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Kalistan comments on Baltusian Elections
"Her Imperial Majesty congratulates Baltusia", says FM
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
September 1, 5669


FM Jeffrey Hewlett congratulates Baltusia on recent elections

Her Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister, Sir Jeffrey Hewlett was back on TV-1's "Kaliburg Tonight" last week discussing Kalistani warming toward Baltusia. "Her Imperial Majesty has sent an official letter to the Government in Johnston to congratulate the Baltusians on their recent elections, and to make sure they are aware that Kalistan is ready to talk with Baltusia and strengthen relations in the region." The comments came following the formation of an effective governing formation of a center right coalition made of the Libertarians, the Free Minded Party and the Baltusia First Party, led by incoming first minister Vince Macey.

"Kalistan is prepared to welcome Baltusia to Kaliburg to discuss improving trade and diplomacy between our two nations," said the Foreign Minister. "We are encouraged by the ouster of Mr. Merridan, who governed the nation as an unchecked authority, and the return of the power of the government to the people." Hewlett also said that Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Mary I Ananto was heartened that the people selected a party that is dedicated to the civil liberties of the people of the Nation.

"While Kalistan will not fully endorse an economic liberal agenda, it is our hope that there are still many areas that Kalistan and Baltusia may work together," said Minister Hewlett. "Included among those is Anantonese security. If Baltusia truly wishes to be a partner in the security of the Anantonese Ocean, there is room for them at the table."

The Foreign Minister, while answering questions about Playa de Paz, south of San Luis, said "Baltusia seems content with her Imperial Majesty keeping her estate there, so long as we continue our agreements that have proceeded this government regarding the flying of Baltusian colors over Kalistani colors on the estate. It is a small concession that is more symbolic than anything, and it is one her Imperial Majesty is happy to continue to observe to demonstrate her understanding of the current political situation in San Luis." The foreign Minister noted that Kalistan has not obtained extraterritoriality for the estate, so despite the fact that the Empress generally lives at and holds residency at Playa de Paz for four month of the year, the land still falls under Baltusian jurisdiction and is subject to all Baltusian and San Luis laws.

"She did note her interest in purchasing adjacent stretches of land and would like to aggrandize the estate as far as she may under Baltusian law," said the Foreign Minister. "To accomplish this goal is is important that our two nations maintain as close and as friendly relations as possible. To this end, she would love to have the opportunity to meet with and entertain First Minister Macey at her home this winter, to sort of introduce herself, introduce the Crown Prince, and speak with the First Minister informally, as a genuine and sincere effort to get to know the incoming Libertarian and find out what their positions are on several important matters, especially as pertaining to Playa de Paz, San Luis state, Kalistan and Gaduridos, and the Anantonese Ocean region. She also wants to make herself available to talk to the First Minister about the Joint Lucid Accords, which has governed the bilateral arrangement between Kalistan and Baltusia for decades now.

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