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The Association of Szlavic Nations
The Association of Szlavic Nations - or the ASN for short - is a union of cooperation between Szlavs, aimed to improve cooperation in terms of education, science, culture and diplomacy, among other things, which a long-term goal of improving the lives of all Szlavs in The North Pacific and Eras. As of April 2018, its headquarters is located in Kalety, on the continent of Collandris.
Signatory / Head of State (or Secretary of State) / Head of Government
The Republic of Kalety / Deputy Prince David Galinski / Grand Prince Antoni Dabrowski
The Empire of Maloria / Emperor Alexander Severyn IV / Chancellor Lukas Kent
The Commonwealth of Norsia / Queen Alycia Severyn / Prime Minister Abel Caillat
The People’s Republic of Miedzymorse / Minister Cyryl Pieka?kiewicz / President Andres Kaczy?ski
The Kingdom of Arrandal / King Jadzia Calagvic-Valteren III / Chancellor Czeslaw Rozalvic
Observer State / Representative
The Empire of Syrixia / Ambassador Nitij Azad
The Kingdom of Prydania / Baron Matthijs Trkulja
The Republic of Kalety / Deputy Prince David Galinski / Grand Prince Antoni Dabrowski
The Empire of Maloria / Emperor Alexander Severyn IV / Chancellor Lukas Kent
The Commonwealth of Norsia / Queen Alycia Severyn / Prime Minister Abel Caillat
The People’s Republic of Miedzymorse / Minister Cyryl Pieka?kiewicz / President Andres Kaczy?ski
The Kingdom of Arrandal / King Jadzia Calagvic-Valteren III / Chancellor Czeslaw Rozalvic
Observer State / Representative
The Empire of Syrixia / Ambassador Nitij Azad
The Kingdom of Prydania / Baron Matthijs Trkulja
AGREEMENT
on the establishment of the Association of Szlavic Nations
We, the Republic of Kalety, the Empire of Maloria, and the Commonwealth of Norsia, hereinafter referred to as the High Contracting Parties, state that the Association of Szlavic Nations as a subject of international law and geopolitical reality shall exist hereinafter.
Based on the historical community of our peoples and the ties that have developed between them, taking into account the bilateral treaties concluded between the High Contracting Parties,
Striving to build democratic legal states,
Intending to develop their relations on the basis of mutual recognition and respect for state sovereignty, the inalienable right to self-determination, the principles of equality and non-interference in internal affairs, the refusal to use force, economic or any other methods of pressure, the settlement of disputes by conciliatory means, other generally recognized principles and norms of international rights,
Considering that the further development and strengthening of the relations of friendship, good-neighborliness and mutually beneficial cooperation between our states meet the fundamental national interests of their peoples and serve the cause of peace and security,
Committing to observe the universally recognized international norms on human rights and peoples,
Have agreed on the following:
Article 1
The High Contracting Parties form the Association of Szlavic Nations.
Article 2
The High Contracting Parties guarantee to their citizens, regardless of their nationality or other differences, equal rights and freedoms. Each of the High Contracting Parties guarantees civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights and freedoms to citizens of other Parties, as well as stateless persons residing in its territory, regardless of their nationality or other differences, in accordance with universally recognized international human rights norms .
Article 3
The High Contracting Parties, wishing to promote the expression, preservation, and development of the ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious identity of the national minorities inhabiting their territories and the established unique ethno-cultural regions, take them under their protection.
Article 4
The High Contracting Parties will develop equal and mutually beneficial cooperation of their peoples and states in the field of politics, economy, culture, education, health, environmental protection, science, trade, humanitarian and other fields, promote broad information exchange, conscientiously and strictly observe mutual obligations .
The parties consider it necessary to conclude agreements on cooperation in these areas.
Article 5
The High Contracting Parties recognize and respect the territorial integrity of each other and the inviolability of existing borders within the framework of the Association.
They guarantee open borders, freedom of movement of citizens and information transfer within the framework of the Association.
