The Union Assembly of the Mikokuzin Union

[Captain-Socialist]

The ingaural opening ceremony of the Union Assembly. The Emperor Tengzhan of Indrala is the Union's first President.

First order of business, as proposed by Yukio-Labsburg Borussia (representing her nephew, the Emperor Jofārī), is the Lourenne Crisis.

Esteemed President,
The Ishinawa Conference has failed, and we believe that there is now a risk of a Western power invading a Dovani nation for "humanitarian" reasons. As we all know, Lourenne has no or little conventional military forces, and as such is incapable of defending itself. Such Liberal Interventionism must be opposed, unconditionally, regardless of the problematic nature of the government of Lourenne, which is nevertheless as sovereign member of our continental community. Our Union exists to uphold the mantra of "Dovani for the Dovanians", even those who are not of Gao-Showa heritage. While we are powerful, we must remember that our continent includes many unfortunate Third World nations, not just Lourenne, whose internal political problems will provide ample excuse for the Western Liberal Interventionists to take control of the natural resources of the Dovani continent, denied them by decolonisation.

We must, therefore, act to protect the weaker nations of our continental community. This must come before, but not cancel out, our concerns over Lourenne's racial tensions.

We in Mikuni-Harustoria propose that the Union as a whole should offer the Lourennese government protection, in the form of permanent military bases, in return for guarantees that the indigenous peoples not be maltreated under white rule (we believe "Separate but Equal" will be a amiable goal that all can agree on for now) and that the current process of political reforms and power sharing continue. Our garrisons, and all those of who have citizenship of Mikokuzin Union states or are of Gao-Showan race, will enjoy total judicial extraterritoriality and therefore freedom from any violation of their liberties and dignity that might otherwise occur as a result of the Lourennese race laws. Furthermore, any Lourennese who harms Gao-Showans or Union citizens will be tired in special Mikokuzin Union courts, run and maintained by the Imperial Civil Service, operating on Lournenese soil.

We will also seek to improve standards of living in Lorenne, and aid in its development, via substantial Aid payments made yearly.

Surely, with our combined military power, no one will dare attack Lourenne, and if they do, we will soundly defeat them. We believe that Lourenne would be far better off under our protection and guidance.

If any other members, including of course the Presidency, wish to make amendments or have any objections to this proposal, we will be glad to discuss such before putting it to vote.

Flag of the Union.

[Zongxian]

Minister of Foreign Affairs Choi Myeongun, Great Kyo Empire

The Kingdom of Dankuk endorses Mikuni-Harusutoria's proposed approach to the Lourenne crisis. Our own proposal which we have been considering on the matter is the establishment of naval patrols along the 200 mile zone line off the coast of Lourenne and the immediately bordering areas. Any crossing of this line by Saridanese naval or air would constitute an act of aggression. I believe it would be very hard for the Saridanese to try to find any way to legitimize crossing such a line considering the distance of their nation from Dovani. Any Saridanese military presence off the coast of Dovani could only have one purpose: violent intervention in Lourenne. Before the Ishinawa Conference even failed, Saridanese politicians had already admitted that they believed war could be their only option. Every effort must be made to prevent such an event.

[Liu Che/Zhuli]

Wu Douzheng, Courtesy Name: Tengzhan, August-Sage King of the Heavenly Kingdom of Great Indrala and the He Dynasty, Supreme Grand Divine Emperor of the Gao-Showa, First and Inaugural President of the Gao-Showa Union

Your Highnesses, Lords, and Ladies, We thank you for attending the inaugural gathering of the Gao-Showa Union. We would also like to thank His Majesty Yukio-Labsburg Jofari for hosting this assembly in Miyako.

As the first President of the Union, We not only represent Great Indrala, but also represent the Gao-Showan people throughout Terra. We are their embodiment and symbol on the Terran stage. Such a position requires education, prudence, and familiarity with the core tenets of the Gao-Showan civilization, especially Jienism. We are very much honored and humbled at being given the chance to act as the inaugural president and sincerely hope to do Our best at playing the role the office of president entails.

As to the matter at hand, defense of Dovani, specifically the Lourenne question, We are all in agreement that the racial policy in Lourenne is unfortunate and certainly incorrect. However, We all recognize that Lourenne has the sovereign right to govern its people as it sees fit. While We agree that, naval and even aerial patrols in the international waters outside of Lourenne, and truly Vorona and Talmoria, are needed and warranted, We must first develop Lourenne and the third world nations of Dovani economically. By giving these nations, being Lourenne, Vorona, and Talmoria, a firm footing in terms of infrastructure, trade, and a domestic market, We can allow them to contribute to, not only their respective nation's well-being and national defense, but also to the international community. In order to do this, We must first improve our own nations in this sphere. We must link our infrastructures together to created a truly united Dovani. Only then can We begin the process of the best Dovanian defense Terra has ever seen.

Once the economic and infrastructure matters of Dovani have been sorted, We should begin with implementing the proposal given to us by Yukio-Labsburg Borussia. For the time being, We recommend that Our joint forces take up the advice of His Lordship, Minister Choi.

If the honorable representatives from Sekowo do not have anything to say, We believe that We can vote on Our collective proposals.

[Reddy]

Hideo Hirano, Minister of Foreign and Dovani Affairs of the Divine Kingdom of Sekowo.

Esteemed President,
There is little wisdom the Divine Kingdom can add to this fountain of wisdom. We fully approve of this measure aimed at preserving the integrity of the Dovani continent. We only wish to say that all Dovanians must remember that peace is the greatest of the great pearls and the Union should always strive to place peace as its greatest interest.

[Captain-Socialist]

The matter goes to the vote. We vote in favour.

[Zongxian]

Dankuk votes in favor.

[Liu Che/Zhuli]

Great Indrala agrees with His Lordship, Minister Hideo. We vote in favor.

[Reddy]

Sekowo votes in favour.

[Liu Che/Zhuli]

Hanzen, Kimlien, and Utari-Mosir all vote yes

(OOC: It makes sense for them to vote with the majority in all cases per CS's logic. If anyone has a problem with that, please feel free to air your grievances.)

With near unanimity, the motion passes. We shall wait until the honorable Kazulian delegation votes and/or makes a counter proposal, but preparations are to begin with enacting the motion.

The Heavenly Kingdom shall provide a naval contingent to monitor the international waters around Lourenne, Vorona, and Talmoria. The Indralan aircraft carrier, the HIRMS Xuan Wu shall also be included so as to provide aerial cover. We shall also be sending surveillance planes to monitor the area.

As a show of faith, all nations should send an equal amount of units. Should this not be possible, the cost should be made up in terms of supplies or money.

Since Sekowo held the conference on the Lourenne question, We suggest His Lordship, Minister Hideo, lead the Gao-Showan delegation to Lourenne to discuss the terms outlined by Lady Yukio-Labsburg Barussia.

[Reddy]

Esteemed President,
I accept the great honour of heading the Gao Showan delegation to Lourenne.

As for our contribution to the operation, Sekowo will be making her contribution to the effort in the form of supplies and money.