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| Treaty of Baudrix between the Democratic Republic of Riponia and the Empire of the Alexandrians The Democratic Republic of Riponia and the Empire of the Alexandrians, in the spirit of friendship and peace mutually agree: AFFIRMING the spirit of friendship and cooperation on which relations between the two nations are based, and wishing to place their relations on an even closer and more solid foundation; AFFIRMING that both nations formally recognize and respect each other as independent and sovereign nations. 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 even 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; RESOLVING to open each others borders to establish a free trade zone between our two nations. BELIEVING that should one nation be attacked, both nations agree that an armed attack or threat against one of them shall be considered an attack or threat against both and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack or threat occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defense will assist the nation so attacked of threatened by taking forthwith, such actions it deems necessary, including the use of force, to restore and maintain the security of the nations; UNDERSTANDING that both nations should share intelligence on any threats to each others sovereignty as soon as it be known; HAVE RESOLVED to conclude this treaty and for that purpose sign to indicate acceptance as follows: _______________________ Democratic Republic of Riponia - President Simonator - Chris Mackintosh (Acting) MoFA _______________________ Empire of the Alexandrians - Emperor Edgard II - HIH Prince Enrique Portela, MoFA |