Rildanor

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Astier to visit Meriath; Negotiations to end disputes, begin proper reconciliation, democratization and potentially unification.
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June 3rd, 5678
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David Astier has set out on his most radical move yet, and perhaps the most necessary. Visiting Meriath. Painting it as negotiations instead of capitulation (to what few hardliners remain), Astier is looking to directly negotiate with Meriath in good faith and properly bring about peace. He's states that unification is not the goal, but simply securing peace, mutual prosperity and if conditions allow, unification. 

For starters however, what has been done immediately is recognizing Meriath as a proper state, and as an equal one to that. This is likely to help ensure negotiations are smooth, irregardless of if unification or division occurs. Key among Astier's goals are resolving any territorial disputes, open up mutual trade between the two states, and push for cordial relations. Sources inside the Noir Presidency have confirmed that they've engaged in good faith as well, optimistic in the direction that the mainland is heading, but have stated that unification will only be possible if elections are prioritized. While the negotiations are kept under wraps to the public for obvious reasons, it's likely that Astier will accept most if not all Meriathi demands.

The question of unification itself however, is something else entirely. Even if the negotiations are smooth, it can very much not occur. Just as equally, it can. The media will simply have to wait. But for now, Astier is looking to bring Rildanor to the table to negotiate with Meriath and bring about peace and pave the way for prosperity in the region, and resolve all tensions peacefully.