Deltaria

[Rogue]

Strani List

October 2nd, 5622

Foreign Secretary refuses to name Istalia, recognizes Quanzar and Alaria

The Imperial Secretary of Foreign Affairs refused to call Istalia by name during a recent press conference in the eastern city of Sorpatak. Instead, Secretary Jurčević called the current conflict still raging there to be "a great tragedy to the people of Quanzar". When asked if he could clarify his comment and refusal to name Istalia, he stated "We recognize the Great Emirate of Quanzar as the sole legitimate government that may rule over the ravaged peninsula." On the status of the Istalian island, the Secretary noted that "it is no secret that we recognize the Republic of Alaria as the sovereign entity to rule over the island of Alaria."

While the hate between Thallers and Istalians has been known for centuries, the new regime of Emperor Slavko is clearly taking a hardline stance on the Istalian issue. When a reporter called Istalia by name, Secretary Jurčević responded by saying "Istalia? What is that exactly?" All government communication at this point has also resorted not to name Istalia, always reffering to either Quanzar or Alaria. Despite this clear hostile stance towards that Imperial nation, Secretary Jurčević did express the governments desire to stay out of the ongoing civil war, citing "a focus on domestic affairs" that prevents Deltaria to do anything besides observing in that conflict.