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Valruzian President-Chancellor visits Kalistan
Solidifies mutual cooperation and friendship
Dulnerstaad, Grand Duchy of Ananto
October 1, 5726
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President-Chancellor Kos joins Empress and Chancellor on a tour of Dulnerstaad during recent visit
The President-Chancellor of Valruzia, Ms. Alexandra Kos has formally visited Kalistan for her first, but hopefully not her last time late last month and was warmly greeted by Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Carolina II Ananto and Chancellor of the Empire Sir Johnathan Mickelson. The state visit began with an informal audience at the Imperial Residence in Eveari and included a small reception where the Head of the Valruzian state was greeted by members of the Kalistani nobility, who were summoned by the Crown to the event, as well as Deputies of the National Assembly and local community leaders. The visit also included a tour of Dulnerstaad, stopping by the world famous Royal Imperial Aquarium and taking a stroll along the Dulnerstaad Boardwalk that overlooks the Northern Limit of the Ananto Strait. There the Empress treated the visiting President to a dissertation on the important marine wildlife which has been restored through the combined efforts of the Imperial Aquarium and the National Oceanographic Society, listing the myriad species which have been able to be reintroduced through careful restoration and conservation of sea resources and habitats.
From there, the tour also extended to a driving tour of Kaliburg, where the Party crossed the landmark Wilson Bridge that spans the mouth of Davon Bay, and then stopped in at Cliff House to introduce the President to the Empress' eventual successor, His Highness, the Crown Prince William Ananto-Rosenfeld. Ms. Casey Leigh-Campbell, the future Princess Consort, was also introduced to President-Chancellor, and made a great impression on her with knowledge of Valruzian geography and history. The Party was accompanied by His Highness the Prince Consort Elliot Rosenfeld, who stayed with them for the rest of the journey. Following the visit to Cliff House, the group boarded the MagLev and travelled to Luxon, where they met with Lady Melanie Ananto-McLinn, and took a tour of House Ananto operations. They stayed with Ananto-McLinn that evening, taking in fine dining and going to a live music venue to hear a local jazz trio over drinks.
The President-Chancellor was reportedly charmed by the efforts that Her Imperial Majesty took to show her a good time and make her visit memorable. The Empress also did manage to accomplish business during the visit: Kalistan and Valruzia have come to a handshake agreement on Kalistani assistance for Morskina in the form of technology assistance as well as direct support as the Western Seleyan ally begins setting up its naval production capabilities. "Well," said Chancellor of the Empire Mickleson, "The two women did speak in Valruzian quite extensively, and I sadly do not know Valruzian. As far as I could tell, their discussion was frank and honest, and they were both at ease with one another, suggesting to me that Kalistan will be able to provide to Valruzia whatever assistance it needs to bring the nation up to its desired level of operations. This is one of the benefits of having an absolute monarch: If Her Imperial Majesty can do something, and wants to do something, it gets done. So her word on the matter is, as in all things, the last word on the matter." The Empress recapped the conversations for the Chancellor later, and the President-Chancellor eventually asked the Empress to switch to Vrassan, which she speaks well, for the benefit of the Chancellor of the Empire.
"The two leaders also spoke about increasing cultural exchange and improving tourist and travel access between both nations," said Mickelson. "Both reaffirmed their commitment to fair trade and agreed to look for ways for mutual commerce to support each nation's respective national priorities. Over all the visit was very warm, very productive, and very encouraging for Her Imperial Majesty, and demonstrates that the relationship between our two nations is as strong and mutually beneficial now, toward the end of the Empress' reign as it was under Dame Pawlik at the beginning of Her Imperial Majesty's reign. The Empress was deeply impressed by the seriousness of the President-Chancellor, her commitment to her homeland and to her People, and expressed her sincerest gratitude to the President for Valruzia's friendship and partnership over the years."
The Chancellor said that deep down, the Empress maintains a very strong personal affinity for Valruzia, given Dame Urzsula Pawlik's mentorship while the then Minor Princess Carolina studied in Valruzia as a teenager. The teenaged monarch considered Pawlik something of an idol and remembered being star struck when she actually got to meet the Valruzian President. "The Empress has never forgotten her time spent in Valruzia as a young student, and has never stopped practicing Valruzian, both in her home and whenever the family visited Valruzia. She considers Valruzia her home away from home, and loves visiting Szary and Nowagard while staying in Valruzia. This state visit was eagerly anticipated by the Empress, and I believe she was not disappointed for the opportunity to meet the new President-Chancellor, Her Excellency Ms. Kos."
