14-10-2025, 10:26 PM
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Cahtica - Secretary of Foreign Affairs Costi Bus has expressed "serious concerns" over the recent closure of the Grand Canal in Vanuku. While Deltarian trade barely flows through the canal, a remnant of old conflicts between the two nations, the actions by Wiel do raise concerns for the imperial government that similar actions, such as potentially blocking the Majatran strait, could be seen in the (near) future. Secretary Bus stated that the Secretariat is monitoring the situation in Vanuku and is in close contact with regional partners within Majatra.
Diplomatic channels between Vanuku and Deltaria have been shaky throughout their history. While official diplomatic relations exist, both governments rarely are in contact. This "vacuum" of information is partially responsible for the concerns expressed within the secretariat. Additionally, Deltaria is only now on a trajectory of economic growth and rebuilding its military, with the country currently in no position to challenge any action by Wiel. Despite this precarious situation, Secretary Bus, Minister of War Nikolina Vujnović and other colleagues within the Imperial Cabinet are in close contact with one another to see what options are on the table in an effort to defend Deltarian interests. One such option is deploying regular drone patrols on the Majatran Sea, which could be used in the absence of capable naval patrols. Such a measure would allow Deltaria to keep an eye on the sea, potentially being quicker in their response may Wiel further extend its "worrying" actions.
For now however it remains crystal clear that besides a frown and words of concern, Deltaria is not to challenge Wiel's actions at this moment.
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Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Costi Bus