Der GlobusInternational affairs, politics and economics.Monarchs, heads of government and foreign ministers from Dorvik, Dolgavia and Hutori sign Charter of CSCO in Haldor.October, 5399Haldor, Greater Kordusia - His Majestic Highness, the King and Kaiser Florian III/II was joined by State Chancellor Ulrich von Motha-Geyr and Foreign Minister Jochen von Weinsedorf at the signing of the Charter of the Collective Security and Cooperation Organization (CSCO) at the State Chancellery in Haldor earlier this week. The organization, founded by Dorvik, Hutori and Dolgavia seeks to create an organization dedicated to collective security and cooperation among friendly nations. His Majestic Highness, the King and Kaiser was joined by fellow monarchs from Hutori and Dolgavia, Her Imperial and Most Excellent Royal Majesty, Victoria and Her Most Fair and Beautiful Royal Majesty, Helvig from Hutori and Dolgavia respectively; in addition Hutorian Prime Minister Wesley Law and Foreign Minister Peyton Walker were present at the signing, with Dolgavian Prime Minister Kornelijs Braun and Foreign Minister Silvestrs Veinbergs in attendance. The three nations will make up the first Permanent Council of which either the heads of state, the heads of government of their appointed representatives will meet in October, 5399 in Haldor to discuss the continued formation of the CSCO as an organization. Information has been sparse about the headquarters and overall direction of the new organization, some speculating that it is designed to replace the Northern Council, some speculating that it is designed to counter "negative actors" that have shown themselves over the past several decades.
Dorvish political experts have cited the inclusion of Dolgavia as a questionable decision given the recent diplomatic row between Luthori and Dolgavia, something that could raise questions in Dorvish-Luthorian ties but the Dorvish Foreign Minister quashed those rumors quickly. "Luthori and Dorvik are going to be at the forefront of cooperation on the continent and we're happy to have the Luthorian's standing side-by-side with us as we begin to reinvigorate the Artanian Union as a regional organization." The Dorvish Foreign Minister cited recent discussions between the Foreign Office and the Luthorian Foreign Ministry regarding the exploration of oil and natural gas reserves in the South Ocean. According to reports, the Dorvish Natural Resources Technical Management Corporation (NTVS) has already begun exploration options and sources close to the NTVS have cited contracts being awarded to several companies to construct what are known as "mega" offshore oil rigs, these floating structures are capable of drilling and then exporting thousands of barrels worth of raw petroleum per day. The NTVS has however highlighted the concerns of operating in the middle of the ocean and the increased risk associated with the exploration and eventual exploitation of rather untapped sources. A total of 6 of these "mega" offshore oil rigs have been constructed in the White Ocean, north of Dorvik where the Dorvish have Tier II (according to OPEN) in their EEZ. NordOil is seeking to further expand their presence in the oil, natural gas and petrochemical market as a means to further ensure global energy security.
The State Chancellor welcomed the new era of cooperation and cited several nations have asked about potential membership in the CSCO in the future. "We're going to get setup with our organization and administration and then seek to expand membership to those who share our collective vision for a mutually beneficial relationship." The State Chancellor spoke about the importance of the CSCO which was once a potent global organization dedicated to maintaining global peace and good international affairs, it eventually was replaced by the World Congress and the World Congress Security Council, leaving behind a proud legacy. The State Chancellor was recently asked about the intelligence conference that was happening in Lourenne, known as O3, and the State Chancellor reminded the press pool that "Cyclops" and previous iterations of Cyclops, have been around for centuries and have been fundamental in maintaining world peace and security. "While relations with Lourenne can be described as anything less than "warm", the notable exclusion of several nations really displays that Lourenne and its counterparts are not interested in common goals." The State Chancellor noted that the inclusion of the Terran Remediation Agency (TRA) was incredibly suspect. "Least we forget that massive scandal that happened and continues to happen regarding the TRA and how they blatantly violated the sovereignty of dozens of nations under the guise of mutual cooperation. I understand that Lourenne and Beiteynu have become linked at the hip but I would believe that Lourenne would be wiser to include such controversial agencies in a conference that seeks to put "others" beneath their moral "high ground"."
The Foreign Minister also confirmed that Dundorf and Dorvik had agreed to two joint plants, one located in Dundorf and one located in Dorvik to produce the long awaited replacement for the
LARS 2, Theil-Hassel Technologies GmbH alongside Dundorfian-based Gebirgmunition would be developing the
Mittleres Artillerieraketensystem (MARS II) (OOC: M270A1) which will enter serial production in January, 5400.