Article 6
The High Contracting Parties recognize that to the sphere of their joint activities, implemented on an equal basis through the Common Coordinating Institutions of the Association, are:
- coordination of foreign policy activities;
- cooperation in the formation and development of the common economic space, the common North Pacific markets, in the field of customs policy;
- cooperation in the development of transport and communication systems;
- cooperation in the field of environmental protection, participation in the creation of a comprehensive international system of environmental safety;
- Issues of migration policy;
- fight against organized crime.
Article 7
Disputes concerning the interpretation and application of the norms of this Agreement shall be resolved through negotiations between the relevant bodies, and if necessary, at the level of the heads of Governments and States.
Article 8
Each of the High Contracting Parties reserves the right to suspend the operation of this Agreement or its individual articles, notifying the participants of the Agreement for the year.
The provisions of this Agreement may be supplemented or amended by mutual agreement of the High Contracting Parties.
Article 9
Since the signing of this Agreement in the territories of the signatory states, the application of the norms of third states, is not allowed.
Article 10
The High Contracting Parties guarantee the fulfillment of international obligations arising for them from treaties and agreements of other international geo-political organisations.
Article 11
This Agreement does not affect the obligations of the High Contracting Parties in respect of third States.
This Agreement is open for accession by all member states, as well as for other states sharing the purposes and principles of this Agreement.
Article 12
The official place of stay of the coordinating bodies of the Association is the city of Kalety.
Done in Kalety on April 30, 2018 in three copies, each in the Kasov, Malorian and Norsian languages, three texts being equally authentic.
For the Republic of Kalety:
Grand Prince, A. Dobrowski
Deputy Prince, D. Galinski
For the Empire of Maloria:
Emperor, A. Severyn IV
Chancellor, L. Kent
For the Commonwealth of Norsia:
Queen, A. Severyn
Prime Minister, A. Callait
The Kalety Declaration
Signed by 5 heads of state on May 12, 2018.
Preamble
The independent states:
The Republic of Kalety, The Empire of Maloria, The Commonwealth of Norsia, The Kingdom of Arrandal, The People’s Republic of Miedzymorse;
Seeking to build democratic law-governed states, the relations between which will develop on the basis of mutual recognition and respect for state sovereignty and sovereign equality, the inalienable right to self-determination, principles of equality and noninterference in the internal affairs, the rejection of the use of force, the threat of force and economic and any other methods of pressure, a peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for human rights and freedoms, including the rights of national minorities, a conscientious fulfillment of commitments and other generally recognized principles and standards of international law;
Recognizing and respecting each other's territorial integrity and the inviolability of the existing borders;
Believing that the strengthening of the relations of friendship, good neighborliness and mutually advantageous co-operation, which has deep historical roots, meets the basic interests of nations and promotes the cause of peace and security;
Being aware of their responsibility for the preservation of civilian peace and inter-ethnic accord;
Being loyal to the objectives and principles of the agreement on the creation of the Association of Szlavic Nation;
Hereby declare the following:
The Declaration
Co-operation between members of the Association will be carried out in accordance with the principle of equality through coordinating institutions formed on a parity basis and operating in the way established by the agreements between members of the Association, which is neither a state, nor a super-state structure.
The Association of Szlavic Nations is open, with the agreement of all its participants, to the states sharing the goals and principles of the Association.
The allegiance to co-operation in the formation and development of the common economic space, and all-North Pacific markets, is being confirmed.
Member states of the Association guarantee, in accordance with their constitutional procedures, the fulfillment of international obligations, stemming from the treaties and agreements of other organisations.
Member states of the Association pledge to observe strictly the principles of this declaration.
Agreement on Councils of Heads of State and Government
Preamble
The member states of this agreement, guided by the aims and principles of the agreement on the creation of a Association of Szlavic Nations and the protocol to the agreement of 30 April 2018, taking into consideration the desire of the Association states to pursue joint activity through the Association's common coordinating institutions, and deeming it essential to establish, for the consistent implementation of the provisions of the said agreement, the appropriate inter-state and intergovernmental institutions capable of ensuring effective coordination, and of promoting the development of equal and mutually advantageous co-operation, have agreed on the following:
Article I
The Council of Heads of State is the supreme body, on which all the member-states of the Association are represented at the level of head of state, for discussion of fundamental issues connected with coordinating the activity of the Association states in the sphere of their common interests.
