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« on: November 29, 2021, 10:58:21 PM »FIRST MINISTER PLEASED WITH DEAL
First Minister Darijus Laine has returned, along with Crown Prince Kārlis, from a tri-nations meeting in Waddan. The meeting entitled "Protecting Soviet Borders" was hosted by the Sultan of Waddan and attended by representatives of the Theocracy of Kaitaine and the First Minister. Over the course of the talks the First Minister explained several things were discussed but all nations saw fit to conclude an arrangement which feel short of a mutual defence pact. While the foreign treaty will require Royal Ascent this is a mere formality as First Minister Laine enjoys a majority in the Chamber of the People. Speaking at Tartu Airport upon his return home the First Minister stated. "Our monarch knows only too well the dangers of Soviet occupation and I know King Kārlis will recognise the value of this arrangement. Today we have sent a clear message that we will not permit those over the border to present problems for our people. The agreement means we shall keep each other posted of intelligence we gather and we will help each other hone our armed forces so that they can be in peak condition to, if required, defend our borders."
The agreement even gained the support of the leader of the Three Leopards Party, Luule Koppel, who traditionally have opposed much of the First Minister's policies. Miss Koppel stated, "I believe strongly this is exactly the kind of arrangement that we here in Chistopol need. We are a nation that defeated the Soviets and it is only right that those who border this evil are prepared to repel it. I would have liked him to have gone further and utilised this as an anti-Communist alliance that one day will drive into Rodina and Kaitaine, returning the whole of Kaitaine to the Bene Gesserit who in this short time have proven to be valued neighbours. That though can maybe come in the months and years ahead. I will be instructed our members to vote in favour of giving this treaty Royal Ascent and would consider anyone who does not to be an enemy of Chistopol."
Later in the day news from Clysperis' Pharaoh though asked why they had not been part of the talks having been at one time occupied by the Soviets. First Minister Laine explained, "The guest list was drawn up by the Sultan of Waddan, with the talks being entitled "Protecting Soviet Borders" and Clysperis today being over 1000km and a whole nation removed from that border they would not qualify. The Pharoah however talks of being battle tested against the Soviets yet casts disrespect on our own nation. Our own King lead us to victory over the Soviets as part of the King's Royal Rangers. Following his success he spent the next 18 years in uniform ensuring the safe borders of our nation. Now should the Pharoah wish actual co-operation in regards to anti-Soviet stances she will find my government entirely interested. That agreement though would look very different to one that involves those of us who sit cheek by jowl with the Soviets. Also it is important to note that this is not the first interaction between our three nations, we were instrumental in helping the Theocracy find their place in the world, we have agreements with Waddan regarding trade of materials and I am aware that the Theocracy have supported the engagement of education in Waddan. It is therefore only natural the three of us would walk a path towards closer co-operation. Meanwhile Clysperis still sits outside this group of friends. Should the Pharoah wish to come and visit Tartu she'll find an open door if she comes with an acceptance that her nations achievements are not to dissimilar than those who have already meet."
It is not known whether this offer will be taken up however.