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FM announces tentative support for NDA in Xsampa
"Differing opinions in Kaliburg," says Ontiveros
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
October 1, 5723


FM Sir Miguel Ontiveros discusses Dovani instability in Kaliburg

"The problem is, the situation in Xsampa is very uncertain," said Her Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister, Sir Miguel Ontiveros. "We have a really nasty habit of speaking off the cuff here in this nation, and so I just don't want to get it wrong. But from discussions with Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Carolina II Ananto, she has made it clear that we wish to support stability and peace in Xsampa, even if it comes at the expense of democracy. So the Empress has ordered me to very carefully issue a position of support for the Custodian Tsundue Dramuktsang in their efforts to stabilize the Xsampan government, though to make it clear that Kalistan adopts no formal position of support for the Xsampan Revolution. Kalistan would explicitly take a stand against democratic elements constantly attempting to unsettle established order within nations, and this leads us to our position of support for the Dramuktsang administration. Her Imperial Majesty recognizes the efforts that the Custodian is making to help stabilize and bring peace to a nation whose democrats have gone wild."

Ontiveros noted that the advice of the Government was not unified which delayed a position on the matter. "There are some differing opinions in Kaliburg, as can be expected. But I want to be clear here: Her Imperial Majesty's fiat is absolute. What she says is our law, and that's all there is to this. Several nationalists, including Lady Melanie Alvarez-McLinn argued very strenuously against involving the Nation in a foreign country's internal affairs. I myself joined Lady Alvarez' statement in the cabinet meetings. Her Imperial Majesty countered that it is more important for Kalistan to be on the side of Order, and Xsampa, despite our ideological disagreements, is still a trusted partner in trade and security, and keeping them onside is more important than the impudent demands of fifty democratic parties." Ontiveros said his own opposition softened when it was reported that the Communist and other radical left formations in Xsampa opposed the Custodian's moves to restore Order in the Nation, though the Chancellor of the Empire still very strongly opposes the statement.

"At the end of the day, Kalistan does not normally support legislative coups," the Foreign Minister stated. "But in Xsampa's case, this does not appear to be the correct way to interpret the events. It appears that the action was taken to prevent a democratic legislative coup that would overturn the legitimate political order in the nation. Whatever Kalistan stands for, we do not support demagogic actors who whip up mobs with the aim of undermining their political opponents through nominally democratic processes. In this case, the ends of protecting order in the political system of Xsampa seem to justify the means, and it is on this point that the Empire of Ananto and Kalistan bases its support for the Custodial government of Premier Dramuktsang and the suspension of the Legislature. This is the same thing Her Imperial Majesty would do, and has done, in similar situations."

The Foreign Minister said he is in the process of putting a team together in the Xsampan Embassy to approach counterparts in the new Government to see how Kalistan may best support the Administration there. "Obviously, we are not going to be taking part in any sort of conflict between the current, legitimate government in Xsampa and its adversaries in the streets," said Ontiveros. "But Her Imperial Majesty wants to put some credible commitments to stability on the table. We first need to ascertain what the Government would need from us, rather than assuming that we know best. In a lot of cases, we do not, and Xsampa is certainly one of those cases. Her Imperial Majesty would like to have a plan in place by the year's end."

The Chancellor of the Empire's office issued the following statement: "Kalistan's policy is the sole and exclusive province of Her Imperial Majesty, and her Foreign Policy is enacted by Her Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister. The Government of the Empire of Ananto and Kalistan will continue to develop policy to enact and support Her Imperial Majesty's Fiat, whatever that happens to be."

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