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Treaty of Preplava

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Treaty of Preplava


Type Bilateral treaty
Signed 12.II.1752 AN
Signatories
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The Treaty of Preplava, formally the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Development between the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie and Brezovo and Yavorina (Alexandrian: Traite d'Amitie, de Cooperation et de Developpement entre la Federation de Nouvelle Alexandrie et Brezovo et Yavorina; Martino: Tratado de Amistad, Cooperacion y Desarrollo entre la Federacion de Nueva Alejandria y Brezovo y Yavorina; Neo-Retic: Договор о пријатељству, суработи и развићу измежду Федерације Нове Александрије и Брезова и Јаворине), is a bilateral treaty signed on 12.II.1752 AN between Nouvelle Alexandrie and Brezovo and Yavorina. The treaty establishes formal diplomatic relations between the two nations and provides a framework for cooperation in trade, education, culture, and development.

The treaty holds particular significance given the historical ties between Brezovo and Yavorina and Nouvelle Alexandrie. Vod Damek Kmitsan, the founder of Brezovo and Yavorina, spent much of his early life in Nouvelle Alexandrie, attending school in Cajamarca and earning degrees in economics from the University of Chambéry. He held New Alexandrian citizenship from the 1700s until 1746 AN, when he declared independence for his new state.

Background

The relationship between Nouvelle Alexandrie and Brezovo and Yavorina predates the latter's independence. Damek Kmitsan, born in Zagorje in the former Republic of the Green, relocated with his family to Nouvelle Alexandrie as a child, settling in Cajamarca in the Wechua Nation. He completed his primary and secondary education there before attending the University of Chambéry in Valencia, where he earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in economics. After his studies, Kmitsan established Damecom, a trading company that grew to operate on a global scale. The company's extensive international network, built from its base in Nouvelle Alexandrie, enabled Kmitsan to establish contacts with Retic peoples across Micras. His wife, Katarina Kmitsan (nee Catarina Quispe), whom he met during his secondary education in Cajamarca, shares Wechua heritage. Kmitsan's business partner Jone Sharka, who would become the first Predsed of Brezovo and Yavorina, also spent time in Nouvelle Alexandrie, relocating to Chambéry during the 1719–1720 Hurmu civil conflict and later joining Damecom.

Following four years of preparation, Kmitsan declared independence for Brezovo and Yavorina on 23.XIII.1746 AN, establishing a new Retic state on two islands in northwestern Corum. The islands had previously been briefly occupied by the ESB Group as part of failed Constancian settlement plans. By 1748 AN, the population had reached approximately 17,500, drawn primarily from Retic communities across Micras, including former regions of Krasnocoria, Freeland, Ranentsi, Cerulea, Byalia, and the Shirerithian region of Mishalan.

In 1750 AN, Brezovo and Yavorina exchanged recognition and established formal diplomatic relations with the Order of the Holy Lakes, its first international partner. The success of this arrangement encouraged the Brezovan-Yavorinian government to seek expanded international ties.

Given the extensive personal and commercial connections between Vod Kmitsan and Nouvelle Alexandrie, the federation represented a natural partner for expanded relations. Preliminary discussions began in late 1751 AN, leading to formal negotiations in early 1752 AN.

Negotiations

Negotiations for the treaty were conducted between the Department of State and the foreign affairs representatives of Brezovo and Yavorina. Secretary of State Jean-Michel Durand, whose background as former Director-General of the New Alexandrian International Development Agency made him well-suited for negotiations involving a developing nation, led the New Alexandrian delegation.

The negotiations proceeded smoothly, with both parties sharing an interest in establishing cooperative relations. Key points of discussion included mutual recognition and respect for sovereignty, establishment of diplomatic missions, trade facilitation and tariff arrangements, educational and cultural exchange programs, and establishing a framework for future development cooperation. The parties agreed to sign the treaty in Preplava, the capital of Brezovo and Yavorina, as a gesture of goodwill and recognition of the new nation's sovereignty.

Key provisions

Recognition and diplomatic relations

  • Both parties formally recognize each other's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity;
  • Each party agrees to establish diplomatic missions in the other's capital;
  • Diplomatic personnel receive standard immunities and privileges under international law;
  • Consular services are to be established to assist nationals residing in the other country.

Trade and economic cooperation

  • Both parties commit to most favoured nation treatment in trade;
  • Customs duties and trade barriers are to be progressively reduced;
  • Investment by nationals of one party in the other's territory receives legal protection;
  • A Joint Economic Committee is established to oversee trade relations and resolve disputes.

Educational and cultural exchange

  • Each party commits to facilitating student exchanges at institutions of higher education;
  • Nouvelle Alexandrie agrees to provide scholarship opportunities for Brezovan-Yavorinian students;
  • Both parties commit to supporting cultural preservation, including the Neo-Retic language;
  • Scientific and technical cooperation programs may be established by mutual agreement.

