Kalistani Major History

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New Trading Block for Northern Seleya
October 5220

Background

Four countries have come together in northern Seleya to further develop regional ties through signing up to the Comprehensive North Seleyan Trade and Diplomatic Agreement (CoNSTraDA). The Treaty has nine clauses that commit signatory members to removing barriers to trade, investment, immigration and tourism. Provisions also include diplomatic protocols and commitment to regional security.

The initial signatory member states are listed below, all ratifying the agreement in 5219;
• The Empire of Ananto and Kalistan
• The Republic of Likatonia
• The Commonwealth of Lodamun
• The Republic of Tukarali

The four members states all have key roles in the global economy, with Kalistan having strong investment, agriculture, information technology and petroleum sectors, Likatonia providing financial services, Lodamun shipping, forestry and agriculture and Terra’s strongest currency and Tukarali with its manufacturing and agriculture.

Foreign and Trade Minister meeting at the first conference of CoNSTraDA members, held in Lodamun

Inaugural Meeting

The inaugural meeting took place in the capital of Lodamun, the Golavian Metropolitan District. Lodamun has been one of the key driving forces behind the new agreement. The intent is for the signatory members to meet at a conference annually to discuss policies beneficial to member states and to the region more broadly.

Future Expansion?

The United States of Baltusia is likely to join the agreement in the near future with a proposal being debated in the House of Representatives. It is known that Valruzia and Gaduridos are potential future candidates, but are currently excluded by domestic legislation. Gaduridos currently forbids foreign investment and Valruzia does not grant diplomatic immunity to diplomats. Additionally the non-Seleyan Kingdom of Dolgava has been invited as the nearest neighbour of the northern Seleyan nations, however at this time no steps have been taken in the Kingdom to join the agreement.