FIRST DRAGO ENTENTE SUMMIT
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Seeking to expand the availability of information about the Drago Entente as well as convene a council of member-states to debate and decide on approaches to key issues facing the alliance, the 1st Drago Entente Summit is being held in the Noora el-Moussa Exhibition Center in Kunta, Onza.
All nations which received an invitation are cordially invited to dispatch their respective defense ministers to attend the first portion of the conference, which will be an expo where speakers from Aquidneck, Newrey, and Onza will talk about the Drago Entente and its purpose. The second-half of this expo will feature a press conference where Entente officials will take questions from various media outlets. Nations should review the guidelines for registering press that was enclosed in their invitations.
Following the expo, member-states will meet in a closed, private session where they will discuss a wide variety of issues. The agenda of this meeting will not be immediately available to the public.
LOCATION
The magnificent Noora el-Moussa Exhibition Center, named after President Noora el-Moussa of Onza, is among the most coveted of exhibition centers on the entire continent. Located in the heart of Kunta, Onza, its world-class lineup of facilities makes it the perfect venue for any professional event. The Exhibition Center includes several conference rooms that are all equipped with state-of-the-art technology to maximize productivity in meetings where every minute counts. The Center also features a number of press rooms available to appropriately accommodate media events of any size.
The Exhibition Center is staffed by renowned experts in the field of hospitality and tourism. Staff in the Center hail from nations all across the globe and are all versed in a multitude of languages and customs to accommodate guests of any background. In addition to hospitality experts, the catering service housed within the Center consists of a global team of famous culinary artists that are capable of producing dishes that are staples in every culture. The security staff is also professionally trained and is capable of handling events of any degree of importance and of any size. Even in situations where maximum security is required, these agents are trained to avoid interfering and inconveniencing guests to the fullest extent possible.
Attached to the Exhibition Center is the luxurious Burj Al-Kunta hotel. It features a wide variety of rooms to suit parts of all sizes as well as a veteran staff that is dedicated to maintaining a hospitable atmosphere. It is among the most coveted in the city and is frequented by politicians, foreign leaders, and celebrities.
The Center also boasts an advanced parking system that includes shades over your vehicles to prevent discomfort when returning to your vehicle during the hot Onzaian days. Parking is no cost to guests and is guaranteed to be hassle-free. Guests may choose to check in baggage at the front desk for storage if they are enduring a particularly long stay or if they are in possession of an item of value that they would like to have stored securely.
Arrival and Registration
Ministers and their respective entourages are asked to arrive no later than 10:00 AM the day of the expo. Staff will check in all guests and provide them with passes in respect to their status. Delegates are not required to bring their invitations. Lodging accommodations will be provided to delegates choosing to arrive the night prior to expo in the luxurious Burj Al-Kunta. The hotel has been cleared for the occasion.
Expo One - Piracy is a Global Issue - Xolani Kojo, President of Onza
At 11:00 AM, the President of Onza, Mr. Xolani Kojo, will open the expo with some welcoming remarks and thanks to attending nations. Mr. Kojo will then deliver the first keynote of the morning. Mr. Kojo will explain the Anti-Piracy Task Forces of the Drago Entente as well as share some situations where the Arrabekhi Force specifically has thwarted piracy in the North Opal Sea off the coast of Onza.
Mr. Kojo will also take some time to emphasize the mission of the Drago Entente and the core principles on which it was founded.
Expo Two - The Drago Entente's Economic and Political Benefits - Lino Minicozzi, Secretary-General of the Drago Entente
Expo Two will begin immediately following Expo One. The Aquidish Minister of Defense/Deputy Prime Minister Ms. Renata Panzera will introduce Mr. Lino Minicozzi, the Secretary-General of the Drago Entente. Mr. Minicozzi will highlight the economic and political focuses of the Drago Entente as well as highlight some existing examples of how these philosophies have translated into action.
Expo Three - On the Wider Military Strategy of the Drago Entente - Sir William Blake, Supreme Commander of the Drago Entente
Expo Three will begin immediately following Expo Two. There will be a brief period following the conclusion of Expo Two for attendees to acquire refreshments or utilize any conference building facilities. Sir William Blake, the Supreme Commander of the Drago Entente and a Major General in the Newreyan military will host Expo Three. Commander Blake will highlight key components of the wider military strategy of the alliance as well as its operations and future plans.
In addition, Commander Blake will note some specific effects of some of the operations that the Drago Entente has conducted.
Press Conference
At 4:00 PM, officials from the Drago Entente will host a press conference. Admitted press at this point may ask any questions they have about the Drago Entente or its operations. In addition, the OCNA and the Mayawi Messenger of Aquidneck will provide live coverage of the conference to citizens of all nations in attendance in an internet live stream.
Council Meeting
Following the conclusion of the press conference, attendees may either return to their hotel rooms or embark on their return trip. Those who did not check in the night prior to the conference will have the opportunity to check into the hotel at this point should they choose to do so. Only member-states and observer states of the Drago Entente will be permitted to attend the council meeting which will take place the next day at 8:00 AM.
OOC: For role playing purposes, here is the tentative list of what the Drago Entente will discuss. Note that this information is only available IC to nations who are members of the Drago Entente.
- International waters and where national boundaries stop in maritime situations
- Military standardization, particularly in pertinence to equipment used among member militaries
- Expanding membership and potentially recruiting more observer states
- Potential escalation in activities the alliance takes part in (tentative ideas include friendship and joint partnership agreements)
- Joint military bases
- Saraibia
- Intelligence sharing among member nations
- Potential joint representation in the Asuran Council
- Alliance mission statement