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[i]I thank you for your congratulations[/i] - a short message would be dispatched from the office of the President of the Intercontinental Congress of the United States of Oceanesia to the Australian government.
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"Thank you very much, let us hope that the United States of Oceanesia shall be a stable nation" replied now Deputy Premier of the state of New Zealand, James Clark.
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Following the [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109230"]formal declaration of union[/url], congress decided to release its previous published proceedings to the general public:
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[font="Palatino Linotype"][right][i][b]20th February 2012[/b] (in all states)[/i][/right]
[size="4"][b]In the INTERCONTINENTAL CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES OF OCEANESIA[/b][/size]
[center][u][i]Special Order 2[/i][/u][/center]
#All previous resolutions and other proceedings of this congress are released to the general public of Oceanesia and the World.
[center]---4 states in favour, none against, no abstentions---
---------------------DONE IN THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND-------------------------
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[i]#Note: The above order is public.[/i]
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Please label all my territories (New Zealand, East Nusa Tenggara, East Timor, the South Torres Strait Islands, and Maluku) as '[b]United States of Oceanesia[/b]' (might be best to have maybe 3 labels, one in the SE Asia area, one in the Torres Strait, and one for New Zealand). Thanks.
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[color="#696969"][i]OOC: Part DoE of new nation, part continuation; open to all - public to the world[/i][/color]
After [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109083"]days of deliberations[/url], it all came down this, the birth of a new nation of great diversity - peoples of many races, ethnicities, languages, cultures, religions - all united together as one.
The President of the Intercontinental Congress stepped forward on the steps of Auckland Town Hall - to his right and left he was flanked by delegates of the congress from each state - New Zealand, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Timor-Leste, and Maluku, along with with a special representative from the NZ dependency (now Oceanesian territory) of the South Torres Strait Islands, as well as various government officials from each state - Governors, Premiers, etc. President Iskandar read out the declaration uniting the states, first in English, then in several local languages of all of the states - Maori, Tetum, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia, and Ambonese - the President read the declaration with great solemnity:
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[font="Book Antiqua"]
[center][img]http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/knowz1/United-States-of-Oceanesia.png[/img][/center]
[center][i]In the Intercontinental Congress, 20th February 2012[/i]
Declaration of Establishment & Proclamation of Unification
of the
[size="7"][b][font="Arial Black"]United States of Oceanesia[/font][/b][/size][/center]
[size="3"][size="5"]W[/size]hen in the course of civilized history it proves necessary for different peoples to unite together as one for their common good, and assume among the powers of this World the strongly integral and united sovereign status to which laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them - a decent respect for the opinions of all sapient beings, and of other powers, dictate that they detail the reasons which compelled them to unite and lay out the principles of their nation...
[size="5"]W[/size]e hold these truths to be self-evident and sacred - that all beings are created equal in the eyes of their Divine Creator and are endowed by that creator with certain inalienable and rightfully undeniable rights - among them life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and as nature intended, a right to decent well-being. To secure these rights, governments are instituted among civilized sapient beings, deriving their consent from the governed - it is for the better protection of these rights and of numerous other rights and freedoms normally granted in a civilized nation that these states unite to institute a federal government and to ensure that all governments at all levels within this nation are by the people, for the people, and of the people, by creating stability in these united States by each state supporting the other in this great task – and for the greater and common good of the people of these free states, so that each sister state in this union can help the each other better in their development when in this united status, do these states unite...
