“President John F. Kennedy of the United States once said, “Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.” The world is scared, with good reason. War, or the prospect of ear, abounds. The inability to share information or resources is holding back the development of our countries. All of this starts with relationships. One nation cannot achieve all of its goals and meet all of its needs on its own. It is important to bridge the gaps that separate nations and breakdown the barriers that divide them” – Defender of the Oan Isles, His Excellency, Lt. Col., Chief Ese Ulua, PHD.
The Head of State called the Defender of the Oan Isles, Ese Ulua, called for the expansion of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial gala dinner in La Rochelle. The Department of Foreign Affairs is opening the Oan Isles’ first Embassy Program, whereby we can build diplomatic relations with other countries and vice versa.
It is important to understand the social, religious and ideological terrain of the Oan Isles and how it defines the positions we take on many international issues:
Multiculturalism. The Oan Isles is a vibrant and diverse community. We celebrate and empower the many cultures, ethnic groups, languages and religions of the people who live in our country. Likewise, we believe that the rights of all cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic communities should be respected and we aim to work to advance that cause in other nations. We do not support nations or policies which repress majority or minority communities.
Democracy. While we do not believe that there is a “one-size” fits all system to ruling a country, we believe that on some level, the fundamental rights of people should be respected and some form of people’s participation is necessary. We will not support nations who repress civil, economic and political liberties and who aim to proliferate these views and extend them to other nations and peoples.
Pacifism. While we maintain a standing armed forces, we renounce all manner of war and never use our might aggressively. We will not support countries which proliferate war.
Sovereignty. We believe that all nations have the right to rule themselves in any way that they please, we also understand that there are basic morals that must be adhered to by all nations regardless of their internal policies.
In conclusion, while we are willing to accept diplomatic missions with any country, the presence of your embassy on our territory will not immediately result in support or protection of your policies and the government that implements them. We aim to mete out positive change diplomatically and peacefully.
The Realm of the Oan Isles is a full member of the Auroran Continental Assembly (or the ACA) and is subsequently a privy to its terms and conditions of membership. This includes free travel for citizens of Auroran member states and the free movement of capital, goods and services across borders. Another major aspect is that members may not declare war upon or usurp the legitimate governments of member states, and must in fact defend them if they are attacked unprovoked. The Oan Isles maintains embassies in all member states by default, who are automatically accorded embassies in the Oan capital of La Rochelle. These are:
[ul][li]Emberwood Coast
[li]Axdel
[li]Quartz Fern Forest
[li]Oceansend
[li]Imperial Fandom
[li]Ethalria
[li]Staynes
[li]South Staynes
[li]Caltharus
[li]Setzna
[li]Blueacia
[li]Stanley Kubrick
[li]Kostromastan
[li]Baykalia
[li]Tivot
[li]Tuvaltastan
[li]Dragonia
[li]Meow Meow Hiss
[li]Xiopothos[/li][/ul]
Other
The Oan Isles maintains particularly strong relations with Tuvaltastan, Dragonia, Staynes Caltharus and Emberwood Coast. The Oan Isles has exchanged embassies with the following countries:
[ul][li]Mexregiona
[li]The Atlae Isles
[li]Stratarin
[li]Chianski
[li]Aelitia
[li]Celannica[/li][/ul]
The Oan Isles has maintained strong exchanges with Mexregiona, The Atlae Isles (Atlaesia), Celannica and Stratarin.
International Alliances
Due to its geographical location, the Oan Isles, lies between the Fire Pact Alliance and the South East Pacific Coalition. It has ratified a policy, not to join either alliance to prevent conflict or a threat to ita territories.
Office of the Defender of the Republic of the Oan Isles
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The Office of the Defender of the Oan Isles is pleased to announce the formation of stronger relations between the Republic of [nation]The Oan Isles[/nation] and the Grand Duchy of [nation]Dragonia[/nation] after the negotiation, ratification and conclusion of the following treaty.
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General Treaty between Dragonia and The Oan Isles
Preamble
The Republic of the Oan Isles and the Grand Duchy of Dragonia resolve to undertake and adhere to the terms presented in this treaty as follows.
