DRS Resolution 17: Panama Canal Economic Zone
Noting that maritime shipping continues to make up 90% of the world's annual trade.
Further noting that the UKGA invasion of Panama and Costa Rica will affect maritime trade by nations who are not belligerent states.
Seeking to secure the safety of maritime trade in times of war.
Hereby:
1. Deploys a Democritus Capital Territory Peacekeeper battalion to the Panama Canal, to secure it from all foreign forces and ensure that civilian trade continues to have safe passage through the Canal without hindrance.
2. Temporarily bans the use of the Canal by all military vessels, regardless of their origin, until the UKGA invasion of Panama and Costa Rica ends.
3. Establishes the Panama Canal as a 'Special Economic Zone', where the national interests of all nations and corporations are recognized.
4. Encourages all member nations to take further action in this current crisis in Panama and Costa Rica.
AYES: New Metropolitan France, Akksum, The Turkish State, Zackaroth, United Caucasian Commonwealth, Puertollano, Nazadaki, Empire of the United Kingdom, The Federal Russian State, The United Kingdom of Greater America.
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DRS Resolution 18: Costa Rica Sovereignty Act
Noting that the forces of the United Kingdom of Greater America (UKGA), a nation previously condemned by this Senate, have invaded the nations of Costa Rica and Panama.
Further noting that the UKGA invasion of Panama is justified by their leadership as retaliation for the sinking of G.G.S Bismarck in the Panama Canal, allegedly orchestrated by Panamanian officials.
Acknowledging however that Costa Rica made no hostile actions against the UKGA, whether in relation to this incident or otherwise.
Desiring to ensure that Costa Rica's sovereignty is enforced.
Hereby:
1. Calls upon all UKGA to withdraw from Costa Rican territory within 14 days.
2. Guarantees Costa Rican national sovereignty.
3. Requires the UKGA to pay any necessary reparations to the government of Costa Rica for damages caused by their invasion.
AYES: New Metropolitan France, Akksum, The Turkish State, Zackaroth, United Caucasian Commonwealth, Puertollano, Nazadaki, Empire of the United Kingdom, The Federal Russian State, The United Kingdom of Greater America.
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