Eastern Terra Cooperation Conference

[Aethan]

Chancellor Judyta Kram, in representation of the government of the Republic of Valruzia

Esteemed colleagues,

As many have said before me, including the representatives of Kalistan and Lodamun, Valruzia is also wary of any kind of forced economic integration. We believe that these situations should be studied on a case-by-case basis, company by company, situation by situation, rather than through broad agreements. It is no secret that Valruzia is, broadly speaking, a protectionist nation, and while we certainly agree with increasing international collaboration for the benefit of all, we prioritize our own citizens and interests. We have a whole series of laws and regulations around that concept, and it is not something we are willing to give up in pursuit of greater artificial economic integration. It is the Valruzia mindset not to depend on the outside world, because on numerous occasions it has been shown that the outside world is, to say the least, unreliable and unstable, and thanks to this we have managed to achieve numerous feats such as the Valruzia 5700 economic plan, the Agro-So plan, and independence in the pharmaceutical industry, which has put us at the forefront in many areas. That is why we cannot guarantee a favorable vote on this point.

However, Valruzia is by no means opposed to cultural exchange. In fact, it is widely known that we have pursued integration and cultural exchange programs with both Kalistan and Egelion, with excellent results, and we want this to continue. Therefore, Valruzia agrees to discuss this point.