NOTE: The events depicted within this thread took place IC'ly between the 26th of February and the 4th of March regardless of publication
Republic of Midrasia
République de Mydrazia
To whom it may concern,
This is to certify that your presence is requested at the upcoming summit in the city of Fortnouveau.
Across this world, we currently live in trying times. No nation on the face of this planet is not touched, in one way or another, by the problems of today's world. Be they conflict, inequality, terrorism or environmental issues. Perhaps never in the history of our peoples, besides perhaps the global conflicts which devastated this planet and the people who live upon it, have we faced such a monumental task of bringing peace, stability and prosperity to our respective countries. The instability of the past few years have made it clear to us that we are unable to conquer this challenge alone. Thus, we must look to each other. Only through the strength of our common endeavour and co-operation between our respective states, may we overcome the issues facing our world. As a result it is my belief that these times necessitate an international conference and agreement to ensure that we are able to restore peace and harmony to our world.
The current state of international relations is an unfortunate one, and I will not deny that the nations of this world do not see eye to eye on all issues. However, this does not mean we cannot agree on anything at all. In many ways, cooperation between our states and respective power blocs is within our vested interest for creating a peaceful coexistence and tackling issues we both face such as international terrorism, climate change and the use of inhumane weaponry.
As a result, it is my hope that this conference may form the basis for further international cooperation. I believe that by reaching an international agreement within this conference and repeating such summits on an annual basis that we may be able to overcome our differences and co-operate in pursuit of a more peaceful prosperous world.
Yours Faithfully,
Melcion Portas, Consul of Midrasia
ATTENDEES
Invitees to the event have been selected by the Republic based on a range of considerations.
In an attempt to foster constructive discussions, the number of invitees to the event has been limited. Nevertheless, the initial nations invited to the event may also invite one other nation to attend discussions.
It is expected that the head-of-state, or government of the invited country will attend the summit, though if this proves impossible a suitable replacement may suffice.
It should be noted that the conference may act as an opportunity to foster relations with nations across Aeia, and as a result full diplomatic etiquette is expected.
The following nations are invited to attend the Fortnouveau summit based on their international status, relation to discussed issues, or by invitation from an existing invitee:
- Alydian Republic of Aramas
- Aquidneck
- Carcossica
- Crylante
- Democratic Federation
- Hipasia
- Midrasia
- Newreyan Kingdom
- Ovandera
- Onza
- Rohst
- Saraibia
- Ternca
- tir Lhaeraidd
- Torroso
- Volgaria
- Vvarden
LOCATION
The conference will be held in Fortnouveau, a cultural hub within southern Majula.
Fortnouveau has been a Midrasian territory since 1507 when the surrounding area played host to little more than a fishing village. The region soon expanded due to the rising influence of the Midrasian Oriental Charter and soon became a thriving trade port. Today Fortnouveau remains the jewel of Majula with a thriving trade scene with links throughout the world. The city of Fortnouveau boasts a unique blend of Asuran and traditional Majulan cultures, evident in the areas architecture, cuisine, language and people. The territory of Fortnouveau also plays host to the launch site of the Midrasian space program, which benefits from the territory's proximity to the equator. Temperatures in Fortnouveau can reach an average of around 28 degrees Celsius in March so be sure to pack your sunscreen.
Attendees will be staying at the Hotel Lac Mirebeau for the duration of the summit.
The hotel is a state of the art facility within Fortnouveau, iconic for its environmentally friendly, rural aesthetic. The Lac Mirebeau prides itself in high quality service, which is why the hotel is recognised as the highest rated in Majula. The hotel regularly plays host to wealthy international patrons travelling from overseas, however the hotel has been cleared specifically for the summit.
The hotel features a plethora of facilities including tennis courts, numerous swimming pools, bars, restaurants, cinema, casino, gym, spa, gardens and a banquet hall that will be used for the finale of the event.
For the duration of the summit, security at the hotel will be provided for by local Fortnouveau security services, in co-operation with Midrasian special forces and gendarmes.
The summit itself will take place in the recently constructed Fortnouveau Convention Centre at the heart of the city.
Just a short drive away from the hotel, the newly built facility features over 100 conference rooms, a number of lounges and bars and a main hall which the majority of the event will be taking place.
Attendees will be transferred to and from the convention centre and hotel by staff as and when they request.
ITINERARY
Arrival and Registration
It is expected that national representatives arriving to take part in discussions will arrive on site by around 10am on Saturday March 3rd, local time.