[b]NOW THEREFORE, WE, THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF OCEANESIA IN GENERAL CONGRESS ASSEMBLED[/b], do, with a firm reliance on the blessings of Heaven and the protection of Divine Providence, BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOOD PEOPLES OF THESE STATES, declare that these states unite into one indissoluble, sovereign, and independent, federal union under these principles: Liberty, Equality, Justice, Peace, Federalism, Democracy, Progress, Prosperity, and Unity in Diversity. AND DO [b]RESOLVE[/b] that a Constitution shall be drawn up by this Intercontinental Congress acting on its own or having delegated its powers to an assembly, incorporating the nine principles aforementioned, to set out the exact structure of the government of the union - and until such a time that the constitution is established, all legislative, executive, and judicial power of the union shall be vested in the Intercontinental Congress – and may be delegated to any authority (either existing or newly created) which Congress sees fit. It is also resolved that a federal capital shall be established in due course, and shall not be in any one state but in a separate federal district – and until such a time a permanent federal capital is established, Auckland (or any other city the congress designates) shall act as the temporary federal capital and congress shall continue to convene here until then. [i]For the support of this declaration, these states pledge to each other their existences, their fortunes and that of their people, as well as the honour of these states and their peoples – May this Union be blessed by Creator of this Planet and the Divine Powers of the Universe.[/i]
[center][font="Century Gothic"]---[i][b]Unanimous declaration by the United States of Oceanesia, on the 20th of February 2012, in the Intercontinental Congress, held in the City of Auckland[/b][/i]---[/font][/center]
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After the declaration was read the flag of the new nation was raised to great cheers in Auckland and the various state capitals - in Wellington, Dili, Kupang, and Ambon - as well as on Thursday Island in the South Torres Strait Islands:
[center][img]http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/knowz1/FINAL4stateflag.png[/img][/center]
People across the new country heard or watched the declaration being read on television or radio - and in the villages of the poorer states the declaration was read out by a special representative from the Intercontinental Congress simultaneously as it was being read in Auckland.
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[u][b]Symbolism of the Flag and the Coat of Arms[/b][/u] [i][color="#696969"](OOC: Many thanks to Kankou for making the flag, and to Pikachurin for making the Coat of Arms / Emblem)[/color][/i]
Flag:
*Blue canton representing the ocean
*Yellow star with each point representing a state - the number points increases when new states are admitted to the union
*Nine red and white strips to represent the nine principles upon which the nation is founded
Emblem:
*Rising sun with nine rays representing the nine principles and a rising nation, surrounded by blue background representing ocean
*Nine red and white stripes again representing the nine principles
*Shield is surrounded by olive leave branches for peace - pacifism being one of the key values of the USO
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[color="#696969"][i]OOC: And almost finally:[/i][/color]
[quote][b]Message from the state government of New Zealand to all whom it may concern:[/b]
New Zealand relinquishes all responsibility in regards to treaties it has contracted with other sovereign states - these responsibilities are now transferred to the federal government (currently the Intercontinental Congress) of the United States of Oceanesia. Rest assured, all treaties made will continue to be adhered to. The State of New Zealand notifies sovereign powers that from this point on, all diplomatic inquires should be made to the federal government of the United States of Oceanesia.
-[i]Dispatch from Office of the Premier of New Zealand[/i][/quote]
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[center]Throughout the day celebrations were held across the newborn nation, the United States of Oceanesia...[/center]
[color="#696969"][i]OOC: Edit: Grammar, etc + minor alterations[/i][/color] -
[b][u]Discussions on the formal declaration of union - (classified)[/u][/b]
"And what of the government?" asked a delegate.
"A Constitution should and shall be drawn up - in the meantime the congress can act as an interim government.." replied another.
"Hey, hey, what's this? Why does the proposed document declaration union say 'sapient beings' instead of humans?" another delegate asked as they scoured over the proposed declaration, continuing, "Who wrote this... ah, yes, the President of this Congress... what does this mean?"
"That would be for the future - it is quite obvious that at this time the only citizens of our nation will be humans" replied President Iskandar.
"Yes, well animal rights and all that... moving on... we don't have much time" stated NTT Senior Delegate Susilo Raya.
"Federal capital shall be where?" asked yet another delegate.
"To be decided upon later" stated NZ Senior Delegate McRoy, "Auckland will act as the capital until then..."
"Right then, let's prepare the necessary resolutions - order, order" stated President Iskandar in a soft but stern voice.
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[b][u]Vote on name[/u][/b]
"I propose the simple but yet reflective name of 'Oceanesia' - putting together the English word 'Ocean' and 'nesia' from the Greek word for islands", President of the Intercontinental Congress, Ishara Iskandar, proposed.
"Voice vote!" Iskandar proclaimed.
25 minutes of deliberation between delegations later, 4 yeas could be heard.
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[font="Palatino Linotype"][right][i][b]20th February 2012[/b] (in all 4 states)[/i][/right]
[size="4"][b]In the INTERCONTINENTAL CONGRESS of certain STATES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AND OCEANIA[/b][/size]
[center][u][i]Resolution V[/i][/u][/center]
[b]RESOLVED[/b] that the name 'Oceanesia' shall be the short name of the new nation.
