June 19, 2017
Coventry, CovonantCBC Headlines
- President Gaius Dissolves Consul, Prime Minister Marl gave final speech in Consul
- Opposition Leader sanctions the new union of Bhikkustan and New Aapelistan, Prime Minister Marl raises concerns
- C6 scolds Athara Magarat for misscommunication, Covonant to relax statement towards Vancouvia
- State Visit of Travencia ends with proposed development between Covonant and Travencia
President Gaius Dissolves Consul, Prime Minister Marl gave final speech in ConsulIn carrying out his ceremonial duties as President, President of the Union of Covonant Seneca Gaius acting on advise of the Prime Minister following the Charter of Covonant, the Consul was dissolved today effectively placing the country further in its election mode. In his statement to the Consul President Gaius thanked the government and opposition for leading the country through difficult and not so difficult times. He also praised the Imperatus Marl led government for the work they had done over the 5 years of the government's life and the Crassus Gais led opposition for being resilient and vocal on critical issues.
As it is in my role as President, my duty in government is limited and my attendance to the Consul is rare. I am however pleased that Covonant has continued on its path of stability over the 5 years of the government. I would like to thank my government and the opposition for their steadfast work in contributing to national development and to Covonant's place in the region. Though the five years was tumultuous at times, we have maintained our stability and focus on representing the people of Covonant. I am pleased with the work of both the government and the opposition, though at times their views on issues led to great national divide both were willing to work effervescently to bring back the sense of unity and fraternity that this nation prides itself on.
In his final speech to the Consul before the dissolving of his government, Prime Minister Marl thanked his administration for the great service they had given to the country over the 5 years and expects nothing less when they return in government in the next two weeks.
We survived (laugh from government officials). I am pleased to have served this country in the capacity of Prime Minister for the past five years. I am also pleased to have served this country alongside patriotic men and women who made up my administration. We have brought in many great works and programmes not just for Covonant but for the region as well which has seen Covonant taking a bold stance to ensuring regional peace and stability for the benefit of Covonant and our allies. I can assure that when we return to government in the next two weeks (laugh from the opposition members) we will give nothing less of our time and service as we have done over the course of these five years
Opposition Leader Crassus Gais applauded the government for their service to leading the country but expressed that Covonantians have had it with their policies of foreign intervention and a move from focusing on domestic issues.
One can't deny that this government has done a fairly remarkable job and keeping our Union stable and consistent. The government however have fallen short on ensuring that Covonantians can feel safe in their own country. With this government's move and will to make Covonant intertwine in regional and foreign affairs, we have seen less importance made concerning domestic issues. Under this government we have seen the worst terrorist attacks take place on Covonantian soil and here in the heart of Covonant, our capital Coventry. So while I thank the government, I must say that the average Covonantian is tired of the policies, and when my party is asked to form the next government, we will ensure that we listen to our electorates, not foreign leaders.
Following the final speech of both government leaders, the President declared the government dissolved.
On acting on the advise of the Most Honourable Imperatus Marl, Prime Minister and acting in accordance with the Charter of the Union section 5, sub section 3, I hereby declare this government dissolved.
The country's major political parties will be looking to engage in campaign mode as they look to their electorates to give them power to lead the country from Coventry. The CBC will be sure to bring all the election news has it occurs.
Opposition Leader sanctions the new union of Bhikkustan and New Aapelistan, Prime Minister Marl raises concernsWith recent news of Bhikkustan and New Aapelistan forming a union, Covonantian leaders have met the news with surprise with few in government condemning and sanctioning the move. Speaking after the dissolving of Parliament, Opposition Leader Crassus Gais condemned the new union where he expressed his administration will not recognize them.
This is a travesty. Two Communist state have the galls to come together. Democratic societies should see that as a threat to our survival and sovereignty. The union should be sanctioned and not recognized. We see occurrence like these happen because of ineffective leadership that failed to contain imperialist regimes. Covonant will not tolerate them under my administration
Prime Minister Marl too have condemned the move calling it a brazen move of imperialism. He express concern of the move but will not be too reactive in sanctioning them. He declined on whether Covonant will recognize the new union.
