Vabia
28-04-2007, 17:54
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Official Government Statement
Kingdom of Vabia
Greetings and warm wishes to all of the nations in the world from the Kingdom of Vabia.
Vabia is a newly opened country which while having laid in seclusion from world politics for many years has finally decided to step forward and enter the world stage, in order to further develop our nation and create peaceful relations with fellow nations. Thus I am pleased to announce that the Vabian Monarchy has established an open embassy exchange program and will immediately begin accepting open applications from fellow nations who wish to establish diplomatic ties and open an embassy in our great kingdom.
The Vabian embassy district is located directly outside the city limits of our capital, Coraveen and is within traveling distance (approx 30 min) of the Royal Palace and House of Confessors. You may either apply for rights to construct your own embassy or with a simple request to our kingdom will gladly have one built for you right down to your detailed specifications. you may also take note that public roads for vehicles and rail transit are available in the immediate vicinity as well as the fact the Coraveen is home to an international airport.
As King and ruler of Vabia I along with our Minister of Foreign Affairs Lord Eonwek Iozu look forward to establishing diplomatic relations with peaceful and like minded nations. We will both be personally looking over each and every application and Minister Iozu will be your point of contact in our great nation. Please make sure to include the name(s) of your representative(s) and some basic details about her/him, and details on how you wish to proceed regarding your embassy building.
Sincerely,
HRH King Tobias Falco
Rules for Diplomatic personnel and stations are as follows:
Extraterritoriality of Embassies
Embassies are considered to be extraterritorial. Vabian personnel may only enter with the permission of the Ambassador.
Embassy Law Enforcement
Embassies are responsible for their own security and law enforcement. Embassies are permitted a small armed force up to twenty five (25) people to accomplish this. No foreign nationals may carry weapons outside the Embassy compound.
Subjugation of Vabian Law
With the exception of the Ambassador and three members of the Embassy staff (chosen by the Ambassador) who will be granted Extraterritoriality, all Embassy personnel are subject to Vabian law outside the Embassy itself.
Expelling of Diplomatic Personnel
The King or Minister of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to expel any and all members of any foreign government at any time, for any reason. With the exception of active hostilities between Vabian and the government in question, any personnel so expelled are secure in their persons and personal baggage until after they have been removed from Vabian territory (in other words, if we expel your Ambassador, he still has diplomatic immunity until he leaves Vabian territory).
Diplomatic Security Outside Embassy Compound
Diplomatic security outside of the Embassy compound is the responsibility of Vabian Diplomatic Corps personnel and National Police personnel. No foreign diplomatic personnel are allowed to travel unescorted within Vabian territory. All foreign diplomatic nationals employed at the Embassy who object to this are free to live within the Embassy compound.
Electronic Communication Outside Embassy Compound
Each Embassy compound is permitted one- and only one- satellite communications station within the Embassy compound. Communications carried on this system may be encrypted or employ any other anti-intrusion measures the Embassy personnel consider prudent. All other message traffic must go through public communications circuits or be carried in the Diplomatic Pouch.
Diplomatic Pouch Communication Outside Embassy Compound
Messages between the Embassy and its parent government may be carried by one of the Embassy staff with Extraterritoriality in a Diplomatic Pouch- which may be no larger than a standard briefcase. This pouch will be secure against any search beyond normal non-invasive passive sensors. For safety reasons, the briefcase must be transparent to X-rays. Any anti-intrusion electronics within the briefcase must be demonstrated to Diplomatic Corps personnel before the establishment of the Embassy. Any subsequent changes to anti-intrusion electronics must also be demonstrated to Diplomatic Corps prior to its use being permitted within the Diplomatic Pouch. Any electronics within the Diplomatic Pouch that do not match the X-ray signature of the agreed-upon system will not be permitted entry. Embassy security personnel are permitted unrestricted access to the Diplomatic Security screening station before, during, and after the Diplomatic Pouch passes through to ensure that Vabia is not attempting electronic breaching of the Diplomatic Pouch.
Communication with Foreign Nationals Accused of Crimes
Embassy personnel will be permitted to communicate with citizens of the Embassy's government accused of crimes within Vabian territory. This communication will be monitored by Diplomatic Corps and National Police personnel, and is not considered privileged information. The King or Minister of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to restrict any such communication in the event it may (in the opinion of Vabian Diplomatic Corps) it may jeopardize National Security.