[center]---4 states in favour, none against, no abstentions---
----Resolution unanimously carried----
---------------------DONE IN THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND-------------------------
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[i]#Note: The above resolution is to be released to the public only once Congress authorizes as such.[/i]
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[font="Palatino Linotype"][right][i][b]20th February 2012[/b] (in all 4 states)[/i][/right]
[size="4"][b]In the INTERCONTINENTAL CONGRESS of the four united STATES OF OCEANESIA[/b][/size]
[center][u][i]Resolution VI[/i][/u][/center]
[b]RESOLVED[/b] that following consultation with the governments of the various states, the following uniform rules are adopted:
1. The head of each state shall be known as a 'Governor'
2. The head of government of each state shall be known as a 'Premier'
3. Other necessary adjustments to prepare for the formal declaration of unification shall be made.
[center]---4 states in favour, none against, no abstention---
----Resolution unanimously carried----
---------------------DONE IN THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND-------------------------
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[i]#Note: The above resolution is to be released to the public only once Congress authorizes as such.[/i]
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[b][u]Final discussions of the day[/u][/b]
"What about the South Torres Strait Islands?" asked a delegate from Timor-Leste, "Will they join the federation as another state, or?"
"STSI will remain a dependency of the state of New Zealand - and hence will become a territory of the united States of Oceanesia - for time being until a referendum in conducted there." replied Senior Delegate McRoy of New Zealand.
"Order! Alright is everyone ready?" asked President Iskandar - "Ok then let's go" - the President of the Intercontinental Congress led the delegates out of the Great Hall of the Auckland Town Hall...
[center][img]http://sounz.org.nz/media_items/0001/0580/auckland_town_hall_normal.jpg[/img]
[i]The Auckland Town Hall... current meeting place of the Intercontinental Congress[/i][/center]
...about an hour later, [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=109230"]the union was proclaimed[/url]. -
"Ah, large scale war games - indeed any of your proposals are acceptable to us - if you would like to organize the war games, I will make the official proposals to the Prime Minister and Defence Minister" replied Deputy Prime Minister Clark, continuing: "Although I believe that they would be too busy today, most of the cabinet, including the Prime Minister, left for Auckland today on an invitation from the Intercontinental Congress - they're planning something big today! I'm the most senior NZ government official left in Wellington at the moment".
OOC: I believe the treaty does provide for that under Section III?
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IC: "A volunteer force is currently available actually - this was set up on the orders of the Intercontinental Congress for deployment when required for peacekeeping - we would be able draw a moderate number from those armies - up to perhaps 500 to 1000 for participation in the war games if you would like." replied Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr. Clark.
OOC: Well then we could arrange a meeting in the Intercontinental Congress for Flemming and/or other Aussie officials if you'd like. But not right now though, they're all quite busy right now obviously. 
I expect the formal declaration of union will be very soon though (at which point the Congress will have finished their main task)... -
Following his election [i][color="#696969"](OOC: see post above)[/color][/i], President Iskandar began his work, first presiding over voting on a special resolution which came to pass:
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[font="Palatino Linotype"][right][i][b]19th February 2012[/b] (in Nusa Tenggara Timur, Maluku, and Timor-Leste), [b]20th February 2012[/b] (in New Zealand)[/i][/right]
[size="4"][b]In the INTERCONTINENTAL CONGRESS of certain STATES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AND OCEANIA[/b][/size]
[center][u][i]Special Resolution A[/i][/u][/center]
[i]Unless congress sees fit to do otherwise, it is generally[/i] [b]RESOLVED[/b] that the union shall be inaugurated on the 20th or 21st of February 2012 (when it is that day in all states) - and before it shall be the 22nd in NTT.
[center]---4 states in favour, none against, no abstentions---
---------------------DONE IN THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND-------------------------
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[i]#Note: The above resolution is not released to the public at this time.[/i]
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"If the congress would please come to order" stated the Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown, who was temporarily presiding over the Intercontinental Congress, in a stern and firm voice. He continued: "The Timor-Leste delegation has asked for a voice vote on holding a election for the office of President of the Intercontinental Congress, all those in favour say Aye".
Four ayes could be heard from the head of delegation of each state's delegation.
