The Asian Union

[iKrolm]

The Nation of Selenarctos votes:

Yes to Palintine

Yes to Roachin

Yes to Observer Status

OOC: Zephyr, I don't think your MVS Blade would work.

[sir jesus]

The Empire has determined it against its best interest at this time to join this treaty due to the environmental caps and limitations noted in the treaty.

"Indeed, I'm almost certain the Empire would have joined this treaty if Article 4 was not in the treaty."

[Imperator Azenquor]

"Indeed, I'm almost certain the Empire would have joined this treaty if Article 4 was not in the treaty."

That is unfortunate, but understandable. If the government of the Dragon Empire decides to revise its position on that article then they are free to reconsider application at a future time. We reiterate that the Article does not impose environmental caps on member nations, it simply mandates the Asian Union to formulate a policy regarding environmental preservation through the reduction of the emission of carbons.

"Zargathia wishes to apply for the treaty on the EAZ level. Also, with our country bordering AFTZ members Buryatia and the Hanseatic Commonwealth and the Dragon Empire, would we still be able to put (reduced) shipping taxes on goods transported between these nations should the Dragon Empire join the AFTZ as well?"

As specified in the charter, if Zargathia joins at the AEZ level, then any trade done with any other AU nation, even if the other nation is in the AFTZ, will be treated as trade between two AEZ level nations. For example, if Zargathia (AEZ) exported oil to Buryatia (AFTZ) the import tariffs would be reduced, but not eliminated.

Vote #4: Membership of Zargathia in the AU

Yes:5

No:0

Abstain:0

Yet to vote: Marscurian Pakistan, Republic of Yawoo, The Nation of Selenarctos, United Kingdom of Buryatia, Hanseatic Commonwealth

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We can also confirm that Vote # 3 regarding observer status in the Asian Union has failed to attain the necessary majority and has been defeated. With this result we can not grant observer status to Promised Land at this time.

Edited August 10, 2009 by Imperator Azenquor

[KaiserMelech Mikhail]

We vote Yes on the admittance of Zargathia into the AU. They meet the geographical requirements and I know of no reason to bar them from the organization.

[iKrolm]

The Nation of Selenarctos too votes yes to Zargathia.

[Sarah Tintagyl]

The Commonwealth votes yes.

[Amyante]

As specified in the charter, if Zargathia joins at the AEZ level, then any trade done with any other AU nation, even if the other nation is in the AFTZ, will be treated as trade between two AEZ level nations. For example, if Zargathia (AEZ) exported oil to Buryatia (AFTZ) the import tariffs would be reduced, but not eliminated.

"Our apologies, we feel our question was misunderstood. If two AFTZ countries agree on a trade, and the goods are required to pass through an AEZ country, would the AEZ country be able to levy taxes on transhipment and transportation? Our road tax is usage based, levied through a combination of toll booths and gas prices, so we would need to know how much of this would need to be refunded."

[Imperator Azenquor]

"Our apologies, we feel our question was misunderstood. If two AFTZ countries agree on a trade, and the goods are required to pass through an AEZ country, would the AEZ country be able to levy taxes on transhipment and transportation? Our road tax is usage based, levied through a combination of toll booths and gas prices, so we would need to know how much of this would need to be refunded."

"If two AFTZ nations are trading supplies via land, and it passes through an AEZ nation, then the first AFTZ nation is required to pay the discounted tariffs to the AEZ nation as if it was a trade between two AEZ nations.

Eg. Nation A = AFTZ, Nation B = AFTZ, Nation C = AEZ.

Nation A sends goods (via land or shipping through territorial waters) -----> Nation B but goods must pass through Nation C

Goods will go from: Nation A ----(Discounted tariff paid to C by A)---->Nation C------(No tariff paid to B by A)---->Nation B"

[Yawoo]

The Republic of Yawoo votes "Yes" to issue number four.

[Amyante]

"If two AFTZ nations are trading supplies via land, and it passes through an AEZ nation, then the first AFTZ nation is required to pay the discounted tariffs to the AEZ nation as if it was a trade between two AEZ nations.

Eg. Nation A = AFTZ, Nation B = AFTZ, Nation C = AEZ.

Nation A sends goods (via land or shipping through territorial waters) -----> Nation B but goods must pass through Nation C

Goods will go from: Nation A ----(Discounted tariff paid to C by A)---->Nation C------(No tariff paid to B by A)---->Nation B"

"We thank you for this information. Countries will be required to pay the full amount of road tax due to its near impossibility to properly refund, but it will be counterbalanced by an increased discount on other tariffs."

[Imperator Azenquor]

"Vote #4 on the membership of Zargathia in the AU has passed unanimously. We therefore welcome the nation of Zargathia to the Asian Union, and await their signature to be added to those on the charter. We also take this opportunity to welcome the nation of Raochin to the AU as they have now transmitted their official signature to the governing charter.

I take this opportunity to ask the members of the AU if there are any issues that they wish to raise before the Asian Congress at this time. Should a member nation wish to raise an issue then I shall gladly yield the floor."-Buryatian Rep

[Amyante]

"Zargathia wishes to thank its fellow members for their unanimous decision in favor of our application. We see this as a vote of confidence in our young nation, and will do our best to live up to the expectations of the Asian Union."

Included in the message was a signed copy of the document.

Signed, (AEZ)

(scribble)

Queen Amyante Tojimaru

Zargathian Transitionary Government.

[hawk11]

Signed for the Elective Dictatorship of Palintine

[signature illegible], The Prime Minister of Palintine

[Imperator Azenquor]

"Palintine's signature has been added to the AU Charter. We take this opportunity to welcome Palintine to the AU."