The Council of Heads of State is empowered to discuss issues provided for by the Kalety Agreement on the creation of a Association of Szlavic Nations and other documents for the development of the said Agreement.
The activities of the Council of Heads of State and of the Council of Heads of Government are pursued on the basis of mutual recognition of and respect for the state sovereignty and sovereign equality of the member-states of the Agreement, their inalienable right to self-determination, the principles of equality and non- interference in internal affairs, the renunciation of the use of force and the threat of force, territorial integrity and the inviolability of existing borders, and the peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for human rights and liberties, including the rights of national minorities, conscientious fulfillment of obligations and other commonly accepted principles and norms of international law.
Article II
The activities of the activities of the Council of Heads of State and of the Council of Heads of Government are regulated by the Kalety Agreement on setting up the Association of Szlavic Nations, the present agreement and agreements adopted in development of them, and also by the rules of procedure of these institutes.
Each state in the council has one vote. The decisions of the council are taken by common consent.
The official languages of the Councils are the state languages of the Association states.
The working language is the Kasov language.
Article III
The Council of Heads of State and of the Council of Heads of Government discuss and where necessary take decisions on the more important domestic and external issues.
Any state may declare its having no interest in a particular issue or issues.
Article IV
The Council of Heads of State convenes for meetings no less than twice a year. The decision on the time for holding and the provisional agenda of each successive meeting of the Council is taken at the routine meeting of the Council, unless the Council agrees otherwise. Extraordinary meetings of the Council of Heads of State are convened on the initiative of the majority of Association heads of state.
The heads of state chair the meetings of the Council in turn, according to the Kasov alphabetical order of the names of the Association states.
Sittings of the Council of Heads of State are generally to be held in Kalety. A sitting of the Council may be held in another of the Association states by agreement among those taking part.
Article V
The Council of Heads of Government convenes for meetings no less frequently than once every three months. The decision concerning the scheduling of and preliminary agenda for each subsequent sitting is to be made at a routine session of the Council, unless the Council arranges otherwise.
Extraordinary sittings of the Council of Heads of Government may be convened at the initiative of a majority of heads of government of the commonwealth states.
The heads of government chair meetings of the Council in turn, according to the Kasov alphabetical order of the names of the Association states.
Sittings of the Council of Heads of Government are generally to be held in Kalety. A sitting of the Council may be held in another of the Association states by agreement among the heads of government.
Article VI
The Council of Heads of State and of the Council of Heads of Government of the Association of Szlavic Nations may hold joint sittings.
Article VII
Working and auxiliary bodies may be set up on both a permanent and interim basis on the decision of the Council of Heads of State and of the Council of Heads of Government of the Association states.
These are composed of authorized representatives of the participating states. Experts and consultants may be invited to take part in their sittings.
The Charter of the Association of Szlavic Nations
States that voluntarily united in the Association of Szlavic Nations (hereinafter - the Association),
Based on the historical community of their peoples and the relationships that have developed between them,
Acting in accordance with universally recognized principles and norms of international law,
Striving to ensure by common efforts the economic and social progress of their peoples,
Determined to implement the provisions of the Agreement on the Establishment of the Association of Szlavic Nations, as well as the provisions of the Alma-Ata Declaration,
Developing cooperation among themselves in ensuring international peace and security, as well as in order to maintain civil peace and interethnic harmony,
Desiring to create conditions for the preservation and development of the cultures of all the peoples of the Member States,
Striving to improve the mechanisms of cooperation in the Association and improve their effectiveness,
Decided to adopt the charter of the Association and agreed on the following:
Section I. OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES
Article 1
The Association is based on the principles of the sovereign equality of all its members. Member States are independent and equal subjects of international law.
The Association serves to further develop and strengthen the relations of friendship, good-neighborliness, interethnic harmony, trust, mutual understanding and mutually beneficial cooperation among member states.
The Association is not a state and does not have supranational powers.
