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Cautious reaction from Romula: Istalia cautiously welcomes the peace of Shar-Mearvi

The Istalian Government welcomes the détente between Xsampa and Amudim, but warns of the risks of new geopolitical tensions and fears trade blockades in a larger crucial area for global trade

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December 5679 (OOC: backdated)

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ROMULA - The government of the Imperial State of Istalia reacted with measured tones to the Shar-Mearvi Conference, the historic summit that led to the signing of the agreement between Xsampa and the City-States of Amudim, sanctioning the creation of a Special Autonomous Canton along the Yeudi Coastline and Xsampa's accession to the 3rd Point Federation (3PF).

The treaty, which provides for the gradual transfer of territories over fifteen years and the establishment of a special economic zone with its own laws and institutions, was greeted with strong international resonance: enthusiastic reactions, perplexity, and harsh condemnations.

While Kalistan publicly expressed concern about the implications of the new geopolitical balance and recalled its diplomats from Xsampa, Egelion and Bianjie expressed strong opposition at the terms of the agreement, fearing a weakening of Pan-Dovanian cooperation.
Valruzia also finds itself in a delicate position, balancing international pressure with domestic sensitivities, particularly those of the Yeudi community.

For its part, the Imperial State Government has adopted a cautious approach. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, the government stated:

Every step toward regional peace and stability represents a positive outcome for the stability of the entire Red Bass Ocean and for international trade.

At the same time, the statement emphasizes that Istalia:

Will closely monitor the development of the situation, hoping that neither party takes unilateral action that could impede the free flow of trade or cause particularly strong geopolitical tensions, as has happened in the past.

Romula's primary concern is the potential consolidation of a large and highly strategic geopolitical bloc, which could exert excessive control over the main global trade corridors passing through the area.

On the military front, the government has not openly commented on the progressive influx of Xsampan armed forces into the areas covered by the agreement, limiting itself to reiterating a position of "cautious vigilance and observation".

Istalian analysts note, however, that the deliberately moderate official response does not fully reflect the widespread sentiment in the country, where a significant portion of public opinion and some political sectors continue to view the 3rd Point Federation with suspicion.

Many commentators recall the criticism leveled at the 3rd Point Federation, accusing it of having contributed more to the militarization and strategic competition than to the security of the so-called Migrant Pass. It is also perceived by some nationalist fringes as an instrument of Beiteyneuse influence during the period preceding the fall of the former power of Majatra. Not to mention the involvement of the Federation and its related or allied bodies in the fall and fragmentation of Istalia following the Peninsula War and the conspiracy theories about the role of Beiteynu in undermining Istalia prosperity and power at the time of the Third Empire, acting like a snake in the breast against the official allied Istalia, with some of the most patriotic fringes that says that this was the conseguence of Istalian opposition to the dark plan of global hegemony of Beiteynu.

Although the government has chosen not to fuel conspiracy theories, in Romula they are aware that the history of relations with Beiteinu and the major powers in the north-western region of Majatra remains a sensitive wound in the national memory.

For now, Istalia's stance remains one of diplomatic moderation: supporting peace and economic cooperation, but without renouncing careful monitoring of strategic balances that could redefine the continent's trade routes and political structures.

Minister Secretary of State Moccia commented to the press:

An end to a century of hostility is always a positive thing, but the real challenge begins now: ensuring that peace does not become a pretext for renewed tensions.