Foreign Affairs of Caputia

The diplomatic foreign relations of Caputia are conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (also known as the Foreign Office), headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Prime Minister and numerous other agencies and officials play a role in setting policy.

Prior to the foundation of Caputia, Hamland was one of Micras' great powers. Its core alliance was the Council of Free Nations with Stormark, Alexandria and Ashkenatza. Another key alliance Hamland had was that with the nation of Passio-Corum. However over time, the reach of Hammish power was reduced as the country turned inwards, focusing on itself more than foreign affairs. The Hammish Civil War brought renewed interest in Hamland from foreign powers, with different countries and alliance systems backing different factions in the war.

Caputia is currently a member of the Micras Treaty Organization, inheriting Hamland's membership in that body as its successor state.

Overview

Caputian foreign policy declares the preservation of its independence and welfare as the supreme objective. After having endured years of warfare and destruction, Caputia has made a commitment to neutrality and established five specific foreign policy objectives:

• advance the peaceful coexistence of nations;
• promote respect for the rule of law and human rights;
• promote Caputian economic interests around Micras;
• alleviate poverty around the globe whenever possible;
• promote the preservation of natural resources.

These objectives reflect a commitment by Caputia to undertake social, economic, and humanitarian activities that contribute to international peace and prosperity.

In response to the protracted Sxiro-Jingdaoese Confrontation, Caputia declared its neutrality via Royal Decree. The policy requires that Caputia avoid alliances that might entail military, political, or direct economic action without compromising the pursuit of genuine cooperation and mutual respect with other nations of Micras.

Caputia maintains diplomatic relations with many countries around Micras, although no formal treaties have been concluded with any nations.

Despite having inherited Hamland's MTO membership, the Caputian Government does not consider itself having inherited many of the old Hammish treaties and agreements. A Government review is underway to determine which treaties and agreements are valid prior to the installation of Donat Ravaillac as Interim Prime Minister of Hamland. Caputia considers the Treaty of Bel Air with Passio-Corum to be inherited as well.

Caputian Neutrality

Caputian neutrality is one of the main principles of Caputia's foreign policy which dictates that Caputia is not to be involved in armed conflicts between other states. This policy is self-imposed, permanent, and armed, designed to ensure external security and promote peace.

Nevertheless, it pursues an active foreign policy and seeks to be involved in peace-building processes around the world.

Foreign Relations of Caputia

Apollonia

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Craitland (Official: Kingdom of Craitland)	No Official Relations Opened.	.
Florian Republic] (Official: Florian Republic)	No Official Relations Opened.	Both nations have extended unilateral diplomatic recognition to each other, but no formal diplomatic relations have commenced due to the Florian Republic's instability due to the War of the Lost Brothers. Despite initial planning for a state visit by President Jessica Smith to Caputia, the Caputian Government has announced that until the conflict with the Florian Republic has reached a conclusive end, the Caputian Government cannot compromise its neutrality by hosting President Jessica Smith.
Gerenia (Official: Republic of Gerenia)	No Official Relations Opened.	.
Jingdao (Official: Jingdaoese Empire)	No Official Relations Opened.	.
Senya (Official: Democratic Environmental Society of Senya)	No Official Relations Opened.	.
Stormark (Official: High Realm of Stormark)	5 December 2017.	The Treaty of the Sweet Sirens was signed by Queen Elizabeth I and the Storish ambassador to Caputia, Princess Esther of Anglia. It will be sent to the Caputian Parliament for ratification after its State Opening.

Benacia

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Kalgachia (Official: Garden of Kalgachia)	No Official Relations Opened.	There are no official diplomatic relations between the Garden of Kalgachia and the Kingdom of the Union of Caputia. Caputia has, however, issued a unilateral recognition of Kalgachia.
Shireroth (Official: Imperial Republic of Shireroth)	6 December 2017.	A Treaty of Friendship between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Kingdom of the Union of Caputia was signed on 6 December 2017. The Treaty is currently up for ratification in the Shirerithian Landsraad. It will be considered for ratification by the Caputian Parliament after its State Opening.

Corum

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Passio-Corum (Official: Greater Pallisican Trade Association)	25 November 2016.	The Treaty of Bel-Air was a landmark agreement that solved the Pallisican Question and ceded Passas to Passio-Corum. Relations between Passio-Corum and Caputia however are fraught with tension due to Pallisican intervention and material support in the Hammish Civil War, which has ended up boosting and strengthening the Order of Rochefort's aim for Melusinian Supremacy in northeastern Caputia. Despite the end of the war, flow of Pallisican support has not been ended and may continue to strengthen the Order of Rochefort as the Caputian Government seeks to put an end to religious sectarian violence. Despite tensions, the Caputian Government is committed to honor the spirit and intent of the Treaty of Bel-Air and its provisions.

Eura

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Constancia (Official: Free and Associative Kingdom of Constancia)	No Official Relations Opened.	While there is no Treaty signed, both nations have issued unilateral recognition (1) (2) of each other and enjoy friendly informal diplomatic relations.
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Keltia

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Tapfer

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