Greetings from Hurmu

[andelarion]

THE SENATE OF THE LAKES
Office of the Chairman
Hurmu

To:
Sir Kieran Henson,
Minister of the Exterior
Ocian Federation

ÁLZTIRÁDIT VATNANNA
Hus Forsetis
Hurmu

Till:
Sir Kieran Henson,
Utrikisarandur
Ociska bandarikit



Dear Sir Kieran,

I have the honour to bring greetings from the Senate of the Lakes unto you and the good people of Ocia.

I must admit, this is my first visit to the Ocian Federation, but trust me, I have heard much about this country and its people. During my journey throughout Ocia to reach the capital I have seen familiar faces within the government. Mr Kovac, for example, who was kind enough to visit Hurmu and write an extraordinary article on the philosophy of the Hurmudans.

I am here to learn more about your country, and to offer friendship. I realize that while Hurmu's defence may be handled by Babkha, a kingdom Ocia may not have had the best of relations with, I am confident that with open minds and hearts we can overcome prejudices between our peoples and enter an era of dialogue, peace and mutual cooperation.


Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.

Senator C. R. Andelarion
Chairman of the Senate
Hurmu

[Matt Kovac]

Greetings,

I personally admire the Hurmudan people's philosophy of peace, thank you for stopping by. Our Minister of the Exterior should be with you shortly.

Regards,

Matt Kovac
-Temporary President

[Sir Kieran Henson OCS]

Mr Andelarion,

On Behalf of the Government of Ocia, I welcome you to the Ocia Federation! When I took up this post offered to myself from Mr Kovac, I was honoured, but I wanted to make my time in office, something memerable. I decided to use my time to declare Peace and Diplomacy the best way of working issues out, so far I am right

Despite the differences between the Kingdom of Bakbha and the Ocia Federation, That was the past and this is now. I would be honoured to help form a treaty of somesort with Hurmu.

Kind Regards

Sir Kieran Henson
Minister of the Exterior
The Ocia Federation

[andelarion]

Dear Sir Kieran,

Thank you for your warm welcome! Indeed, it is through peace and diplomacy one achieves best results, we can both agree. The events that lead to the problems at North Point and the island of Hurmu-on-Giess (vacated since long ago) is in the past.

As to your proposal, Sir, I am honoured. It is, however, difficult for Hurmu to enter into treaties and agreements with other States. Ratification is difficult, having to be passed at three instances: in the Senate, by the Shah of Babkha and by the Emperor of Stormark.

It is a high price we pay to be protected from higher powers. Of course we yearn to be captains of our own fate, but we cannot afford freedom at the moment.

But, please, advise me on what kind of treaty would suitable and desirable from the Federation's point of view, and I will see whether it can be accommodated or not. Hurmu will not, as you of course understand, bind itself to take sides in Ocian disputes or engage in bloc mentality by treaty.

May the blessings of the Lakes follow you.

Sincerely yours,

Cashmaiel Andelarion
Senator of the Lakes
Chairman of the Senate

[Sir Kieran Henson OCS]

Mr Andelarion,

I can propose Ocia's standard Treaty, if this is compatable with the ways of your nation's Foreign Policy.

THE OCIAN FEDERATION

AND

[ENTER YOUR NATION HERE]

WHEREAS: The Ocian Federation and the [your nation] agree to use their individual influence to back one another's position in international affairs on which they are in agreement, and to support each other in all ways which may be necessary.

This treaty is also provided to as charter for any consulate or embassy which is established between the two nations. These embassies shall be under the sole management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the nation in
particular, The Ministry of Exterior in Ocia’s case, the[Your Ministry] in
[Your Nation] . Such agencies shall be the exclusive link between the two nations.

Henceforth, to all whom it may concern, be it recognized that the following articles of agreement are entered into in good faith and spontaneously by the governments of the Ocian Federation and [Your Nation].


