Egelion

[Louis]

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With Egelion's continued reliance on international cooperation, leaders in Altea have turned back to Artania to look for new, suitable partners that coincide with the nation's foreign policy changes. The Institute of Egelian Diplomacy (IDE) sent direct communications last month to Dunberg over the potential deepening of relations between both nations. Conversations were mostly positive and had a good overall impact on negotiations. To further engage with Dundorfian leadership, two Royal Councilors, Mondragon and Cascabel, travelled to the Dundorfian capital to engage in more serious talks over the future of Egelian-Dundorfian relations.

The agenda from the beginning was clear: respect between both nations and their approach to foreign affairs. Neither side engaged in coercive attitudes with respect to each other. Both Egelion and Dunbdorf agreed to engage in closer ties - to the point that an alliance of sorts could be formed. Dundorf, wary of the current geopolitical rhetoric surrounding their continent, approached Egelion to look for a more balanced, cooperative partner. While Dundorf has not at all turned its back on its Artanian partners, their quest for a partner akin to their humanitarian alliance may be close to an end.

Dundorf and Egelion agreed to exchange on several economic and cultural aspects. Egelion will take part in Dundorf's several sectors such as education, food service, and military needs. Egelion would most importantly take dual-leadership of the Meridia task force, a Lourennais gift bestowed to Dundorf during the era of the Humanitarian alliance. The Meridia Task force will be joined by the Third Armada from Egelion and will begin patrols in designated regions throughout Terra. Some patrols will take place in the Southern Ocean, nearest to Dundorf, while other will be near the Meridian Strait itself. Most importantly, Egelion has promised not to provide Soteria level technology to other nations. To this day, Canrille, Dundorf, and Egelion are the only nations with the aforementioned technology. Egelion has pledged not to sell or give away the technology, which remains the most advanced in Terra.

Overall, Cascabel and Mondragon played a pivotal part in negotiations. Egelion's new approach to international cooperation lies in bilateral agreements, promises on respect, and a commitment to cooperative transparency. Egelion's relationship with Dundorf may evolve into something deeper, such as a committed alliance. For now, a deep rooted pact exists between both nations. Respect, communication, and cooperation remain the hallmarks of the agreement.