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Empress and FM fly to Seko
"This is a new Day for Anantonese Affairs," said Harney
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
January 8, 5715


Sir Thomas Harney and Her Imperial Majesty before flying out of Kaliburg

Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Carolina II Ananto flew to Seko along with Her Imperial Majesty's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sir Thomas Harney this week to Heimeikyo, to meet with the Primer Minister, Komori Aki. "We first want to take the opportunity to reach out to Seko as they stabilize, to congratulate the return to normal operations," said Sir Harney. "This will be a great opportunity for Her Imperial Majesty to make a good first impression with the Sekowan Government." Harney spoke with reporters before boarding the flight from Kaliburg to the Dovanian Capital.

The Foreign Minister outlayed a number of issues that Her Imperial Majesty would like to speak with Seko about. "Well, they are, unfortunately, a liberal nation, but Kalistan has long maintained some trade with Seko: For example, the black tea Her Imperial Majesty drinks during informal audiences comes from Seko. We do import some limited industrial inputs from Seko. And of course, they are a regular market for our finished goods. It makes sense that we should take the next step and begin to formalize our relationship."

The Foreign Minister says Her Imperial Majesty does not intend to address her title to the Kingdom of Sekowo during this visit. "I think she has things she considers to be more important to discuss," said Sir Harney. "Her Imperial Majesty would first of all like to formally offer an exchange of diplomatic personnel. She would also like to offer Seko the opportunity to take advantage of the Green Terra Initiative: Seko stands at the beginning of the next phase of its modernization, and it is her hope that with Kalistani assistance they can make a move toward becoming a green powerhouse in Western Dovani."

The Foreign Minister says he also intends to raise the issue of security cooperation with Seko. "Seko is a member of our region," said Harney. "What happens to Seko is of interest to Kalistan. And vice versa. The Chancellor has asked me to raise the issue of the Altea Accords with Seko to see if there is any interest in cooperation along the lines of our various regional agreements. So this will also be on the agenda."

The Foreign Minister predicted a positive and productive meeting between the two Anantonese Nations. "I am trying to remember if Kalistan has ever visited Seko in the Imperial Period. I don't think so, which means it has been far too long. It's Her Imperial Majesty's hope that this is the start of a new day for Anantonese Affairs." The Empress and her Foreign Minister are expected to be in Seko for about a week, meeting with the Sekowan Government, local business leaders, community leaders, and the Sekowan people. FM Harney was also accompanied by partner Quelle Jones, to whom he became engaged last month.

@TheRepublic