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His Imperial Majesty travels to Likatonia
Invites Kundrati Bank Reps to Kalistan upon Return
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
April 30, 5550


Chancellor of the Empire, Dame Lindsay Ontiveros-Maxwell returns from Likatonia after successful state visit

The official Party representing Kalistan to Likatonia has returned to the Empire, and the Chancellor of the Empire, Dame Lindsay Ontiveros-Maxwell declared the visit to be a great success.

"His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor Fredrick II Ananto was very pleased with his interaction with Likatonian President Daniel and Ms. Olivia Greenshaw," said Dame Ontiveros. "Together they have laid the foundations of a warm relationship, and His Imperial Majesty will look forward to strengthening ties between our two nations in the coming months and years." Specifically, Dame Ontiveros noted that the two heads of state discussed extension of the Northern Seleyan Economic Community to Likatonia as well as linking the republic to the Trans Seleyan Rail Line. "His Imperial Majesty is very encouraged by the discussions he had with the Likatonian President on the issues. They may have different philosophies about the role of the State in the Economy, but I think the Emperor believes the Likatonian President to be a reasonable and intelligent man, and will work for the benefit of his people. This could include a gradual strengthening of economic and cultural bonds between our two states as well as bringing Likatonia into the Rail network. The President has vision for his nation, and the Emperor has notified him that we hope to help wherever we can for the improvement of Likatonia and Northern Seleya as a whole."

The encouraging assessment were coupled with additional reports on various tours the Emperor took around the nation. "His Imperial Majesty was treated to a review of the Likatonian Military, and the His Imperial Majesty's Minister of Defense was encouraged at the beginning steps Likatonia is taking to reprofessionalize and modernize their armed forces. The Empire will look for opportunities to support that effort in Likatonia, in partnership with the Likatonian Government and their other international Partners."

Dame Ontiveros said the Emperor enjoyed his visit to the Cardigan Showroom, and the meeting with company founder and CEO Michael Cardigan. "Their automobiles would find a lot of buyers in Kalistan, His Imperial Majesty told the Likatonians," said Dame Ontiveros. "He also noted Kalistan's trade deficit and suggested that Kalistan should want to open a market to these automobiles for our local internationalists, but trades for cars would need to be at parity: MoCo would need to be permitted to sell cars in Likatonia if Likatonia sought to sell autos in Kalistan. We do have interest, but the Emperor made it clear that trade situations meant that Kalistan should sell as many cars abroad as it imports to prevent the deficit from worsening."

The Chancellor finished her impromptu press conference by stating that the Emperor found the Likatonian people to be genteel and kind. "The Emperor felt that the people of Likatonia seemed to be quite well versed in Kalistani Imperial Etiquette, and observed it assiduously. The people of Likatonia went out of their way to make the Emperor feel comfortable and welcomed at all times, and the Emperor gave special praise to the dish that was served at the State Dinner. He is known to be very impressed with the Chicken Gumbo, noting the very unique spice palate for the dish. He requested the recipe of the chefs so he could pass it on to his own personal kitchen staff to add to his house's menu."

Besides the high level diplomacy and overtures in trade, infrastructure, regional cooperation, and military cooperation that was made during the visit, the Chancellor discussed his informal visits with the Kundrati Bank lawyer, Ms Pavlína Dvořáčková Hulanevek, who was also in country at the same time to discuss Etxean Bank Affairs. Ms. Hulanevek, who is one year the Emperor's senior, is a member of the Hulanevek Family, which has long played a central role in Kundrati and International Affairs, and has produced two presidents for Kundrati, and was the organizer of the former Royal House of Hanzen, The Emperor was paired frequently with Ms. Hulanevek, in both formal and informal settings throughout the trip.

"As a result of these meetings, and the opportunity that His Imperial Majesty has taken to learn about what Ms Hulanavek does, the Emperor has asked his Foreign Secretary, Dame DuMont to invite representatives from Etxean Bank to Kalistan to discuss international finance law, a matter he appears to have recently taken an interest in," the Chancellor said with a perceptible smile on her face. "I am not here to say that his interest is anything other than what he claims it to be, but the timing sure seems to be perfectly transparent. We have, however, extended the invitation to representatives of the Etxean Bank to come to Kaliburg and explain the finer points of International Finance Law to His Imperial Majesty as their convenience, and I instructed Dame DuMont to specifically invite Ms. Hulanevek for the visit." The Chancellor, at this point suppressed a smile, and said "It seems that several of us conspired to put those two together, and while this may seem conspiratorial, conspiracies are notoriously difficult to prove. We shall see what comes of their second meeting, to discuss the riveting topic of International Finance Law."

Overall, the bonds between Kalsitan and Likatonia, and possibly with Kundrati, have been greatly strengthened by this brief but relaxing meeting. The Emperor said as he landed in Kalistan:

"We have visited Likatonia for the first time in a very long time. Kalistan looks for opportunities to deepen cultural, economic and security ties with our neighbors, and we would like to see opportunities to invest in Likatonia's growing industries, including the livestock and agriculture industries. We were quite taken by the decency and politeness of the Likatonian people. In all instances, they strove to cause no offense, and were very polite and kind and endeavored to put our ministers and us at ease in all situations. We have a much more favorable opinion of Likatonia than we have has in a long time. They are also a proud nation and we will happily work with them on any projects that we are able. They are much like Ananto in many ways, and we hope that they will have many more years of growth and success. We will make our nation available to help them as they need. In addition, we also look forward to meeting with our new Kundrati contact again, post haste."

The Likatonian visit now in the books, the Emperor hopes to dispatch a new Ambassador within a number of years. "The Emperor has sent a request to the President of Likatonia, President Greenshaw, and his staff for the exchange of Ambassadors and the creation of a permanent embassy in Kaliburg. Talks over cooperation with Likatonians are ongoing. Meanwhile, the Emperor will look forward to the next visit, this time from Kundrati.