Article 2
The objectives of the Association are:
Implementation of cooperation in political, economic, environmental, humanitarian, cultural and other fields;
Comprehensive and balanced economic and social development of member states within a common economic space, interstate cooperation and integration;
Ensuring human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with generally recognized principles and norms of international law;
Cooperation between Member States in ensuring international peace and security;
Assistance to citizens of member states in free communication, contacts and movement in the Association;
Mutual legal assistance and cooperation in other areas of legal relations;
Peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts between the Association states.
Article 3
To achieve the objectives of the Association, Member States, based on generally recognized norms of international law, build their relations in accordance with the following interrelated and equivalent principles:
Respect for the sovereignty of Member States, the inalienable right of peoples to self-determination and the right to dispose of their destiny without outside interference;
The inviolability of state borders, the recognition of existing borders and the refusal of illegal territorial acquisitions;
Territorial integrity of states and refusal of any actions aimed at dismemberment of another's territory;
The non-use of force or threat of force against the political independence of a Member State;
settlement of disputes by peaceful means in such a way as not to jeopardize international peace, security and justice;
The supremacy of international law in interstate relations;
Non-interference in the internal and external affairs of each other;
Ensuring human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, ethnicity, language, religion, political or other opinion;
Conscientious fulfillment of obligations assumed under the documents of the Association, including this Charter;
Taking into account the interests of each other and the Association as a whole, rendering assistance on the basis of mutual consent in all areas of their mutual relations;
Joint efforts and support to each other in order to create peaceful living conditions for the peoples of the member states of the Association, ensure their political, economic and social progress;
Development of mutually beneficial economic and scientific and technical cooperation, expansion of integration processes;
The spiritual unity of their peoples, which is based on respect for their identity, close cooperation in preserving cultural values ??and cultural exchange.
Article 4
The spheres of joint activities of the Member States implemented on an equal footing through common coordinating institutions in accordance with the obligations adopted by the Member States within the framework of the Association include:
Ensuring human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Coordination of foreign policy activities;
Cooperation in the formation and development of the common economic space, the common North Pacific markets, customs policy;
Cooperation in the development of transport and communication systems;
health and environment protection;
Issues of social and migration policy;
Fight against organized crime;
This list can be supplemented by mutual agreement of the Member States.
Article 5
The main legal basis for interstate relations within the framework of the Association is multilateral and bilateral agreements in various fields of relations between member states.
The agreements concluded within the framework of the Association must comply with the purposes and principles of the Association, the obligations of the Member States under this Charter.
Article 6
Member States promote cooperation and development of links between state bodies, public associations, economic structures.
Section II. MEMBERSHIP
Article 7
The states-founders of the Association are the states that signed and ratified the Agreement on the Establishment of the Association of Szlavic Nations of April 30, 2018 and the Kalety Declaration of May 12, 2018 by the time of the adoption of this Charter.
The member states of the Association are those founding states that assume obligations under this Charter within one year after its adoption by the Council of Heads of State.
A member of the Association may also be a state that shares the purposes and principles of the Association and assumes the obligations contained in this Charter by acceding to it with the consent of all Member States.
Article 8
Based on the decision of the Council of Heads of State to the Association, an associated state may be joined by a state wishing to participate in certain types of its activities, on terms determined by the association agreement.
By decision of the Council of Heads of State, representatives of other states may be present at meetings of the Association bodies as observers.
The participation of associate members and observers in the work of the Association bodies is governed by the rules of procedure of such bodies.
Article 9
A Member State has the right to withdraw from the Association. The Member State shall notify the depositary of this Charter in writing 12 months before the date of such withdrawal.
Obligations that arise during the period of participation in this Charter bind the respective states to their full implementation.
Article 10
Violations by a member state of this Charter, the systematic failure of the state to fulfill its obligations under agreements concluded within the framework of the Association, or decisions of the bodies of the Association are considered by the Council of Heads of State.
With respect to such a state, measures permitted by international law may be applied.
