorate of the Sanaman Union of People's Republics under the terms established herein.

Signed at Rossavro 4.II.1758
President of the Sanaman Union of People's Republics
Esra Ketema Lampa
President of the Tellian Confederation
Edoardo Sebastiani


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