1. a. That the Ocian Federation hereby officially recognizes [your nation] as a sovereign, independent and serious micronation, and recognizes its current government as legitimate and legally empowered;

b. That [Your Nation] hereby officially recognizes the Ocian Federation as a sovereign, independent and serious micronation, and recognizes the President, as its rightful, legitimate
head of state, and also will recognize the General Assembly of Ocia as the one and only entity which speaks for the good people of Ocia.

2. That there shall be a perpetual state of friendship and non- aggression between the aforementioned States, and that both parties shall endeavour to peacefully resolve any issues which may occur to estrange them. That either signatory parties shall respect the diplomatic position of the other, as regards the recognition of, and relations with,
other nations and micronations, however trying to follow, whenever possible, the same path, leading, always, to true micronationalism. Both parties compromise to avoid opening relations with nations or micronations which show belligerence towards the other nation.

3. That either micronations shall respect the military, Geographical and political endeavours of the other, insofar as these do not infringe their own military, geographical and political interests. In the event of international strife, both parties shall steadfastly support the other in any efforts to remain neutral.

{OPTIONAL}4. All legal citizens of both nations shall be allowed to enter, use and post on both nations’ website(s) and Forum(s) or any other communication service. Citizens of both nations shall be allowed to travel between both nations without a passport or barriers of any kind. No tax of charges of any description shall exist between the two parties.

Kind Regards

Sir Kieran Henson
Minister of the Exterior
The Ocian Federation.

[Matt Kovac]

Honorable Guest, Minister Henson,

First of all I am glad that deliberations and discussions are going well and I truly hope relations will flourish. Minister, I call on you to note the direction of the Council of State on a new and recent matter which has arrived.

Warmest Regards

[Sir Kieran Henson OCS]

Deputy Prime Minister,

Understood although a PM would've been better

Thanks.

[andelarion]

Your Excellency,

First of all, I would like to apologize for the huge lateness of my reply. Due to a long-time sickness on my part (I am now much better) and the lack of a chain of command in Hurmu, the government of Hurmu became stalled, and all focus available had to be centred on the core issues of Hurmu's being: survival.

Survival has always been an issue in Hurmu. Many senators have refused to register in the forums, prompting many questions in Hurmu's hearts. The Queen cannot access the forum after an ISP change of hers (I cannot, nor can she, explain how this happened), but we have established a High Commission in Haraldsborg, Stormark, to keep affairs up and going with the States of Stormark.

As to the treaty proposed, certain parts of it are somewhat unfamiliar to Hurmu's legal system, and we would therefore have to discuss it before we make a final decision. I sincerely hope that you have patience with us, but if you wish to reconsider Hurmu as a potential treaty partner, that is fully understandable.

Please be assured of my highest consideration.

C. R. Andelarion
Chairman
Senate of the Lakes

[andelarion]

Dear Sir Kieran,

I would like to thank you for your continued friendship that Ocia shows her friends in the people of Hurmu. But I deeply regret that the present crisis which Hurmu suffers is becoming graver and graver. The Kingdom of Babkha has decided to reorganize itself. It has repealed all its law, and as a consequence Hurmu lost a protector.

I was forced to declare a state of emergency upon which I took up legislative powers. However, the senators left in Hurmu quickly advised me to start negotiations with the Empire of Stormark to incorporate Hurmu into that Viking Empire for the time being until Hurmu is stronger and can lead an independent and sovereign way of life.

Hurmu would be highly autonomous within Stormark and be able to continue its unique path.

Thus I will have to turn down the offer of a treaty, I greatly regret this. But I invite you to visit Stormark.

With your permission, I will continue my visits here regularly. Ocia is promising. I enjoy my stays here.

Again, I am deeply sorry to end diplomatic channels here and now, but it is unevitable at the moment. I hope that once Hurmu reestablishes herself as a sovereign state, she will be as welcome here as she was before her by circumstances forced annexation.

Thank you.

Senator Andelarion