Another hot topic within the government is the country's potential membership of the SSTO, a South Sea military organization formed by Mairland and Verska. The SSTO was founded in 2003 by Mairland and Verska to increase military co-operation between the two countries and foster the economic development of both countries, the latest SSTO action was the joint naval exercise on February 27.
Platina's potential membership in the SSTO could bring the country greater economic growth and protection with competent allies. The purchase of new equipment, especially naval, and the economic help of Verska and Mairland would greatly benefit Platina, on the other hand, it would mean a reduction of national sovereignty. The government, led by the UNP, Partido Liberal and Democracia Platina, is in favor of the country's entry into the SSTO, while the opposition, made up of nationalists, populists and a fraction of the left, are absolutely against entry into the SSTO.
To decide what course of action will be taken in foreign policy, a vote will be taken in the Assembly to decide whether the country will join the SSTO or not. The vote will start the 2nd April and the results will be made public to the country on the same day