It is a open move of imperialism, one which Covonant does not support. We condemned the union. Sanctioning it might be too reactive as we know not much of what this union may bring and the ulterior motives behind it. We have our presence in the Southern Seas and we have both Bhikkustan and New Aapelistan contained by our naval forces. So we are concerned and we are looking to see what comes of this. I am not going to be rash and declare whether we will recognize the union or not. I first will have to gain some more briefing on what threats this union could pose not only to Covonant but our allies and partners as well.
Prime Minister Marl expressed that such will have to be done after the election as his hands are tied.
There is not much I can do concerning the matter unless it involves taking military action, but what would we be fighting for so the most pragmatic act I can take is watch to see what unfolds and depending on the election results and when a new government is formed will we be in a position to act
C6 scolds Athara Magarat for misscommunication, Covonant to relax statement towards VancouviaThe Coalition of Six (C6) is calling on the Athara Magarati government to prevent miscommunication with the alliance. This comes about following recent revelations that former Athara Magarati Defense Minister Mijas Bagale had approved request from Vancouvia to conduct drone strikes in the country, which led to Covonant leading the C6 to move against the act. Today Defense Minister Batiatus Sula expressed that the C6 is disappointed with the Athara Magarati officials moves in preventing such occurrence. He is making it clear such things gives the C6 a bad image when intelligence is faulty.
The C6 is upset at the miscommunication. These things must never occur. What that could have done would have seen a war occur because of faulty intelligence. The Athara Magarati government and intelligence service must ensure it doesn't happen again. It sets a bad image for the alliance. I along side the Secretary General have convened these views to the Athara Magarati leader and C6 representative.
Minister Sula expressed that the C6 will retract their statement condemning Vancouvia and will look to work with the Athara Magaratis and Vancouvians in dismantling terrorist groups. He also noted that Covonant will lessen its stance on Vancouvia following the fallout between Coventry and Vesuvius.
The C6 will retract from our statement of seeing Vancouvia as an aggressive power and will instead move to work with both the Athara Magaratis and the Vancouvians in rooting out terrorist groups as Covonant and other C6 member states deal with terrorism and have a vested interest in seeing them dismantled. Covonant will also lessen our stance towards Vancouvia and will cooperate with them as they conduct military action close to Covonant. It was a misunderstanding and we are willing to cooperate and work with the Vancouvians as we understand that to fight terrorism will take a united front.
State Visit of Travencia ends with proposed development between Covonant and TravenciaThe week long state visit of Travencia to Covonant ended late last night with a banquet held at the Palatine Manor where both leaders expressed their views on the visit and provided details of matters discussed. Prime Minister Imperatus Marl lauded the visit as a success strengthening the relation between Covonant and its western neighbour Travencia. He hinted at both countries moving in an immediate stage of the building of a channel tunnel linking both countries.
I am pleased that our neighbours and friends from the west could have joined us here is Coventry. The President and Vice President and I held meaningful bilateral talks that spanned trade, investment, greater cohesion as CU members and military deals which will be revealed over the coming days once both our respective departments have finalised those talks and what we have agreed on. What we have however agreed on as an immediate collaborative project will be the Cooperative Channel Project.
Prime Minister Marl expressed that Travencians are not restricted from visiting Covonant and the Channel Project will be sure to ensure travel to Covonant is provided by another medium.
Travencians are free to travel to Covonant provided they have a cooperative passport. What this channel project will however do is provide another medium at which Travencians travel to Covonant and Covonantians travel to Travencia. This is first in the region and it will be a collaborative project funded by both the Travencian and Covonantian government
With the Travencian leaders gone and election to take place in the next two week, many are asking will the proposals continue in the event of a change in government. CBC political Correspondent Mikael Stokes expressed that he doesn't see any major changes to the agreement.
I think both countries have a special relationship. Travencia needs Covonant and Covonant needs Travencia especially seeing the Covonant's neighbour to the south Ventlimer is not too pleased with Coventry policy makers. So regardless who is in power I don't see any major changes to their agreement. I think Travencia knows that they rely on Covonant and would want to maintain that essential relationship which is why they requested the Opposition leader be involved in the state visit which is something unheard of. I don't think that that was coincidental. They know that this election could go both ways and its a calculated move to ensure that at the end of the day regardless who is in power, you get what you have invested time and money in seeing developed.
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