"The vote will now proceed for the first incumbent of the office of Intercontinental Congress president, would anyone like to make a nomination?" asked the Mayor.
Whispers could be heard but no nomination was pit forward for over 10 minutes. And then a junior delegate from New Zealand, John Thompson, rose, saying "I would like to nominate the honourable delegate Ishara Iskander of New Zealand for the office of President" he stated to some expressions of surprise from the other delegates.
Thompson was soon pulled down by his left arm by the Senior Delegate for New Zealand, James McRoy, who whispered to him: "Are you mad? He's too young, and too controversial", and excused the New Zealand delegation for 10 minutes.
"He may be young, but how is he controversial, sir? His political stances are unknown, and he's strongly non-partisan." replied Thompson.
"I don't mean that" came back McRoy, "I mean this" he continued, pulling out a file about Delegate Iskander's personal details - McRoy read summarized some of it: "Let's see now... 17 years of age, race/ethnicity - Sri Lankan and Maldivian, education - studied law and political science in Hawaii, immigrant to New Zealand, sexual orientation - gay, languages - speaks English, Sinhala, and Divehi, well but only less than fluently in several others, religion - cultural Buddhist but also attends services in several other religions' places of worship, politics - mostly non-partisan, but identifies as a progressive, but there are no details on that...".
There was a silence from a Thompson for a minute who then replied, "And so?". McRoy seemed like he was losing his patience, he sternly replied "Well, do you think it is a grand idea to nominate someone who is not even legally an adult, has a generally unknown political stance, is gay, of an ethnicity not indigenous to these states, so and so forth, to be President of the governing body of the union between these states?".
Thompson quickly replied: "So what your saying is that there are many racists, homophobes, and xenophobes here, is that it?". McRoy pulled Thompson by the shoulder, "What I am saying is that other than New Zealand, the states here are still not considered developed - many of their populations are not greatly educated... But I've quite had it, if you want to nominate someone whose nomination may blow up in our faces, then so be it, let us see what happens".
"I shall" replied Thompson with a determined look. He raised his hand.
The temporary presiding officer, the Mayor of Auckland stated "Delegate Thompson of New Zealand is recognized."
"Presiding officer, fellow members of my delegation from New Zealand, and my colleagues in the delegations from our sister states - I hereby nominate Delegate Ishara Iskander to be President of the Intercontinental Congress" begun Thompson, continuing: "I know there are some traits about him which some delegates may find will not go down well with some of the people you represent - but this new nation we want to create is to be a nation based on the universal values of Liberty, Justice, Equality, and so on - we must not sit back and say 'now is not the time, we are not ready' simply because some people in our states have racist, or sexist, or homophobic, or xenophobic ideas - now is the time for us, we, the representatives of the people of our united States, to lead the way to a better future - and I believe that begins by affirming that traits which individuals cannot help, but are born with and are unchangeable - such as their ethnicity, race, or sexual orientation - or other traits which are key to an individual and are not lightly changed such as their religion - ...we must affirm that these traits should not matter in the consideration of most anything, most certainly not in considering anyone for a political office.... Therefore I nominate Mr. Iskandar for this post - he is non-partisan, he has a good education in law and political science - and shown great intelligence - having finished university at the young age of 16, and has shown great leadership skills in his previous post as a deputy department secretary in New Zealand's Foreign Ministry and as an assistance to the Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of New Zealand...... And with that I shall end my statement, with hope that Delegate Iskandar will accept the nomination, and you, the delegates representing the people of our united States, will approve. Thank you."
"Alright then, does Delegate Ishara Iskandar accept the nomination?" asked the Auckland Mayor.
Iskandar shifted uncomfortably in his seat right at the back of the New Zealand delegation, slowly rising - "It will be my humble... duty... to serve as President of this Intercontinental Congress if my honourable colleagues see fit.... to honour me with this post..."
"Ok, voting will begin now for the office of President of the Intercontinental Congress!" shouted the Auckland Mayor. He nodded at his deputy.
"New Zealand?" shouted the Deputy Mayor.
"Hmm...." McRoy went into thought for a few seconds, looked around the New Zealand Delegation to see nodding heads, before saying "New Zealand votes yes".
"Timor-Leste?" shouted the Deputy Mayor.
