Cuirpthean-Lhaeraidh Treaty
| Abbreviation | CLT |
|---|---|
| Founder | Cuiprthe, tir Lhaeraid |
| Founded at | Aurharbwr, tir Lhaeraidd |
| Legal status | Active |
Signing Date | 14th March 1994 |
Latest Amendment | 4th Cuirpthean-Lhaeraidh Congress (18th May 2012) |
The Cuirpthean-Lhaeraidh Treaty also referred to as CLT is a bilateral treaty between Cuirpthe and tir Lhaeraidd which was formalised and signed in 1994.
History
Diplomatic relations between Cuirpthe and tir Lhaeraidd had historically being very mixed, with a history of rivalry and mistrust dating back to the Dark Ages; with the birth of the Ages of Trade and Empire however the two nations settled into a mutual attitude of wary amiability. Trade links between Cuirpthe and tir Lhaeraidd were extensive and generated a good deal of income, however as the 19th century began increasingly aggressive mercantile tactics were employed on both sides intensifying the rivalry between the two nations and resulting in several minor skirmishes between their naval forces. In the 1870s as tir Lhaeraidd grew closer to Midrasia tensions rose to near boiling point and those tensions were finally released during the Great War, during which the Lhaeraidh engaged in open warfare against the Cuirptheans, albeit in a half-hearted manner.
In 1994, following the formation of the West Asuran Concordat between by (among others) tir Lhaeraidd, and the Mydro-Lhaeraidh Accord between Midrasia and tir Lhaeraidd, Teyrn Bedwyr XV approached the Cuirpthean government requesting a summit to discuss the future of Cuirpthean-Lhaeraidh relations and therefore the Concordat's position within Asura as a whole. What followed were a series of diplomatic meetings held in Aurharbwr, tir Lhaeraidd, in which the initial terms of the Accord were agreed. To begin with the terms were tentative, Cuirpthe recognised WACO neutrality, and a free trade clause was agreed. Subsequent meetings in 1999, 2006, 2011, and 2012 moulded the Treaty into the comprehensive document that exists today.
The Accord was officially signed by Joe Bloggs of Cuirpthe and Teyrn Bedwyr XV of tir Lhaeraidd on the 2nd August 1989.
Summary of the Treaty
The CLT's formal summary is given in the overview of the written document itself. The agreement covers almost all areas of Cuirpthe and tir Lhaeraidd's mutual relations and as such covers military, diplomatic, political, legal, and economic matters, making it one of the most comprehensive bilateral treaties in the world.
Military Agreements
The summarised points of the military agreement between Cuirpthe and tir Lhaeraidd are as follows:
- A full Non-Aggression Pact, including direct military activity as well as economic and covert attacks.
- A Recognition of Neutrality Pact, whereby Cuirpthe recognises the neutrality of WACO and its members.
- A Guarantee of Neutrality, whereby Cuirpthe militarily guarantees WACO neutrality.
Legal Agreements
The summarised points of the legal agreement between Cuirpthe and tir Lhaeraidd are as follows:
- A Mutual Recognition Agreement, whereby both parties recognise the legitimacy of their other's justice system and jurisdiction within its own territory, and respects the validity of their judicial rulings and sentences.
- An Extradition Treaty, whereby both parties agree to extradite convicted criminals, criminal suspects, and exchange citizens convicted of a crime in the other's jurisdiction.
Economic Agreements
The summarised points of the economic agreement between Cuirpthe and tir Lhaeraidd are as follows:
- An Open Trade Agreement, whereby both parties are able to openly and freely trade with the others and make use of their ports without the need for documentation.
- An Open Borders Agreement, whereby citizens may travel freely across the border without needing to stop and show identification.
- A Free Trade Agreement, whereby a free trading area exists between the two nations.
- An Educational Exchange Agreement, whereby students from either country may freely study in the other.