Diplomatic Vehicles
Each Embassy will be permitted to import two non-military vehicles and two non armed helicopters for use by Extraterritorial Embassy personnel. Diplomatic vehicles will be considered part of the Embassy compound when in use by Embassy personnel with Extraterritoriality.
Prior to entry, any such vehicle will be thoroughly inspected by a team from the Vabian Diplomatic Corps in the presence of Embassy security staff. All equipment installed in or on the vehicles will be demonstrated to VDC personnel. Any additional equipment installed subsequent to approval must also be examined by VDC and its purpose demonstrated. Diplomatic vehicles will be examined at random intervals agreed to by the Ambassador. Any alteration to the agreed equipment will be considered a violation of the Diplomatic Agreement.
In the event of a suspected crime or threat to National Security, the vehicle and its occupants will be detained in place while Vabian Diplomatic Corps requests access to the vehicle from the Ambassador. Failure to grant such access will constitute a breach of the Diplomatic agreement. Under these circumstances and in the absence of a state of war, the Embassy may send Security Observers to ensure that the vehicle is not searched or entered by Vabian personnel as it is destroyed in place. The remains of the vehicle will be returned to the Embassy once destruction is completed. The Embassy will be closed and all personnel expelled once this is completed. The destroyed vehicle will be permitted to leave with the Embassy staff.
Diplomatic Personnel and Espionage
Any Embassy personnel engaging in espionage will be summarily expelled (if granted Extraterritoriality) or prosecuted within the full extent of Vabian law (all others). Embassy personnel who escape (or attempt to escape) the supervision of their Diplomatic Corps escorts will be assumed to be engaged in espionage.
Travel Restrictions Placed on Embassy Personnel
No Embassy personnel are permitted to depart Vabia for any reason other than to leave Vabia territory.
Assuming that these terms are acceptable, The King and Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with the Vabian Diplomatic Corps welcome the opportunity to establish diplomatic relations with your government.
Countries Currently with Embassies in Vabia
2101 Illumine Dr - The Republic of Centurian States
2102 Illumine Dr - The Nomadic Peoples of Damanucus; Ambassador Prof. Howard Burns, BIntSt(Adv) PhD
Countries Currently with Vabian Embassies
The Nomadic Peoples of Damanucus; 398 Grassen St (Ambassador Dr. Elbert Irving Klein)
Official Government Statement
Kingdom of Vabia
Greetings and warm wishes to all of the nations in the world from the Kingdom of Vabia.
Vabia is a newly opened country which while having laid in seclusion from world politics for many years has finally decided to step forward and enter the world stage, in order to further develop our nation and create peaceful relations with fellow nations. Thus I am pleased to announce that the Vabian Monarchy has established an open embassy exchange program and will immediately begin accepting open applications from fellow nations who wish to establish diplomatic ties and open an embassy in our great kingdom.
The Vabian embassy district is located directly outside the city limits of our capital, Coraveen and is within traveling distance (approx 30 min) of the Royal Palace and House of Confessors. You may either apply for rights to construct your own embassy or with a simple request to our kingdom will gladly have one built for you right down to your detailed specifications. you may also take note that public roads for vehicles and rail transit are available in the immediate vicinity as well as the fact the Coraveen is home to an international airport.
As King and ruler of Vabia I along with our Minister of Foreign Affairs Lord Eonwek Iozu look forward to establishing diplomatic relations with peaceful and like minded nations. We will both be personally looking over each and every application and Minister Iozu will be your point of contact in our great nation. Please make sure to include the name(s) of your representative(s) and some basic details about her/him, and details on how you wish to proceed regarding your embassy building.
Sincerely,
HRH King Tobias Falco
Rules for Diplomatic personnel and stations are as follows:
Extraterritoriality of Embassies
Embassies are considered to be extraterritorial. Vabian personnel may only enter with the permission of the Ambassador.
Embassy Law Enforcement
Embassies are responsible for their own security and law enforcement. Embassies are permitted a small armed force up to twenty five (25) people to accomplish this. No foreign nationals may carry weapons outside the Embassy compound.
Subjugation of Vabian Law
With the exception of the Ambassador and three members of the Embassy staff (chosen by the Ambassador) who will be granted Extraterritoriality, all Embassy personnel are subject to Vabian law outside the Embassy itself.
Expelling of Diplomatic Personnel
The King or Minister of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to expel any and all members of any foreign government at any time, for any reason. With the exception of active hostilities between Vabian and the government in question, any personnel so expelled are secure in their persons and personal baggage until after they have been removed from Vabian territory (in other words, if we expel your Ambassador, he still has diplomatic immunity until he leaves Vabian territory).
