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The '''Sotoan Basin Union''' (SBU) is an intergovernmental organization located in western [[Nortua]]. It was founded on June 21, 1996 in [[Norasa]], [[Constantio]], by delegates of Constantio, [[Cechena]], and [[Vuswistan]]. Its purpose upon its creation was the unification of Western Nortuan states in the aftermath of the [[Chezian War (1992-95)]], to further economic cooperation, and establish a unified currency. All member states utilize the 'Norta' as their official currency, contribute to a unified military force through their respective defense ministries, and promote Nortuan unity. | The '''Sotoan Basin Union''' (SBU) is an intergovernmental organization located in western [[Nortua]]. It was founded on June 21, 1996 in [[Norasa]], [[Constantio]], by delegates of Constantio, [[Cechena]], and [[Vuswistan]]. Its purpose upon its creation was the unification of Western Nortuan states in the aftermath of the [[Chezian War (1992-95)]], to further economic cooperation, and establish a unified currency. All member states utilize the 'Norta' as their official currency, contribute to a unified military force through their respective defense ministries, and promote Nortuan unity. | ||
The council's two statutory bodies are the Committee of Ministers, comprising the foreign ministers of each member state, and the Administrative Council, composed of members of the national parliaments of each member state. The headquarters are located in Norasa, with other regional headquarters being located in [[Tyrnatini]], [[Vuswsitan]] and until 2020 [[Covijo]], [[Syraranto]]. | The council's two statutory bodies are the Committee of Ministers, comprising the foreign ministers of each member state, and the Administrative Council, composed of members of the national parliaments of each member state. The headquarters are located in Norasa, with other regional headquarters being located in [[Tyrnatini]], [[Vuswsitan]] and until 2020, [[Covijo]], [[Syraranto]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Sotoan Basin Union SBU | |
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 Sotoan Basin Union member states | |
| Administrative capitals | Norasa, Constantio (Administrative) Tyrnatini, Vuswsitan Covijo, Syraranto (revoked 2020) |
| Type | Intergovernmental Organization |
| Membership | 7 members |
| Leaders | |
| Jordan Melhare, Constantio | |
| Diana Kyrikos, Vuswistan | |
| Zissis Palas, North Icadania | |
| Establishment | June 21st, 1996 |
| June 21st, 1996 | |
The Sotoan Basin Union (SBU) is an intergovernmental organization located in western Nortua. It was founded on June 21, 1996 in Norasa, Constantio, by delegates of Constantio, Cechena, and Vuswistan. Its purpose upon its creation was the unification of Western Nortuan states in the aftermath of the Chezian War (1992-95), to further economic cooperation, and establish a unified currency. All member states utilize the 'Norta' as their official currency, contribute to a unified military force through their respective defense ministries, and promote Nortuan unity.
The council's two statutory bodies are the Committee of Ministers, comprising the foreign ministers of each member state, and the Administrative Council, composed of members of the national parliaments of each member state. The headquarters are located in Norasa, with other regional headquarters being located in Tyrnatini, Vuswsitan and until 2020, Covijo, Syraranto.
History
The SBU was formed under the Treaty of Norasa signed by delegates of Constantio, Cechena, and Vuswistan in Norasa on June 21st, 1996. On August 1st, 1997, North Icadania joined the Union, followed less than a year later by Utobania.
On January 1st, 2005, both Syraranto and Karabakhi were accepted into the Union.
In 2020, in the wake of the civil war in Syraranto, their membership was revoked. Following the conflict's decline in late 2021, talks have begun to reinstate their seat.
Membership
Membership is available to any state in the Sotoan Basin, which consitutes a geographical region in western Nortua surrounding the Sotoa Sea. The administrative function of the Sotoan Basin Union is located in Norasa, Constantio, and operates as the hub of interaction and diplomacy between all member states. The current President of the SBU is Jordan Melhare of Constantio, while the Administrative Council President is Diana Kyrikos of Vuswistan, and the Economic Council President is Zissis Palas of North Icadania.
Members
| State | Date of Admission | Notes |
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 Constantio |
June 21st, 1996 | Founding state |
 Cechena |
June 21st, 1996 | Founding state |
 Vuswistan |
June 21st, 1996 | Founding state |
 North Icadania |
August 1st, 1997 | |
 Utobania |
April 10th, 1998 | |
 Syraranto |
January 1st, 2005 | Membership suspended in July, 2020 |
 Karabakhi |
January 1st, 2005 |