August 1, 1993
Asterian Government invests heavily in Greater Kosovo industry, opulent returns expected.
Asteria has always been a large foreign investor within the Southern Balkans region, but recent investments within Greater Kosovo has brought that standing to a whole new level. The Asterian government has given the Kosovan government a 40-year $20Mn loan, at 4.5% interest, to develop the countries oil fields. In return, Asteria will acquire 5% of the oil the country produces. Economists have likened this deal to the ones conducted by the Landersvichian bank HLR in various African nations. In addition, Asterian construction companies will be building $450Mn worth of infrastructure within Greater Kosovo, at a competitive fee to other European companies. In addition, Greater Kosovo agrees to sell vital minerals and ores to Asteria at a special discount in order to supply the nation's metal consumption. Independent Asterian investors and financial institutions have also began to invest the nations drilling, mining, and manufacturing operations in hopes of great profits. Greater Kosovo is quickly becoming a major point of interest for the Asterian people.
Politically, Asteria has offered Greater Kosovo its unconditional support in its endeavors, and hopes to become much closer with the nation. Officially, the countries of Asteria and Greater Kosovo have signed a non-aggression pact, a sign of growing trust and friendship between the two nations. President Valerieva has invited General Marko Đurić to the Presidential Palace in Athens for a diplomatic visit between the two leaders, and to show the General the potential benefits Asterian economic assistance can provide to Greater Kosovo.