Diplomatic Security Outside Embassy Compound
Diplomatic security outside of the Embassy compound is the responsibility of Vabian Diplomatic Corps personnel and National Police personnel. No foreign diplomatic personnel are allowed to travel unescorted within Vabian territory. All foreign diplomatic nationals employed at the Embassy who object to this are free to live within the Embassy compound.
Electronic Communication Outside Embassy Compound
Each Embassy compound is permitted one- and only one- satellite communications station within the Embassy compound. Communications carried on this system may be encrypted or employ any other anti-intrusion measures the Embassy personnel consider prudent. All other message traffic must go through public communications circuits or be carried in the Diplomatic Pouch.
Diplomatic Pouch Communication Outside Embassy Compound
Messages between the Embassy and its parent government may be carried by one of the Embassy staff with Extraterritoriality in a Diplomatic Pouch- which may be no larger than a standard briefcase. This pouch will be secure against any search beyond normal non-invasive passive sensors. For safety reasons, the briefcase must be transparent to X-rays. Any anti-intrusion electronics within the briefcase must be demonstrated to Diplomatic Corps personnel before the establishment of the Embassy. Any subsequent changes to anti-intrusion electronics must also be demonstrated to Diplomatic Corps prior to its use being permitted within the Diplomatic Pouch. Any electronics within the Diplomatic Pouch that do not match the X-ray signature of the agreed-upon system will not be permitted entry. Embassy security personnel are permitted unrestricted access to the Diplomatic Security screening station before, during, and after the Diplomatic Pouch passes through to ensure that Vabia is not attempting electronic breaching of the Diplomatic Pouch.
Communication with Foreign Nationals Accused of Crimes
Embassy personnel will be permitted to communicate with citizens of the Embassy's government accused of crimes within Vabian territory. This communication will be monitored by Diplomatic Corps and National Police personnel, and is not considered privileged information. The King or Minister of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to restrict any such communication in the event it may (in the opinion of Vabian Diplomatic Corps) it may jeopardize National Security.
Diplomatic Vehicles
Each Embassy will be permitted to import two non-military vehicles and two non armed helicopters for use by Extraterritorial Embassy personnel. Diplomatic vehicles will be considered part of the Embassy compound when in use by Embassy personnel with Extraterritoriality.
Prior to entry, any such vehicle will be thoroughly inspected by a team from the Vabian Diplomatic Corps in the presence of Embassy security staff. All equipment installed in or on the vehicles will be demonstrated to VDC personnel. Any additional equipment installed subsequent to approval must also be examined by VDC and its purpose demonstrated. Diplomatic vehicles will be examined at random intervals agreed to by the Ambassador. Any alteration to the agreed equipment will be considered a violation of the Diplomatic Agreement.
In the event of a suspected crime or threat to National Security, the vehicle and its occupants will be detained in place while Vabian Diplomatic Corps requests access to the vehicle from the Ambassador. Failure to grant such access will constitute a breach of the Diplomatic agreement. Under these circumstances and in the absence of a state of war, the Embassy may send Security Observers to ensure that the vehicle is not searched or entered by Vabian personnel as it is destroyed in place. The remains of the vehicle will be returned to the Embassy once destruction is completed. The Embassy will be closed and all personnel expelled once this is completed. The destroyed vehicle will be permitted to leave with the Embassy staff.
Diplomatic Personnel and Espionage
Any Embassy personnel engaging in espionage will be summarily expelled (if granted Extraterritoriality) or prosecuted within the full extent of Vabian law (all others). Embassy personnel who escape (or attempt to escape) the supervision of their Diplomatic Corps escorts will be assumed to be engaged in espionage.
Travel Restrictions Placed on Embassy Personnel
No Embassy personnel are permitted to depart Vabia for any reason other than to leave Vabia territory.
Assuming that these terms are acceptable, The King and Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with the Vabian Diplomatic Corps welcome the opportunity to establish diplomatic relations with your government.
Countries Currently with Embassies in Vabia
2101 Illumine Dr - The Republic of Centurian States
2102 Illumine Dr - The Nomadic Peoples of Damanucus; Ambassador Prof. Howard Burns, BIntSt(Adv) PhD
Countries Currently with Vabian Embassies
The Nomadic Peoples of Damanucus; 398 Grassen St (Ambassador Dr. Elbert Irving Klein)