Egelion-Kalistan Diplomatic Conference | 5644

[Louis]

Su Majestad, Romulo I, Rey de Egelion 

We've heard the points presented by Her Imperial Majesty and I can wholeheartedly agree on the aforementioned points. We are open to negotiating a separate trade agreement between our two countries. We can of course naturally expect continued  immigration and cultural diffusion between both of our countries following this meeting. I will refer you to the Real Academia Egeliona concerning more integrated cultural ideas between our countries. We believe Palacio Arteaga is well-prepared to begin language supports and educational resources for your country as we have done with Dovani.

I will fully explain that we are in fact trade partners with Luthori et al, but we do not hold fully integrated economies with those of Artania. We of course use Mordusian ports as a means of resupply for our Southern Armada, but we do not expect further integration with Mordusia or Luthori. Our partnership remains fully in economics and royal diplomacy. Frankly, what how Luthori conducts itself on the global stage is no concern to myself or the rest of Altea. We fully understand Luthori's full potential on the global stage. Frankly, we see no concern in future Seleyan encroachments. 

On the matter of our missile tests, Castillo Garbaldi can confirm to you that we have begun testing ballistic technology as part of our ATENEA Missile Program. Our program is heavily designed as a potent missile defense system. However, we have begun to research and test prototypes for an advanced offensive aspect to this system as well. Put it simply, if Egelion is attacked by a foreign adversary, we will not only have the capability to defend ourselves, but attack from abroad as well. The conflict in Kundrati showed us many things, one of them being that we must be able to show military superiority many ways, not just with ground troops. This goes the same for our expansions in the Armada system as well: we must be ready for adversaries and their attacks. Our armadas will not only protect our region, but help with intervention abroad as well. Our trade is simply too precious for us to leave it unattended at sea. These are similar developments that have taken place in Kensington. We are no different. We want protection, but also the ability to respond ourselves. With our natural ability for diplomacy, we see our military developments as a "Plan B" to respond to global tensions.