Several early modern treaties established a time frame during which the owner of the goods wrecked could claim them, typically a year and a day.

However, these early treaties were in fact signed all over the globe.

The West would be wise to press for an early treaty but with staged implementation of manpower reductions.

The new procedures are called the Madrid Protocol, after an earlier treaty drawn up in 1896.

A different claim is where an earlier treaty contains a restriction upon entry into subsequent treaties.

"This is a major move by the Chinese Government for the sake of an early treaty," he said.

He had established an early treaty with Athens, which enabled him to concentrate on crushing his enemies in the west and north.

This is the earliest treaty which has survived to the present day.

In addition to the Erzerum and earlier treaties, there was a long history of tension in the region.

None of the early treaties addressed hunting and fishing rights.