Chapter 1: Trade
Tariffs on food stuffs such as, but not limited to meat, fish, eggs and dairy and on food stuffs such as cereal, fruits, vegetables and edible herbs and all other foodstuffs not specified herein are set at 1.5% of their selling price.
Standards on the quality of food are to be set by a joint committe. Anyone knowingly importing or exporting foods which fall beneath those standards or pose a health risk to society is committing a crime, subject to the laws of the respective signatories.
In the event that a disease breaks out in one of the signatory states among its animals and plants which may pose a health risk, the other government may suspend imports of food until it deems the crisis as having been adequately dealt with.
Tariffs on other goods agreed upon by a joint committee according to an official list, updated from time to time are set at 5% of their selling price.
Safety standards on goods sold and services rendered are to be set by a joint committee of the signatory states. Anyone unknowingly sold goods or rendered services from a provider from the other is to be awarded adequate compensation for loss or damage incurred directly by the product they received. Anyone who knowingly renders services or sells goods which fall beneath the agreed upon safety standards is to be punished.
Standard market prices are to be determined for goods and services exchanged from one signatory country to the other for, but not limited to, foodstuffs, raw wood, raw fuel and metals are to be set by a joint committee comprised of equal amounts of members appointed by and represented by the governments of the signatory countries.
No projectile weapons may be exported into either signatory state unless they are being bought by the government of the respective state.
Alcohol and tobacco products, and maize and sugar cane, and ethanol are not covered by this agreement.
Chapter 2: Travel
Citizens of the signatory states may work, study and live in the other signatory state according to and will be subject to immigration laws which cover issues and render procedures not specified herein.
Citizens of the signatory states are to be granted a free VISA which is valid for 45 days when visiting the other signatory state.
Anyone illegally crossing the borders of the signatory states is liable for deportation.
Anyone with a criminal record, is subject to a screening process before being allowed entry. The respective foreign and immigration bodies of the signatory states are reserved the right to grant or deny entry.
A citizen of the signatory states who commits a crime in the other signatory states will be tried under the laws of the country in which they committed the crime, but the punishment will be executed in their country of origin or they will be deported. Their rights insofar as the Basic Rights of Sentient Beings states, will be acknowledged and respected. Oan citizens who commit premeditated murder in or treason toward Dragonia, shall be banished to the Oan Isles.
The citizens of the signatory states shall be permitted to follow their culture and practice their religion, unless these practices violate the Basic Rights of Sentient Beings or pose a detrimental security risk.
The property of the citizens of the signatory states shall not be illegally confiscated or searched nor privacy shall be invaded except when a valid security concern or potential criminal action is identified.
All criminal action against legal immigrant citizens of the signatory countries is to be communicated to the government of their country of origin which will be allowed to defend them.
Chapter 3: Mutual Defence and Military
In the event that a signatory state has been invaded, threatened by a blockade, subject to occupation or other such action without provocation, the other shall defend it from such an attack.
If a signatory state initiates war without provocation or any other equivalent act, or launches a preemptive strike, the other is not obligated to support it or defend it if it fails.
The signatory states promise to never engage in war against one another except in self defence.
The signatory states shall permit the other’s military to make port-of-calls in either nation for the purposes of procuring supplies, refueling (if nations have correct fuel on hand), emergencies or shore-leave for members of the other’s military.
Chapter 4: Culture, Education, Science and Sports
The signatory states are encouraged to promote positive cultural, educational, scientific and sport exchanges.
Precious treasures seized from the other signatory state shall be returned. Disputes on origin shall be settled amicably in a joint tribunal.
Patents are to be respected and disputes on similar existing patents are to be settled amicably in a joint court of law.
The signatory states shall undertake a student exchange program.
Chapter 5: Territory
Territorial disputes are to be settled amicably in an international or joint tribunal or court.
Chapter 6: Termination
In the event that the one signatory attacks the other without provocation, the terms of this treaty will be binding regardless.
This treaty may be terminated only upon mutual consent by the other, but all terms prior to the affirmed date of termination are still binding.
Chapter 7: Establishment
This treaty shall be posted in the embassy thread of each country. A oath to uphold and respect it shall be affixed to it in the same post, after which this treaty is binding.
This treaty may be amended by the mutual consent of the signatories.