East Timorese delegates scuffled for a while, before the Senior Delegate got up and said "That speech by Mr. Thompson inspired us... Timor-Leste votes yes."
"Nusa Tenggara Timur?" shouted the Deputy Mayor.
New Zealand delegates leaned forward and watched attentively - NTT was, along with NZ, the largest state in terms of population.
After a brief discussion within the NTT delegation, the Senior Delegate said "Nusa Tenggara Timur requests time to contact our government - 5 minutes should be sufficient." The vote stalled for 5 minutes, until the Senior Delegate from NTT, Susilo Raya, got up again and said "The President, Vice President, and Prime Minister of Nusa Tenggara Timur - all 3 of whom are watching these proceedings - were inspired by Delegate Thompson's speech.... all 3 have given their unwavering approval - therefore.... Nusa Tenggara Timur votes yes."
The count was now 3 states in favour with 1 state yet to vote - enough for Delegate Iskandar to be elected - but yet the disapproval of even one state in such an important election would not be positive for the health of the union...
Finally, the Deputy Mayor shouted: "Maluku?"
For 15 whole minutes the Maluku delegation stalled - but finally the Senior Delegate rose: "After much consideration - and keeping in mind that we must act to lead our state and the union to a brighter future - but also mindful that our state, one roughly split between Christians and Muslims equally (with a small amount of followers of others) of whom many, because of their education not being of great standard due to poverty, may not approve of how we will vote --- but nonetheless, we the delegation of the state of Maluku, hoping to live up to the principles on which this union is to be based - vote yes."
"Vote stands: All in favour, none against, no abstentions." stated the Deputy Mayor... the Auckland Mayor took to the pondium: "Delegate Ishara Iskandar is unanimously elected President of the Intercontinental Congress!"
Cheers burst out amongst the delegates... just moments later Iskandar was taking the oath of office:
"I, Ishara Iskandar, so solemnly swear, that I will well and truly serve the people of the states represented in this Intercontinental Congress - and will execute the office of President of the Intercontinental Congress faithfully." - not making a religious invocation at the end to be careful to be inclusive as any one invocation may not be representative of all faiths in the union.
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[font="Palatino Linotype"][right][i][b]19th February 2012[/b] (in Nusa Tenggara Timur, Maluku, and Timor-Leste), [b]20th February 2012[/b] (in New Zealand)[/i][/right]
[size="4"][b]In the INTERCONTINENTAL CONGRESS of certain STATES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AND OCEANIA[/b][/size]
[center][u][i]Election Report[/i][/u][/center]
>Delegate Ishara Iskandar of New Zealand is elected to the post of President of the Intercontinental Congress, and is henceforth the presiding officer of this congress.
[center]---4 states in favour, none against, no abstention---
---------------------DONE IN THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND-------------------------
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[i]#Note: The above report is public[/i]
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OOC: Ouch, my eyes. This took quite some time... -.-
Edit 2: grammar[/i][/color] -
OOC: Sure you meant Cook, as in the PM?
IC:
"Thank you, and yes and that would be acceptable, although at this time, New Zealand military policy forbids standing armies." -
[i]PRIVATE AND CLASSIFIED:[/i]
"All troops are in place at home in New Zealand and abroad in Nusa Tenggara Timur, Timor-Leste, Maluku, and the South Torres Strait Islands as ordered. We report no disturbances of the peace in any of the deployed locations and the troops are therefore stationed awaiting further orders." - Message from the Secretary for Peacekeeping Missions of the Ministry of Defence to the New Zealand government & the Intercontinental Congress -
Deputy Prime Minister Clark (Socialist Party) replied after the end of the official meeting at Parliament House: "Sure, why not? May I suggest the White House restaurant in Oriental Bay for dinner following a show at the St. James Theatre and Opera House".
The Deputy Prime Minister had a state limousine brought up near Parliament House and Mr. Flemming was escorted to the limousine, whereupon it drove to the destinations. -
Flemming was driven in a state limousine to Parliament House, right next to which is the 'Beehive', where the Cabinet offices are located.
MPs and Ministers met Flemming from various parties as the Prime Minister introduced them. -
"Now I believe it is time for us make a trip to the Parliament and Cabinet offices where you will be introduced to several Ministers and MPs" continued Prime Minister Cook, speaking to Flemming.