Section III. PREVENTION OF CONFLICTS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Article 11
Member States shall take all possible measures to prevent conflicts, primarily on an inter-ethnic and inter-faith basis, which may lead to a violation of human rights.
They render assistance to each other on the basis of mutual consent in the settlement of such conflicts, including within the framework of international organizations.
Article 12
The member states of the Association will refrain from actions that could damage other member states and lead to aggravation of possible disputes.
Member States will, in good faith and in a spirit of cooperation, strive for a just and fair settlement of their disputes through negotiations or agreement on an appropriate alternative dispute settlement procedure.
If the Member States do not resolve the dispute by the means specified in part two of this article, they may transfer it to the Council of Heads of State.
Article 13
The Council of Heads of State is competent at any stage of the dispute, the continuance of which could threaten the maintenance of peace or security in the Association, recommend to the parties an appropriate procedure or methods for its resolution.
Section IV. COOPERATION IN THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND LEGAL AREAS
Article 14
Member States cooperate in the economic and social fields in the following areas:
the formation of a common economic space based on market relations and the free movement of goods, services, capital and labor;
coordination of social policy, development of joint social programs and measures to reduce social tensions in connection with economic reforms;
development of transport and communication systems, as well as energy systems;
coordination of credit and financial policies;
promotion of trade and economic relations between member states;
promotion and mutual protection of investments;
assistance in standardization and certification of industrial products and goods;
legal protection of intellectual property;
promoting the development of a common information space;
implementation of joint environmental measures, mutual assistance in eliminating the consequences of environmental disasters and other emergencies;
implementation of joint projects and programs in science and technology, education, health, culture and sports.
Article 15
Member States cooperate in the field of law, in particular through the conclusion of multilateral and bilateral treaties on the provision of legal assistance and promote the approximation of national legislation.
In case of contradictions between the norms of the national legislation of the Member States regulating relations in the areas of joint activities, Member States shall hold consultations and negotiations with a view to working out proposals for the elimination of these contradictions.
Section V. ASSOCIATION OF ASSOCIATION
Council of Heads of State and Council of Heads of Government
Article 16
The highest body of the Association is the Council of Heads of State.
The Council of Heads of State, in which all Member States are represented at the highest level, discusses and resolves fundamental issues related to the activities of Member States in the sphere of their common interests.
The Council of Heads of State meets twice a year. Extraordinary meetings of the Council may be convened at the initiative of one of the member states.
Article 17
The Council of Heads of Government coordinates the cooperation of the executive authorities of the member states in the economic, social and other spheres of common interests.
The Council of Heads of Government meets four times a year. Extraordinary meetings of the Council may be convened at the initiative of the government of one of the member states.
Article 18
Decisions of the Council of Heads of State and the Council of Heads of Government are taken with general agreement - by consensus. Any state can declare its disinterestedness in one or another issue, which should not be considered as an obstacle to a decision.
The Council of Heads of State and the Council of Heads of Government may hold joint meetings.
The procedure for the work of the Council of Heads of State and the Council of Heads of Government is governed by the Rules of Procedure.
Article 19
The heads of state and heads of government at the meetings of the Council of Heads of State and the Council of Heads of Government preside alternately in the Kasov alphabet of the names of the Association member states.
The meetings of the Council of Heads of State and the Council of Heads of Government are held, as a rule, in the city of Kalety.
Article 20
The Council of Heads of State and the Council of Heads of Government create working and auxiliary bodies, both on a permanent and temporary basis.
These bodies are formed from representatives of Member States with appropriate powers.
Experts and consultants may be involved in their meetings.
Article 21
To meet cooperation in specific areas and develop recommendations for the Council of Heads of State and the Council of Heads of Government, meetings of heads of relevant state bodies are convened.
Council of Foreign Ministers
Article 22
The Council of Foreign Ministers, on the basis of decisions of the Council of Heads of State and the Council of Heads of Government, coordinates foreign policy activities of member states, including their activities in international organizations, and organizes consultations on issues of world politics of mutual interest.
The Council of Foreign Ministers carries out its activities in accordance with the Regulations approved by the Council of Heads of State.
