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Concordat
of Mutual Recognition and Exchange of Ambassadors between the Sovereign Barony of Caux and the Republic of Burkina Faso

Whereas, there exists a mutual desire to recognize other like-minded nations, and

Whereas, there exists a mutual desire to establish high level diplomatic relations with other like-minded nations, and

Whereas, there exists a mutual desire to advance the cause of our two nations, and

Whereas; there exists a mutual desire to advance the cause of small states in general,

The Sovereign Barony of Caux and the Republic of Burkina Faso do hereby agree to this Concordat of Mutual Recognition as follows:

Article 1
We hereby mutually recognize the diplomatic and governmental sovereignty and legitimacy of each other's nation.

Article 2
We hereby mutually agree to exchange Ambassadorial Level diplomatic representatives. These representatives will be named in separate correspondence between our two nations.

Article 3
We hereby mutually agree to honor and respect the absolute sovereignty of our two nations.

Article 4
We hereby mutually agree to maintain our independent policies of equal rights to all citizens regardless of age, race, religion, gender, capability or sexual preference.

Article 5
We hereby mutually agree to renounce war, virtual or otherwise as an option in the resolution of disputes or the gaining of territory, unless as the very last recourse in the defense of the territorial integrity of the nation or the life and freedom of its people.

Signed this 8th day of July, in the year 2004 of the common era, by the Signators:

John I
Baron of Caux
The Sovereign Barony of Caux

Ministere des Affaires des Etrangeres
The Republic of Burkina Faso