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[quote][size="5"][font="Arial Black"][u][b][center]The Trans-Tasman Treaty[/center][/b][/u][/font][/size]
[i][center]Done in the City of Wellington, New Zealand - 17th February 2012 (NZ time)[/center][/i]
[u]Section I: Non-Agression[/u]
Both signatories recognize the sovereignty of their counter-signatory and pledge strict non-interference in the affairs of the other. Both signatories pledge abstinence from any and all forms of aggression and interference which would be directed at the other.
[u]Section II: Free Trade & Rights of Passage[/u]
1) Both signatories agrees to a bilateral policy of free trade and economic cooperation. Pursuant to this objective, both agree to abolish all tariffs and trade restrictions levied against their counter-signatory.
2) Both signatories grants general free right of passage to all civilian and military marine vessels and air traffic belonging to their counter-signatory. Special exception may be made for declared exclusion zones which are closed to all forms of alien traffic. Such zones must not obstruct or frustrate access to critical international trade routes and the counter-signatory must be given 47 hours prior notification before such zones apply to their vessels and aircraft.
[u]Section III: Optional Assistance[/u]
Both signatories reserve the right to offer voluntary military and/or economic assistance to one another should the need arise and a request by the counter-signatory is made. While providing assistance is not required, it is highly encouraged.
[u]Section IV: The South Torres Strait Islands[/u]
The government of the Socialist People's Republic of Australia releases the South Torres Strait Islands - as marked in the map below - to the protection of New Zealand. This section is permanent and not voidable.
[img]http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u392/knowz1/TSIproposal2.png[/img]
[u]Section V: Withdrawl[/u]
i) Either signatory may opt to withdraw from this pact (except for Section IV, which is irrevocable) at any time by notifying the counter-signatory. Upon notification the pact will remain in effect for a period no less than 47 hours.
ii) In the event that a signatory violates sections I, or II, this pact (again, excluding Section IV) may be immediately voided by the offended party.
[b]For the Socialist People's Republic of Australia:[/b]
[i]Field Marshall John C. Flemming[/i]
[b]For the Commonwealth of New Zealand:[/b]
[i]Elizabeth Victoria, Minister for Foreign Affairs of New Zealand[/i]
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"And with the submission of your signature, we have successfully concluded our main deliberations" said Prime Minister Cook.
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[font="Palatino Linotype"][right][i][b]16th February 2012[/b] (in all 4 states)[/i][/right]
[size="4"][b]In the INTERCONTINENTAL CONGRESS of certain STATES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AND OCEANIA[/b][/size]
[center][u][i]Resolution IV[/i][/u][/center]
[b]RESOLVED[/b] that this Congress shall have concluded its task of creating the union within five days from the passage of this resolution - the deadline therefore being by the end of the 21st (using the time of the state last to reach the 22nd, that is, NTT)
[center]---2 states in favour, 1 against, 1 abstention---
----Resolution carried 2 to 1 due to abstention----
---------------------DONE IN THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND-------------------------
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[i]#Note: The above resolution is to be released to the public only once Congress authorizes as such.[/i]
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OOC: Deleted
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As delegates in the Congress continued the deliberations, news would come in from Nusa Tenggara Timur, as local newspapers from each state were available in the Congress:
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[font="Book Antiqua"]
[size="3"][b][i][center]Special version translated to English from Bahasa Indonesia[/center][/i][/b][/size]
[b][center][size="7"][i][b]The Tenggara Times[/b][/i][/size][/center][/b]
[center][u][i]15th February 2012[/i][/u][/center]
[size="5"][i][b][u]Elections held[/u][/b][/i][/size]
[img]http://cdn8.wn.com/pd/ae/64/50e0d7f2c5f43d5dd66cc8b458a8_grande.jpg[/img]
[i]It was clear and beautiful day across the islands of Nusa Tenggara Timur as the elections were held for the Presidency, Vice Presidency, and Parliament.[/i]
Today is great for people of this beautifully diverse state. An election held has resulted in the inauguration of a Protestant women president (Ms. Julia Raya) of a Muslim women Vice President (Ms. Isha Fayatan) and a Catholic women Prime Minister (Ms. Mary Rahoyono). President Helen Mateparae of our sister state, New Zealand, congratulated Nusa Tenggara Timur on this democratic and all-inclusive election, and seemed especially pleased that the state elected a trio of women leaders - saying it was a great achievement.