Coordinating and Advisory Committee
Article 23
The Coordination and Advisory Committee is a permanent executive and coordinating body of the Association.
In pursuance of the decisions of the Council of Heads of State and the Council of Heads of Government,
Develops and makes proposals on issues of cooperation within the framework of the Association, the development of socio-economic ties;
Facilitates the implementation of agreements on specific areas of economic relations;
Organizes meetings of representatives and experts to prepare draft documents submitted to the meetings of the Council of Heads of State and the Council of Heads of Government;
Ensures the holding of meetings of the Council of Heads of State and the Council of Heads of Government;
Promotes the work of other bodies of the Association.
Article 24
The Coordinating and Advisory Committee consists of permanent plenipotentiaries, two from each member state of the Association, and a Coordinator of the Committee appointed by the Council of Heads of State.
For organizational and technical support of the work of the Council of Heads of State, the Council of Heads of Government and other bodies of the Association, the Coordinating and Advisory Committee has a Secretariat headed by the Coordinator of the Committee, the Deputy Chairman of the Coordination and Advisory Committee.
The Committee acts in accordance with the Regulations approved by the Council of Heads of State.
The seat of the Committee is Kalety.
Economic Court
Article 25
The Economic Court acts to ensure the fulfillment of economic obligations within the Association.
The jurisdiction of the Economic Court includes the resolution of disputes arising in the performance of economic obligations. The court may also resolve other disputes that are attributed to it by the agreements of the member states.
The Economic Court has the right to interpret the provisions of agreements and other acts of the Association on economic issues.
The Economic Court carries out its activities in accordance with the Agreement on the Status of the Economic Court and its Regulations, approved by the Council of Heads of State.
The seat of the Economic Court is the city of Kalety.
Commission on Human Rights
Article 26
The Commission on Human Rights is a consultative body of the Association and oversees the implementation of human rights obligations undertaken by member states within the framework of the Association.
The Commission consists of representatives of the Association member states and acts on the basis of the Regulations approved by the Council of Heads of State.
The seat of the Commission on Human Rights is the city of Kalety.
Bodies of Branch Cooperation
Article 27
On the basis of agreements of member states on cooperation in the economic, social and other fields, sectoral cooperation bodies can be established that develop agreed principles and rules for such cooperation and facilitate their practical implementation.
The bodies of sectoral cooperation (councils, committees) carry out the functions provided for in this Charter and in their provisions, ensuring consideration and resolution on a multilateral basis of issues of cooperation in the relevant fields.
The sectoral cooperation bodies include the heads of the relevant executive authorities of the member states.
The bodies of sectoral cooperation, within the limits of their competence, adopt recommendations, and, if necessary, submit proposals to the Council of Heads of Government.
Working Language of the Association
Article 28
The working language of the Association is Kasov.
Section VI. INTER-PARLIAMENTARY COOPERATION
Article 29
The Interparliamentary Assembly conducts interparliamentary consultations, discusses issues of cooperation within the framework of the Association, develops joint proposals in the sphere of activity of national parliaments.
Article 30
The Interparliamentary Assembly consists of parliamentary delegations.
The activity of the Interparliamentary Assembly is organized by the Council of the Assembly, which consists of the heads of parliamentary delegations.
Procedural issues of the activities of the Interparliamentary Assembly are regulated by its Rules.
The seat of the Interparliamentary Assembly is the city of Bergum.
Section VII. FINANCING
Article 31
Expenses related to the financing of the activities of the Association organs are distributed on the basis of shared participation of the Member States and are established in accordance with special agreements on the budgets of the bodies of the Association.
The budgets of the Association bodies are approved by the Council of Heads of State on the recommendation of the Council of Heads of Government.
Article 32
The issues of financial and economic activity of the Association bodies are considered in the order determined by the Council of Heads of Government.
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Member States shall bear the costs associated with the participation of their representatives, as well as experts and consultants in the work of the meetings and bodies of the Association.
Section VIII. FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 34
The present Charter is subject to ratification by the founding states in accordance with their constitutional procedures.
The instruments of ratification shall be submitted to the Government of the Republic of Kalety, which will notify the other founding States of the deposit of each instrument of ratification.