Maritime cooperation

  • Both parties grant access to designated ports for commercial vessels;
  • Search and rescue cooperation is established for maritime emergencies;
  • Navigation safety standards are to be harmonized where practical;
  • Environmental protection of shared maritime zones is recognized as a common interest.

Development cooperation

  • The parties agree to establish a framework for development cooperation;
  • Technical assistance programs may be developed by mutual agreement;
  • Specific development initiatives are to be negotiated in separate implementing agreements;
  • The New Alexandrian International Development Agency is designated as the lead agency for Nouvelle Alexandrie.

Final provisions

  • The treaty enters into force upon ratification by both parties;
  • Initial duration is ten years, with automatic renewal unless denounced;
  • Amendments require mutual written consent;
  • Disputes are to be resolved through diplomatic consultation.

Text

TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP, COOPERATION, AND DEVELOPMENT

BETWEEN

THE FEDERATION OF NOUVELLE ALEXANDRIE

AND

BREZOVO AND YAVORINA

His Majesty Sinchi Roca II, King of Nouvelle Alexandrie

and

His Majesty Damek Kmitsan, Vod of Brezovo and Yavorina

desiring to establish formal relations based on mutual respect, sovereign equality, and shared commitment to peace and cooperation; recognizing the historical bonds of friendship between their peoples; and convinced that cooperation in economic, cultural, educational, and other fields will benefit both nations, have agreed to the following articles:

Article I - Recognition and Sovereignty

  1. The Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie and Brezovo and Yavorina hereby formally recognize each other as sovereign and independent states.
  2. Each Party reaffirms its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of the other Party.
  3. Each Party undertakes to refrain from any action that would threaten the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or political independence of the other Party.
  4. Neither Party shall interfere in the internal affairs of the other Party.

Article II - Diplomatic Relations

  1. The Parties agree to establish and maintain diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level.
  2. Each Party shall establish a diplomatic mission in the capital of the other Party, subject to mutual agreement on the location and facilities.
  3. Diplomatic and consular personnel of each Party shall enjoy the privileges and immunities accorded under international law and established diplomatic practice.
  4. Each Party shall facilitate the establishment of consular services to assist the nationals of the other Party residing in its territory.

Article III - Principles of Cooperation

  1. The Parties shall conduct their relations on the basis of:
    1. sovereign equality and mutual respect;
    2. non-aggression and peaceful settlement of disputes;
    3. non-interference in internal affairs;
    4. mutual benefit and reciprocity; and
    5. good faith and fulfillment of obligations.
  2. The Parties shall consult regularly on matters of mutual interest and shall seek to coordinate their positions on regional and international issues where their interests coincide.

Article IV - Trade and Economic Cooperation

  1. The Parties shall develop and strengthen trade and economic relations on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.
  2. Each Party shall accord to the goods, services, and investments of the other Party treatment no less favorable than that accorded to any third state (most favoured nation treatment).
  3. The Parties shall work toward the progressive reduction and elimination of customs duties, quantitative restrictions, and other barriers to trade.
  4. Each Party shall ensure that investments by nationals and companies of the other Party receive fair and equitable treatment and full protection and security under its laws.
  5. The Parties shall establish a Joint Economic Committee to:
    1. Review the implementation of this Article;
    2. Identify opportunities for expanded economic cooperation;
    3. resolve disputes arising from trade and investment matters; and
    4. make recommendations to the respective governments.

Article V - Educational Cooperation

  1. The Parties shall promote and facilitate educational exchanges between their institutions of learning.
  2. The Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie shall establish a scholarship program for qualified students from Brezovo and Yavorina to pursue studies at New Alexandrian institutions of higher education, with particular emphasis on the University of Chambéry and other institutions in regions with historical connections to the Brezovan-Yavorinian community.
  3. The Parties shall encourage cooperation between their universities and research institutions, including:
    1. exchange of faculty and researchers;
    2. joint research programs;
    3. recognition of academic credentials and qualifications; and
    4. sharing of educational materials and best practices.
  4. Each Party shall facilitate the issuance of visas and residence permits for students, educators, and researchers participating in approved exchange programs.

Article VI - Cultural Cooperation

  1. The Parties shall promote cultural exchanges and cooperation to strengthen understanding between their peoples.
  2. The Parties recognize the importance of cultural and linguistic preservation. The Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie, as a multilingual and multicultural federation, expresses its support for efforts to preserve and promote the Neo-Retic language and Retic cultural heritage.
  3. The Parties shall encourage:
    1. exchanges of artists, performers, and cultural workers;
    2. exhibitions, performances, and cultural events;
    3. cooperation between museums, libraries, and cultural institutions; and
    4. translation and publication of literary and artistic works.
  4. The Parties may establish cultural centers in each other's territory by mutual agreement.

Article VII - Scientific and Technical Cooperation

  1. The Parties shall promote cooperation in science and technology for peaceful purposes.
  2. Such cooperation may include:
    1. exchange of scientific and technical information;
    2. joint research projects;
    3. training of scientific and technical personnel; and
    4. technology transfer on mutually agreed terms.
  3. Specific programs of scientific and technical cooperation shall be established by separate agreements between the appropriate agencies of both Parties.