All of the three new leaders have pledged to continue Nusa Tenggara Timur's membership of the Intercontinental Congress and all three stated that they hoped that the union would be inaugurated soon.
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[font="Palatino Linotype"][right][i][b]15th February 2012[/b] (in Nusa Tenggara Timur, Timor-Leste, and Maluku) / [b]16th February 2012 [/b](in New Zealand)[/i][/right]
[size="4"][b]In the INTERCONTINENTAL CONGRESS of certain STATES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AND OCEANIA[/b][/size]
[center][u][i]Special Order 1[/i][/u][/center]
#Congress orders the release of all previous resolutions to the public.
[center]---3 states in favour, none against, 1 abstention---
----Order executed by a vote of 3 to 0----
---------------------DONE IN THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND-------------------------
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[i]#Note: This Order is public.[/i]
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"Yes, we would be agreeable to the following treaty" replied the Prime Minister, "if you would submit to us your signature":
[quote][size="5"][font="Arial Black"][u][b][center]The Trans-Tasman Treaty[/center][/b][/u][/font][/size]
[i][center]Done in the City of Wellington, New Zealand - 16th February 2012 (NZ time)[/center][/i]
[u]Section I: Non-Agression[/u]
Both signatories recognize the sovereignty of their counter-signatory and pledge strict non-interference in the affairs of the other. Both signatories pledge abstinence from any and all forms of aggression and interference which would be directed at the other.
[u]Section II: Free Trade & Rights of Passage[/u]
1) Both signatories agrees to a bilateral policy of free trade and economic cooperation. Pursuant to this objective, both agree to abolish all tariffs and trade restrictions levied against their counter-signatory.
2) Both signatories grants general free right of passage to all civilian and military marine vessels and air traffic belonging to their counter-signatory. Special exception may be made for declared exclusion zones which are closed to all forms of alien traffic. Such zones must not obstruct or frustrate access to critical international trade routes and the counter-signatory must be given 47 hours prior notification before such zones apply to their vessels and aircraft.
[u]Section III: Optional Assistance[/u]
Both signatories reserve the right to offer voluntary military and/or economic assistance to one another should the need arise and a request by the counter-signatory is made. While providing assistance is not required, it is highly encouraged.
[u]Section IV: The South Torres Strait Islands[/u]
The government of the Socialist People's Republic of Australia releases the South Torres Strait Islands - as marked in the map below - to the protection of New Zealand. This section is permanent and not voidable.
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[u]Section V: Withdrawl[/u]
i) Either signatory may opt to withdraw from this pact (except for Section IV, which is irrevocable) at any time by notifying the counter-signatory. Upon notification the pact will remain in effect for a period no less than 47 hours.
ii) In the event that a signatory violates sections I, or II, this pact (again, excluding Section IV) may be immediately voided by the offended party.
[b]For the Socialist People's Republic of Australia:[/b]
[...]
[b]For the Commonwealth of New Zealand:[/b]
[i]Elizabeth Victoria, Minister for Foreign Affairs of New Zealand[/i]
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"And what would that be?" asked the PM.
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[font="Palatino Linotype"][right][i][b]14th February 2012[/b] (in Nusa Tenggara Timur) / [b]15th February 2012 [/b](in Timor-Leste, Maluku, and New Zealand)[/i][/right]
[size="4"][b]In the INTERCONTINENTAL CONGRESS of certain STATES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AND OCEANIA[/b][/size]
[center][u][i]Amendment to Resolution III[/i][/u][/center]
***The election for the office of President of the Intercontinental Congress is postponed until the delegates see fit to call an election for that office.
[center]---2 states in favour, 1 against, 1 abstention---
----Resolution carried 2 to 1 due to abstention----
---------------------DONE IN THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND-------------------------
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[i]#Note: The above resolution is to be released to the public only once Congress authorizes as such.[/i]
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Trans-Tasman relations
in Fantasy RP (IC)
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"I don't believe so - I cannot think of anything" replied the Deputy Premier of New Zealand, "I wish Australia well and look forward to making more strong the bonds betweens our peoples."
Flemming was escorted by an honour guard to a state limousine which drove him to Wellington International Airport.
OOC: Well that was long.