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I, Ese Ulua, the Defender of the Oan Isles, on behalf of the Republic of the Oan Isles, hereby solemnly swear to uphold and defend and respect this treaty and endeavour with all my might to strengthen the relations between the Republic of the Oan Isles and the Grand Duchy of Dragonia, and swear to ‘continuez sans se soucier’.
We will accept your request for diplomatic relations, but pending an embassy application, we cannot commence the construction of an embassy in La Rochelle. While we will gladly engage in treaty negotiations, in order for the treaty to be concluded and ratified, you must have an embassy in La Rochelle.
Sincerely
Foreign Minister of the Oan Isles, Le Roy
I would like to cordially invite your nation to join the Auroran Continental Assembly, a union of nations that would supply diplomatic recognition, an exchange of embassies, free movement of goods and individuals, a non-aggression pact, and a military pact between the ACA and the Oan Isles. It is understood if you deny this request, but we nonetheless hope that we may cooperate better in the future.
Best Regards,
Alyona Petrovavich
Secretary of Foreign Affairs and ACA Representative
The Democratic States of Tuvaltastan
I would like to cordially invite your nation to join the Auroran Continental Assembly, a union of nations that would supply diplomatic recognition, an exchange of embassies, free movement of goods and individuals, a non-aggression pact, and a military pact between the ACA and the Oan Isles. It is understood if you deny this request, but we nonetheless hope that we may cooperate better in the future.
Best Regards,
Alyona Petrovavich
Secretary of Foreign Affairs and ACA Representative
The Democratic States of Tuvaltastan
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Official Communication of the Republic of the Oan Isles
To: Tulvatastan
From: Foreign Office of the Oan Isles
Dear Alyona Petrovavich
We would be delighted to enter the the Auroran Continental Assembly, BUT we must investigate the economic, political and social ramifications of fully entering the Assembly. After a throrough investigation, we can proceed.
My name is Jackson Woolf, Foreign Secretary for the Royal Republic of Furnifold. I was made aware by my staff that activists in your nation have lodged a complaint regarding the Constitutionality of your military actions(NationStates | The East Pacific Board). I would like to express my disapproval at this charge, and give my support for your current military programs. If this complaint affects your strategic objectives, know that Furnifold will offer its services to help you meet your strategic objectives.
Please let us know if there is anything you wish us to do.
Sincerely,
To:
Locklyn Le Roy
Head of Diplomacy
The Oan Isles
Greetings,
Twenty-one days ago, the Militarized Communist State of Stratarin declined your offer to purchase twenty Ru-30MKM fighter planes, citing that there were not enough to sell that quantity. While that decision stands, would you be willing to purchase twenty Chernakov J-10 - NSWiki fighter planes instead?
With respect,
Rurik Lukin
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Militarized Communist State of Stratarin
Official Communication of the Realm of The Oan Isles
To: Stratarin
From: The Oan Isles Foreign Office
Subject: Re.: Purchase of Chernakov J-10 fighters
Dear Rurik Lukin
Thank you for taking a second look at our request. We accept your offer. The Bank of The Oan Isles will pay half the total cost immediately and the rest upon arrival. Please send the planes to Oan Gondwana.
With respect
Locklyn Le Roy
Head of Diplomacy
The Oan Isles
(OOC:Even tho we already became allies I never formally posted on your embassy thread)
To:
Le Roy
Foreign Minister
The Oan Isles
To the government of The Oan Isles the Royal Federation of Kuthernburg would like yo request the following:
Embassy Exchange
Trade
Exchange Of Culture
Non-Agression Pact
Military Alliance
Sincerely
Royal President Rico
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To:
Le Roy
Foreign Minister
The Oan Isles
To the government of The Oan Isles the Royal Commonwealth of LatianBurg would like yo request the following:
Exchange Of Embassy
Exchange Of Culture
Trade Agreements
Official Communication of the Realm of The Oan Isles
To: Kuthernburg
From: The Oan Foreign Office
Subject: Diplomatic Relations
Dear Royal President Rico
Your embassy request, request for a trade agreement and exchange of culture is ACCEPTED. Your request for a military alliance and a pact of nonaggression is DENIED.
With respect
Locklyn Le Roy
Head of Diplomacy
The Oan Isles