Having secured Kalistani friendship and support for another generation at least, Chancellor of the Empire Mickelson said Kos will be welcomed in Kalistan any time. "One thing that was discussed while meeting with House Ananto was a possible membership in the Order of Gray Smoke. It came up in conversation. Ms. Kos was reminded that Dame Pawlik had accepted a membership, which essentially creates a virtual peerage. Ms. Kos seemed surprised that the question was raised and said she honestly had never thought about it, but if it was formally offered at a later time, I got the distinct feeling that she would certainly consider it respectfully and seriously." The Empress also mentioned that she would like to return the courtesy and offered to Kos to make a formal state visit before she retires in 5730. "Perhaps around the next Six Nation's Tournament of Rugby," said the Chancellor.
The State Visit ended too soon, but the nation extends its good will and best wishes to the People of Valruzia.
From there, the tour also extended to a driving tour of Kaliburg, where the Party crossed the landmark Wilson Bridge that spans the mouth of Davon Bay, and then stopped in at Cliff House to introduce the President to the Empress' eventual successor, His Highness, the Crown Prince William Ananto-Rosenfeld. Ms. Casey Leigh-Campbell, the future Princess Consort, was also introduced to President-Chancellor, and made a great impression on her with knowledge of Valruzian geography and history. The Party was accompanied by His Highness the Prince Consort Elliot Rosenfeld, who stayed with them for the rest of the journey. Following the visit to Cliff House, the group boarded the MagLev and travelled to Luxon, where they met with Lady Melanie Ananto-McLinn, and took a tour of House Ananto operations. They stayed with Ananto-McLinn that evening, taking in fine dining and going to a live music venue to hear a local jazz trio over drinks.
The President-Chancellor was reportedly charmed by the efforts that Her Imperial Majesty took to show her a good time and make her visit memorable. The Empress also did manage to accomplish business during the visit: Kalistan and Valruzia have come to a handshake agreement on Kalistani assistance for Morskina in the form of technology assistance as well as direct support as the Western Seleyan ally begins setting up its naval production capabilities. "Well," said Chancellor of the Empire Mickleson, "The two women did speak in Valruzian quite extensively, and I sadly do not know Valruzian. As far as I could tell, their discussion was frank and honest, and they were both at ease with one another, suggesting to me that Kalistan will be able to provide to Valruzia whatever assistance it needs to bring the nation up to its desired level of operations. This is one of the benefits of having an absolute monarch: If Her Imperial Majesty can do something, and wants to do something, it gets done. So her word on the matter is, as in all things, the last word on the matter." The Empress recapped the conversations for the Chancellor later, and the President-Chancellor eventually asked the Empress to switch to Vrassan, which she speaks well, for the benefit of the Chancellor of the Empire.
"The two leaders also spoke about increasing cultural exchange and improving tourist and travel access between both nations," said Mickelson. "Both reaffirmed their commitment to fair trade and agreed to look for ways for mutual commerce to support each nation's respective national priorities. Over all the visit was very warm, very productive, and very encouraging for Her Imperial Majesty, and demonstrates that the relationship between our two nations is as strong and mutually beneficial now, toward the end of the Empress' reign as it was under Dame Pawlik at the beginning of Her Imperial Majesty's reign. The Empress was deeply impressed by the seriousness of the President-Chancellor, her commitment to her homeland and to her People, and expressed her sincerest gratitude to the President for Valruzia's friendship and partnership over the years."
The Chancellor said that deep down, the Empress maintains a very strong personal affinity for Valruzia, given Dame Urzsula Pawlik's mentorship while the then Minor Princess Carolina studied in Valruzia as a teenager. The teenaged monarch considered Pawlik something of an idol and remembered being star struck when she actually got to meet the Valruzian President. "The Empress has never forgotten her time spent in Valruzia as a young student, and has never stopped practicing Valruzian, both in her home and whenever the family visited Valruzia. She considers Valruzia her home away from home, and loves visiting Szary and Nowagard while staying in Valruzia. This state visit was eagerly anticipated by the Empress, and I believe she was not disappointed for the opportunity to meet the new President-Chancellor, Her Excellency Ms. Kos."
Having secured Kalistani friendship and support for another generation at least, Chancellor of the Empire Mickelson said Kos will be welcomed in Kalistan any time. "One thing that was discussed while meeting with House Ananto was a possible membership in the Order of Gray Smoke. It came up in conversation. Ms. Kos was reminded that Dame Pawlik had accepted a membership, which essentially creates a virtual peerage. Ms. Kos seemed surprised that the question was raised and said she honestly had never thought about it, but if it was formally offered at a later time, I got the distinct feeling that she would certainly consider it respectfully and seriously." The Empress also mentioned that she would like to return the courtesy and offered to Kos to make a formal state visit before she retires in 5730. "Perhaps around the next Six Nation's Tournament of Rugby," said the Chancellor.
The State Visit ended too soon, but the nation extends its good will and best wishes to the People of Valruzia.
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Primary: Institutionalist Party of Kalistan (IPoK), 5146-
Inactive:
Socialist Party of Kalistan (SPoK), 2591-
Inactive:
Socialist Party of Kalistan (SPoK), 2591-