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FM Henry Greene discusses Kizenia
"Trigunia has declared war, but we have not yet" said FM Greene
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
June 3, 5681


FM Henry Greene discusses Kizenia on Kaliburg Tonight on KRTVN-1

Their Imperial Majesties' Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Honorable Mr. Henry Greene appeared on Kaliburg Tonight to discuss Kalistani Naval activity south of Kizenia. "As far as we can ascertain, the unprovoked attack on Trigunian shipping has resulted in a war declaration from Trigunia, and low level combat between the two nations including a rocket attack on the southern tip of Trigunia." The Foreign Minister said that any conflict has been contained to the northern part of the country, and the two southern ports where most Kalistani expatriates live remains at peace.

"We are coordinating our naval maneuvers with our Partners in the Kingdom of Egelion, and are continuing to coordinate our foreign policy on Kerisian matters," said FM Greene. "We do not have diplomatic relations with either Trigunia or Kizenia, are sending our messages very publicly to Kizenia, and are working with Egelion. So Their Imperial Majesties are willing to follow their lead in Keris." The Foreign Minister noted that the 1st Fleet remains on high alert along Kizenia's southern coast, but so far Kizenia's activity remains in the North.

The Foreign Minister was asked if Kalistan's posture toward Kizenia means that Kalistan is moving closer to Trigunia, the Foreign Minister said, emphatically, "No. This is not an 'enemy of my enemy' situation. Trigunia has not made any effort whatsoever to communicate with Kaliburg in, probably decades. To be fair, we haven't reached out either. There really isn't much to talk to them about: Their government remains opaque in all ways, they haven't resolved even our latest complaints concerning their laws that allow them to incarcerate sitting monarchs from other nations, nor do they look like they intend to. Whenever their issues are with Kizenia, those are their issues, and this is their war. If we do end up engaging in Keris, it will be something completely separate from Trigunia's thing."

When asked about whether the characterization of Kizania's government as "fascist" is accurate, the Foreign Minister responded, "Kalistan has not ascertained that yet. We do know that the junta overthrew a sitting monarch using extraconstitutional methods, namely a military coup d'état. We aren't sure what has happened to the monarchs that were deposed. We also know that, the military remains control of the junta, who is now using that military to attack Trigunia. We haven't seen much news about anything else in Kizenia and our intelligence assets in country have opted to not ideologically characterize the dictators of Kizenia."

The Foreign Minister insists that Kalistan's mission in Keris remains Kalistani citizens and property. "We would obviously prefer that legitimate government be restored in our neighbors," said Minister Greene. "We do not support governments that come to power through coup. We do not appreciate monarchs being replaced period. It sets a dangerous precedent. Anti-monarchical regimes are incredibly destabilizing, and create large problems for nations region wide. Even in cases with merely nominal monarchies like Trigunia, who maintain even a superficial pretension of a monarchy, we would prefer they keep their monarchy than toss it out completely. The Kizenian monarchy's overthrow is therefore problematic. Whether they are fascist, we don't have evidence one way or another. It is besides the point though: If Kalistani citizens and property are under threat Kalistan has issues with them. If they end up being fascist, that's another reason for us to oppose them."

The Foreign Minister reiterated at the end of the interview that the Kalistani military remains on alert. "While the 1st Regular Fleet remains stationed just outside of Kizenian waters off their south coast, our Army Group North remains on 24 Hour alert to prepare for deployment if needed. Kalistan's military is more than capable of securing our direct interests in Southern Kizenia. At need. But right now, we are looking at supporting Egelion where they go. So, that's where we are at. Until, and if, Egelion makes a move, or if on some off chance Kizenia restores legitimate government, Kalistan will remain on standby. We are committed to peace and stabilization in our region, and will protect Kalistani interests."

The Foreign Minister's remarks were welcomed by the Kalistani Brethrenist Community who has been strongly lobbying the Foreign Ministry for restraint and measured response for the Kizenian situation.

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