"With Buryatia's recently completed Space Shuttle program that has yielded positive results so far, we would like to discuss the possibility of opening up aspects of this program to interested members of the Asian Union. We would open our training facilities to other nations, as well as permitting them to use Buryatia's Shuttle fleet.

Secondly, if possible we would like to discuss the prospect of leasing a small area of land from another AU member to build a secondary launch facility. We are aware that this is not an economic matter, but we still believed that we could raise the matter for discussion even though a vote or amendment is not required."

[Amyante]

"On that topic, Zargathia has its fair share of mountains, making space shuttle launches more fuel efficient. In addition, our nation borders Buryatia, which would prevent the cost and duration of transportation of material and personnel from getting out of hand. We do however not have many engineers with a degree in Astrodynamics, but assuming that you would like to oversee your own project we believe this would not be much of an issue to begin with."

[iKrolm]

Mountains may raise the shuttle up a few thousand meters, however the expense of moving the shuttle to a mountain top launch site cancels out any benefit gained.

The Nation of Selenarctos already has plans to build a launch facility on Templo Island and if you are interested, we would be more than willing to share the cost and ownership of the facility or lease space once it is completed.

Edited August 14, 2009 by iKrolm

[Imperator Azenquor]

"On that topic, Zargathia has its fair share of mountains, making space shuttle launches more fuel efficient. In addition, our nation borders Buryatia, which would prevent the cost and duration of transportation of material and personnel from getting out of hand. We do however not have many engineers with a degree in Astrodynamics, but assuming that you would like to oversee your own project we believe this would not be much of an issue to begin with."

Mountains may raise the shuttle up a few thousand meters, however the expense of moving the shuttle to a mountain top launch site cancels out any benefit gained.

The Nation of Selenarctos already has plans to build a launch facility on Templo Island and if you are interested, we would be more than willing to share the cost and ownership of the facility or lease space once it is completed.

"In both of these suggestions, cost appears to be the main factor. Indeed the use of Templo Island would provide an efficient launch facility, however we would have to find a way to transport the shuttle from Sakha province (North Buryatia) to Selenarctos. With using the Zargathian option, we would be confronted with having to transport the shuttle up to the top of a mountain for launch.

If both nations approve, the government of Buryatia would like to dispatch a site assessment team to evaluate the merits of both sites as well as the impact of transportation costs.

As a gesture of cooperation, we will also be opening the Buryatian Cosmonaut Training Academy (BCTA) to candidates from all Asian Union member states. This will enable the Asian Union to take full advantage of the space program."

[Amyante]

"The nation of Zargathia would welcome such a team to study the proposed launch site and any alternatives that it might come across. Also, we would like to put forward four candidates for the proposed BCTA. All are Air Force trainees with little experience, but passed the Academy with outstanding records."

[Maelstrom Vortex]

"We would like to invite all members of the AU who might have an interest.. to join the Dragon Empire.. or to sign a mutual defense pact with the Dragon Empire. Due to the formation of the Eurasian pact.. we are now able to offer unprecedented peace and security to member states and allies. Those with an interest in doing so need merely contact us. Remember, we do respect individual state treaties, so your ties to the AU would not be in jeopardy with this action, nor would we like them to be. We extend this offer out of the kindness of our hearts to our neighbors out of concerns for their people and families because we know we can mutually benefit from this kind of an arrangement. We look forward to hearing from those of you that may have an interest. Otherwise, we wish our neighbors well and look forward to further peaceful and synergy based relations."

- Maelstrom

[Lord Zephyr]

Although the costs of coming to Raochin are probably greater than the costs of going to either of those places mentioned before, we'd like to offer one of our launch sites for the space program. We are fairly interested in space programs and had one a long time ago... now we're limited to shooting off satellites. In any case we have sent ten trainees to the academy hoping for the best.

[Lord Zephyr]

Attention Asian Union members, I hate to ask this of you all but I must. Recently the Rebel Army has invaded my nation, for no good reason at all. We are strong, but the Army outnumbers us greatly. We wish to open up the ODP clause to any Asian Union members who would be willing to help me defend from the RA attacks.

We understand that the RA is trying to help revive the old nation of Novak, while we don't want to give up our sovereignty as a nation we have offered alternatives to this war, and they have refused or ignored them all. This is an unjustified war that we are in great danger of loosing without help from others. Is there any willing to help us?

Edited September 14, 2009 by Lord Zephyr

[Maelstrom Vortex]

ooc: 1 month old topic? Gravedig. This was best done in the AUP congressional thread.

[Lord Zephyr]

OOC: Their the same thing? I really gotta pay attention more :/

Actually, I don't think they are the same thing, so the grave dig is necessary.

Edited September 14, 2009 by Lord Zephyr

[Subtleknifewielder]

ooc: 1 month old topic? Gravedig. This was best done in the AUP congressional thread.

OOC: Actually, posts like this are allowed to an extent in topics like these.

[Amyante]

Attention Asian Union members, I hate to ask this of you all but I must. Recently the Rebel Army has invaded my nation, for no good reason at all. We are strong, but the Army outnumbers us greatly. We wish to open up the ODP clause to any Asian Union members who would be willing to help me defend from the RA attacks.

We understand that the RA is trying to help revive the old nation of Novak, while we don't want to give up our sovereignty as a nation we have offered alternatives to this war, and they have refused or ignored them all. This is an unjustified war that we are in great danger of loosing without help from others. Is there any willing to help us?

"Unfortunately, Zargathia is unable to help, as a neighboring nation has recently fallen, placing a large amount of land to our care. All of our troops are currently working hard to maintain order, making the amount of soldiers we could spare for an offensive of ANY kind... rather symbolic in nature. Add to that that we have no diplomatic ties to that region of the world and we can only conclude there would be little we could do aside from sending aid. Your neighboring countries are uninterested in helping?"