The present Charter shall enter into force for all the founding states from the moment of deposit of instruments of ratification by all the founding states or for the founding states that have deposited their instruments of ratification one year after the adoption of this Statute.
Article 35
Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed by any Member State. The proposed amendments are considered in accordance with the rules of procedure of the Council of Heads of State.
Amendments to this Charter are adopted by the Council of Heads of State. They come into force after ratification by all Member States in accordance with their constitutional procedures, from the date of receipt by the Government of the Republic of Kalety of the last instrument of ratification.
Article 36
The states-founders of the Association may, at the time of ratification of this Charter, make reservations and declarations on sections III and VI and articles 23, 25, 26.
Article 37
The present Charter is made in one copy in the state languages ??of the states-founders of the Association. The original copy is kept in the Archives of the Government of the Republic of Kalety, which will send certified copies to all founding states.
This Charter was adopted on May 25, 2018 at a meeting of the Council of Heads of State in the city of Kalety.
REGULATIONS1. The flag of the Association of Szlavic Nations (hereinafter referred to as the ASN flag) is a symbol of the Association of Szlavic Nations (hereinafter referred to as the Association) and is a rectangular brown cloth with a yellow, rounded left-to-right triangle in the lower left corner. Above the triangle are three left-right curved striped whose colours transition from the triangle’s yellow and the cloth’s brown gradually in steps. (figure attached).
on the flag of the Association of Szlavic Nations
The composition symbolizes the desire for equal partnership, unity, peace and stability.
The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 2:3.
2. The ASN flag rises:
on the buildings occupied by the bodies of the Association, - constantly;
at official residences occupied by persons presiding in the bodies of the Association, the Executive Secretary of the Association, for the period of their stay;
on the buildings where the meetings of the statutory and branch bodies of the Association are held, for the period of their holding;
on the means of transportation used by persons presiding in the statutory bodies of the Association, the Executive Secretary of the Association, as well as by the heads of other ASN statutory bodies.
3. The ASN flag may be in the offices of heads of state, heads of government, chairpersons of national parliaments (chairpersons of the chambers of national parliaments) of the Association member states, persons presiding in the ASN statutory bodies, the ASN Executive Secretary, and heads of other ASN statutory bodies.
4. The ASN flag is used by collective peacekeeping forces during the period of their peacekeeping operations and special units for the liquidation of the consequences of emergency situations in the territories of the Association member states.
5. The ASN flag may be raised by the ASN authorities also in the following cases:
on the day of the formation of the Association;
on the occasion of national and official holidays of the host State of the ASN body.
6. The flag of the ASN can be raised separately or with the flags of the member states of the Association.
When the ASN flag is raised with one or more other flags, then all these flags must be on the same level and be approximately equal in size.
When placing the flags of the Association member states in a circle, the ASN flag can not be placed in a row of others. The ASN flag must always be raised on the flagpole in the center of the circle or in its immediate vicinity.
When placing the flags of the Association member states in a line, group or semicircle, the ASN flag should be raised either separately or in the center of the line, group or semicircle.
7. In days declared by days of mourning by the decision of the Council of Heads of State, and on the days of national mourning of each of the ASN member states, the ASN flags mounted on masts are lowered by one third of the length of the mast. The ASN flags on the poles, as well as the flags of the ASN, installed in the interior, is attached to a black ribbon, the length of which is equal to the length of the flag.
8. The ASN flag and its image, regardless of size, should always correspond exactly to the color and schematic image.
9. The ASN flag and its image can not be used for commercial purposes.
The image of the ASN flag can be used for decorative purposes as a symbol of the Association in such a way that there is no disrespect to the ASN flag.
10. Permission to use the flag of the ASN and its representation for representative purposes and other cases not provided for in these Regulations shall be issued by the Executive Secretariat of the Association with the participation of the Secretariat of the Council of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the Association Member States.
11. The responsibility for violation of the requirements of this Regulation, as well as for the desecration of the ASN flag, is established in accordance with the legislation of the state in the territory of which such violation took place.