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On the Job: FM tours Gaduridos
Is joined by Viceroy, members of Gaduri Government and Business Community
Puerto Vacito, Curenatecas
June 4, 5686


FM Harney joins Viceroy Alvarez-Urquizo to reaffirm Anantonese Bond

Her Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister, Sir Thomas Harney, was on tour this month across Gaduridos, where he made important commitments to Gaduri Commitments. "Gaduridos saved our bacon," he said, speaking Egelian to an assembled crowd in Ciudad Gaduri. "You came through for us when we were in need over the last few years, and we are here to repay your kindness." He announced that Kalistan has committed large sums of money to help the nation expand its infrastructure, automotive, Steel, and tourism industries, and to increase purchase guarantees of Gaduri agricultural products, including sugar, coffee, cocoa, rum, and textiles. "Kalistan's markets are open, and it is time for Gaduridos to cash in."

The speech was part of goodwill visit, the new FM's first to the Southern Constituent Nation of his tenure. He also met with the Viceroy, Lady Anantonia Ananto-Urquizo, and the Prime Minister and members of the Gaduri Government. He personally extended Kalistan's appreciation for Gaduridos' assistance in helping Kalistan through its recession, and discussed unmet needs of Gadurios. "Our mission here is to let Gaduridos know that we stand with them, as full members of the Anantonese Empire, and that Kalistan renews its commitment to the well being and prosperity of the Gaduri people." The FM said the mission was arranged by Chancellor of the Empire, Lady Ericka Donahue, with the knowledge and approval of the Princess Regent.

Much of the visit was spent touring various sites around Marlingantos, Northern and Southern Vintalli and Cuernatecas. The Foreign Minister met with the Coffee Growers' Union in Vintalli, steel workers at Puerto Vacito, shipping magnates in the Capital, and cotton producers in Montedios. He also made a stop to Bentasur, the home of Third Regular Navy, which guards the southern Approaches into the North Anantonese Ocean, and met with Kalistani families stationed on base. "The months and years away from home by these Naval Personnel and their families have unexpectedly created almost a new unique local culture which is something of a cajun: Storefronts and signs are in Egelian and Vrassan, and the youth who grow up together have their own slang which is quite unique to the area. The two populations freely interact, and Bentasur is a somewhat popular location for naval veterans who have separated from active service, to return to so they may resume the relationships they began when they were stationed here. It creates a very vibrant culture which is different from other regions of the nation."

The FM said that Lady Alvarez has been back and forth to Kaliburg since the beginning of this year to confer with the Princess Regent and ensuring continued commitment to our ironclad bond. "Her Excellency, the Viceroy is also scheduled to visit again in June, so we will look forward to meeting with her." Part of the discussions revolve around renewing the various treaties and agreements that tie the two nations together. "Whenever there is a change in the Government in Kalistan, Gaduridos has very actively sought to ensure that the status quo is maintained between our two nations. Gaduridos enjoys a high amount of local autonomy under the AE banner which allows it to prosper while not having to spend money on programs that Kalistan is eager to pick up, mostly involving the Foreign Policy and security fields, while Kalistan and Gaduridos are major trading partners on top of that. Therefore, their continued economic prosperity continues to depend on maintaining excellent relationships between our two nations, and Kalistan is absolutely eager to do the same." When the FM was asked what Kalistan derives from its relationship, he stated, "They have provided our nation with many of its basic needs and a not insignificant portion of its luxuries for decades. On top of that, we get an Empire out of it. What else should we ask for?"

The trip will wind up next Monday and FM Harney will return home after that. He said that the Chancellor and the Princess Regent were considering a visit for her and her Imperial Majesty, the Empress in Waiting Carolina-Katherine Michelle Ananto-Connor later in the year, but any talks of a visit are still in the early stages and are largely dependent upon the Princess Regent's health.

@TheRepublic