Preamble

Since declaring its independence in 2021, the Principality of Sancratosia has adhered to the declarative theory of statehood. If a State has a defined territory, a permanent population, a government and a capacity to enter in relations with other States, this State has the de facto recognition from the government of Sancratosia.

The government of Sancratosia has also offered de jure recognition by presenting a formal letter from the Sovereign Princess of Sancratosia to States making the request.

The Principality has also signed a number of treaties of mutual recognition and diplomatic relations with other States and has acquired member and observer status in a number of intergovernmental organizations.

This foreign policy aims to provide a proper guideline for the establishment of official diplomatic relations and for the participation of the Principality in intergovernmental organizations.

Sancratosia prides itself in recognizing the importance of mutual recognition among micronational States and the diversity among the States on their territorial claims, their populations, and their governments.

Relations with other States

The establishment of official diplomatic relations with other States, through the signature of a treaty, is an act that enshrines, in a formal capacity, the special relation between the Principality and other States.

As such, other States wishing to establish a diplomatic treaty with the Principality of Sancratosia shall fulfill the following requirements:

Demonstrating a professional attitude;

Being a nation that is generally material in nature;

Being a peaceful nation and not be involved in wars;

Having an organized and stable structure;

Having an official website;

Having an official email address;

Having been in existence for at least 6 months;

Having established contact with the Principality of Sancratosia at least 3 months prior to the signature of the treaty;

Being able to communicate with the Principality of Sancratosia in English or French;

Notwithstanding the requirements enumerated above, the Principality of Sancratosia can sign a diplomatic treaty with another State that does not fulfill the requirements if they fulfill one of the following conditions:

Having been in existence for more than 5 years;

Having attended a micronational summit attended by at least 5 nations;

Having the Lingua Franca Nova has an official, national or recognized language;

Being geographically located near the Principality of Sancratosia;

Being a member state of an intergovernmental organization in which the Principality of Sancratosia is also a member state;

States which have signed a treaty prior to the establishment of the policy are said to fulfill the requirements for the signature of a treaty.

In addition to these guidelines, the Principality of Sancratosia shall not sign a treaty or, if a treaty is already signed, shall revoke a treaty with another State if they fulfill one of the following conditions:

Having practices or legislation in clear opposition with the core values and principles of Sancratosia;

Harbouring individuals which have been found guilty of having committed a crime in Sancratosia;

Relations with Intergovernmental organizations

The participation of the Principality in an intergovernmental organization is a demonstration of the commitment by the government of Sancratosia toward the mission statement of said organization.

As such, international organizations in which the Principality of Sancratosia participates shall fulfill the following requirements:

Demonstrating a professional attitude;

Having, among its members, nations that are generally material in nature;

Having, among its members, peaceful nations not involved in wars;

Having an organized and stable structure;

Having an official website;

Having an official email address;

Having been in existence for at least 6 months;

Being able to communicate with the Principality of Sancratosia in English or French;

Notwithstanding the requirements enumerated above, the Principality of Sancratosia can participate in intergovernmental organizations that do not fulfill the requirements if they fulfill one of the following conditions:

Having been in existence for more than 5 years;

Having the Lingua Franca Nova has an official language;

Having a single-issue mission that is aligned with the cores values and principles of Sancratosia;

Being geographically located near the Principality of Sancratosia;

International Texts

The signature of the Principality to international texts, which are not bilateral or multilateral in nature, is a demonstration of support for their content and for the values that they promote.

As such, the signature of the Principality to such texts shall limit itself to those that are aligned with the core values and principles of Sancratosia.

International movements

The involvement of the Principality within international movements is one of the many ways in which the government of Sancratosia demonstrates and promotes the core values and principles of the Principality.

As such, the involvement of the Principality shall only be limited to movements and initiatives which are aligned with the core values and principles of Sancratosia.

Neutrality

Sancratosia remains neutral in all conflicts between States, especially between States with which Sancratosia enjoys diplomatic relations.

Sancratosia does not bend to international pressure and assumes fully its position of neutrality. The Principality does not answer to ultimatums nor does it issues ultimatums to other States.

Nevertheless, the Principality of Sancratosia may express publicly, in certain circumstances, its official position on conflicts between States. It does so voluntarily and without external pressure to do so.

Prerogative

The prerogative for the foreign policy belongs to the Sovereign Princess, exercised through the Government Council of Sancratosia.

International treaties and agreements are signed by the Sovereign Princess, as prescribed by the Constitution of Sancratosia. The act of this signature or its revocation are consigned by Sovereign Ordinance.