In regards to the applications of the "Kingdom" of Borland and The Principality of Northern Borland we reject the proposal of the "Kingdom" but support the application of the Principality.
Our reason for doing so is that it is clear that the Principality is a Sovereign State it its own right. Sovereignty is the power of a state to do everything necessary to govern itself, such as making, executing, and applying laws; imposing and collecting taxes; making war and peace; and forming treaties or engaging in commerce with foreign nations. In 2016(OOC-?
) the nation of Zimalia granted territory to the individual known as Kyle Barren and permitted him to establish a settlement under his own jurisdiction. The Zimalian President, Binyamin Lewes has gone on record saying that the Principality has the right to make its own laws, collect taxes , raise an armed forces and has signed treaties with Zimalia. They are in effect a sovereign nation. We therefore see no reason in denying this nation a place within CETO.
We further oppose the dissoloution of the organisation as that shall disrupt the valuable work this body carries out and leaves the future of it in crisis.
Signed
Reverend Mother Erin MacGregor
Leader of the Bene Gesserit Faith
Head of State of the Theocracy of Free Kaitaine.