Article VIII - Maritime Cooperation

  1. The Parties shall cooperate in maritime matters for the benefit of their peoples and the safety of navigation.
  2. Each Party shall grant access to its designated commercial ports for vessels of the other Party on terms no less favorable than those accorded to vessels of third states.
  3. The Parties shall cooperate in search and rescue operations for vessels and persons in distress at sea.
  4. The Parties shall work together to promote maritime safety, including harmonization of navigation standards where practical.
  5. The Parties recognize the importance of protecting the marine environment and shall cooperate in preventing and responding to marine pollution.

Article IX - Development Cooperation

  1. The Parties agree to establish a framework for development cooperation.
  2. The Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie, through the New Alexandrian International Development Agency or other designated agencies, may provide development assistance to Brezovo and Yavorina in areas including but not limited to:
    1. infrastructure development;
    2. healthcare capacity building;
    3. agricultural and fisheries development;
    4. public administration and institutional strengthening; and
    5. telecommunications and technology.
  3. Specific development programs, including their scope, funding, and implementation arrangements, shall be established through separate implementing agreements.
  4. Development cooperation shall be conducted on the basis of mutual respect, transparency, and alignment with the development priorities of Brezovo and Yavorina.

Article X - Settlement of Disputes

  1. Any dispute arising from the interpretation or application of this Treaty shall be settled peacefully through diplomatic consultation and negotiation.
  2. If a dispute cannot be resolved through direct negotiation, the Parties may, by mutual agreement, resort to other peaceful means of settlement, including mediation, conciliation, or arbitration.
  3. Pending the settlement of any dispute, the Parties shall refrain from any action that might aggravate the situation or impede a peaceful resolution.

Article XI - Amendments

  1. This Treaty may be amended by mutual written consent of the Parties.
  2. Any amendment shall enter into force in accordance with the procedures established in Article XII for the entry into force of this Treaty.
  3. Amendments shall form an integral part of this Treaty.

Article XII - Final Provisions

  1. This Treaty shall be subject to ratification by both Parties in accordance with their respective constitutional and legal requirements.
  2. This Treaty shall enter into force on the date of exchange of instruments of ratification.
  3. This Treaty shall remain in force for an initial period of ten (10) years. Thereafter, it shall be automatically renewed for successive periods of five (5) years unless either Party gives written notice of its intention to terminate the Treaty at least twelve (12) months before the expiration of the current period.
  4. Termination of this Treaty shall not affect the validity of any agreements or arrangements concluded under its provisions, which shall remain in force according to their own terms.
  5. This Treaty is done in four authentic texts in the Alexandrian, Martino, Neo-Retic, and Istvanistani languages, all texts being equally authoritative. In case of divergence of interpretation, the Istvanistani text shall prevail.
Done at Preplava, 12.II.1752 AN.

For the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie:
Jean-Michel Durand
Secretary of State

Emile Fontaine
Ambassador-designate to Brezovo and Yavorina

For Brezovo and Yavorina:
Vanko Ivanov
Minister of Foreign Affairs

Kosta Stoykovich
Ambassador-designate to Nouvelle Alexandrie

Delegations

New Alexandrian delegation

The delegation of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie to the signing ceremony:

Brezovan-Yavorinian delegation

The delegation of Brezovo and Yavorina to the signing ceremony:

Signatories

Nouvelle Alexandrie For the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie Brezovo and Yavorina For Brezovo and Yavorina
Jean-Michel Durand
Secretary of State 		Emile Fontaine
Ambassador-designate
to Brezovo and Yavorina 		Vanko Ivanov
Minister of Foreign Affairs 		Kosta Stoykovich
Ambassador-designate
to Nouvelle Alexandrie
Done at Preplava, 12.II.1752 AN.

Ratification

Nouvelle Alexandrie

Brezovo and Yavorina

  • The treaty was submitted to Vod for ratification in accordance with the Constitution.

Implementation

Following entry into force, the treaty provides the legal basis for bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The New Alexandrian International Development Agency has been designated as the lead agency for development cooperation initiatives, with specific programs to be established through separate implementing agreements.

The establishment of the Joint Economic Committee, as provided in Article IV, is expected to take place within six months of the treaty's entry into force.

Significance

The Treaty of Preplava represents the first bilateral treaty between Nouvelle Alexandrie and a newly independent Retic nation. It reflects Nouvelle Alexandrie's commitment to supporting emerging democracies and maintaining ties with communities that have historical connections to the federation.

For Brezovo and Yavorina, the treaty provides access to development resources and educational opportunities from one of Micras's largest economies. The scholarship provisions, particularly the emphasis on the University of Chambéry, acknowledge the personal history of Vod Damek Kmitsan and the broader connections between the two nations.

See also

References

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