Gaduridos

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Trade deal secured with Bianjie; The first of many to come.
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February 17th, 5719
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Restoring the trade hub status of Gaduridos is something that not only would benefit the economy, but would also support national pride, as it is something Gaduridos has prided itself on for a long time. However, trade deals are required for that. And this week, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sofía Galán has confirmed that after meeting with her counterpart in the Bianjian capital of Gemun, a formal trade deal has been signed between Bianjie and Gaduridos. 

With Vintalli being home to a majority of the country's agriculture, mostly coffee and bananas, the trade deal with Bianjie was primarily focused on agriculture, as per the wishes of Gemun. As such, Gaduridos will export coffee and other agricultural goods to Bianjie, and Bianjie will purchase, providing Bianjie with agricultural products and Gaduridos with money. A win win for both states. More importantly, this is a good step for restoring the trade hub identity, and establishing relations with Bianjie, of which little relations existed prior. While the question of business ties and other potential economic ties isn't exactly out of the picture, given the current focus of the de la Cruz administration and the goal of restoring the trade hub identity, the potential for the Gaduri-Bianjian relationship to evolve is still there. 

Whatever the case, small as this trade deal may seem, it is the first of many as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently engaged in discussions with other countries to set up trade deals, and this will no doubt help the country. Plus, it'll allow the de la Cruz administration to begin infrastructure projects relating to ports and such for future trade.
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In Other News;

Businesses show some confidence in the government; It's not falling confidence, but not rising either.

The Workers Party of Gaduridos and it's internal contradictions; Is it simply too big of a tent for the far left?

How has Pan-Seleyanism molded over the years? Especially with the PSSG back in charge.
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El Mensajero de la Mañana (Morning Courier) is the nationwide daily morning newspaper, located in Gadur.