Representatives arriving to take part in the discussions on the Volgarian-Vvardeni Settlement are expected to arrive twenty-four hours in advance so that discussions may be settled before the beginning of the conference itself. The summit is expected to last for a maximum duration of seven days, though this may be extended or shortened as necessary. Arrivals will be met by staff at Fortnouveau International Airport where they will be escorted to their lodgings for the duration of the summit. All essential costs will be covered by the Midrasian state.
Day 0 - Volgarian-Vvardeni Settlement
Discussions for the Volgarian-Vvardeni Settlement are expected to take place on Friday 2nd of March and will involve diplomats from the nations of Volgaria and Vvarden, with discussions being arbitrated by officials from Midrasia and Rohst.
Issues to be discussed include the outlining of an official peace treaty between the two nations, an agreement regarding the status of Vvardeni minorities within Volgaria, and the creation of a mechanism to arbitrate over similar future conflicts.
It is expected that an agreement will be reached by the end of the day, however discussions may be extended into the Saturday if required.
Day I - Introductions
The majority of arrivals will take place on the 2nd or 3rd of March.
No official events will take place on these dates, besides the Volgarian-Vvardeni discussions. All other nations may use the first day of the summit however they wish.
Access to both the Hotel and Convention Centre will be provided by staff.
Attendees may wish to use the free day to explore the hotel, convention centre or surrounding city and area of Fortnouveau. A security escort will be provided to all attendees who wish to explore outside of the hotel or convention centre grounds.
Day II - Aramas Civil War, Saraibia and Kavo
The first official day of discussions will encompass the ongoing civil war in Aramas and the related conflicts in Kavo and Saraibia.
Of particular consideration will be:
- A resolution to the ongoing refugee crisis
- Agreements for a de-escalation of the conflict and post-war normalisation
- Discussion of the Muscat government's usage of chemical weaponry
- Resolution for post-war Kavo
- Discussion of the current Hipaso-Saraibian War
Day III - Newreyan Civil War
The second day of official discussions will encompass the ongoing civil war in Newrey. The Newreyan delegation will be invited to give a speech regarding the current conflict and its expectations from the international community.
Furthermore, nations directly affected by the conflict in Newrey will also be invited to provide their input on the ongoing crisis.
It is hoped that through discussions a solution may be drafted to limit the impact of the conflict itself, whilst also potentially moving towards the creation of a ceasefire agreement and the future rebuilding effort in the country.
Day IV - Tackling International Terrorism
Day four will encompass discussions of international terrorism and how Aeian nations can better cooperate against further attacks.
It is expected that an agreement will be drafted allowing Aeian nations to better combat the threat of terrorism through limited intelligence sharing and law enforcement co-operation.
Expected discussion topics include:
- Combating the Nation of Irsad and related organisations
- Protecting international borders
- Law-enforcement co-operation
Day V - Tackling Climate Change
Day five will be given over to discussions on how Aeian nations can better combat climate change through the setting of emissions targets and co-operation in moving towards green energy solutions.
It is hoped that nations will agree to set an emission target, limiting the environmental impact of each nation and providing a path towards a pollution free future.
It is hoped that an international charter may be drafted to ensure that nations stick to defined emissions target, whilst also providing a basis for future environmental co-operation.
Day VI - Restricting the usage of Inhumane Weaponry
Day six will see the discussion of how to combat and restrict the usage of inhumane weaponry, weather used by national militaries, or rogue organisations.
It is hoped that within the discussions nations will agree to a charter which will define what qualifies as an inhumane weapon, whilst also providing provisions to prevent the production and distribution of such weaponry, similar to the existing treaty on nuclear non-proliferation.
It is hoped that such a charter will be adopted by all nations of Aeia, thus preventing the use and distribution of inhumane weapons, whilst allowing authorities to co-operate to enforce such measures on rogue organisations.
Day VII - Finalisation and Banquet
The final day will be given over to any existing unresolved discussions.
It is hoped that by the final day all attendees will be signatories to the drafted agreement covering each area of discussion. It is hoped that this agreement will subsequently be ratified by each attending nation as per the relevant legislative proceedings within the specific polity. It is also hoped that the finalised treaty will outline a future summit of similar substance to take place on an annual basis.
Following the finalisation of the treaty, all attendees will be invited to a banquet at the Hotel Lac Mirebeau before departing the following day.