Kalistani Major History

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Kalistani returns from successful visit with Kirlawa Brethren
Lays the groundwork for successful future cooperation
Kaliburg Ananto
October 13, 3934


Representative of Kalistan, Tim Hood, meets with Plain Dress Brethren at Kirlawa Yearly Meeting
Hood's visit represents the first contact between the two groups

Kalistan representative Tim Hood visited the Republic of Kirlawa and has returned to Kalistan.  During his four month stay, Hood was treated well by the Kirlawa government, who graciously provided him lodging and security.  Hood reported that his meetings with low level members of the Kirlawan government, as well as the Kirlawa Yearly Meeting of the Society of Brethren went well.  Said Hood, "There is a surprisingly large amount of Brethren in Kirlawa, perhaps a million there, with a somewhat vibrant Yearly Meeting.  The method they have adopted is definitely of a more orthodox, Hosian variety than is practiced in Kalistan, but this doesn't exclude fraternity between the two groups."

Hood's visit to the country was a preliminary step in future Negotiations.  After being fully debriefed by the Foreign Ministry, Minister Donner expressed a desire for closer relations with Kirlawa.  Currently, Kalistan and Kirlawa are already tied in bonds of friendship through The Kalistan-Terra General Friendship Accord, and the Foreign Minister has expressed a desire to promote the terms of this treaty in increasing relations between Kalistan and Kirlawa.