Egelion

[Louis]

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This morning, officials in Altéa gave a warm welcome to Xsampan and Vermese representatives as both of their respective nations would be new members of the Altéa Accords. The move, while surprising to some, was expected in some inner circles within Altéa. The Lion-Yak Pact between Xsampa and Egelion has served as the basis for Dovani-Keris relations for decades now. Entry into the Altéa Accords would more formalize this agreement - not just for Keris, but for Seleya as well. As Royal Councilor Mondragon made clear, entrance into the Altéa Accords is not "exclusive to Egelion simply because of the name of the agreement. All nations within the treaty are now on a positive standing with all members of the accord.

Royal Councilor Mondragon made it clear that joining the Altéa Accords does not create a sense of "special alignment towards Egelion". While the Altéa does guarantee more-than-cordial relations with Egelion, a sense of dependency and "lordship" will not be created. "The goal of the Accords is not attachment to Egelion or any nation within the accords. Cooperation and communication is our purpose. Collective defensive agreements such as those abroad are not our focus." The statement from Mondragon comes after the movement from Dovani rejected Pan-Dovani Nationalism - a known detriment to foreign relations based on Xsampan foreign policy. 

While the IDE concluded that the move may signal alignment to Egelion, the IDE stated that while nations are part of the accords, it does not restrict them from continental organizations such as the DSO. The Altéa Accords is not simply an agreement, but it represents a movement towards mutual, cooperation based international order - contrary to the interventionist and defensive-based alliances found in other places. "We encourage nations that are not interested in militarist, expansionist alliances to join the Altéa Accords. We are not asking for unwavering allegiance - but an opportunity to cooperate and communicate on common ground for the benefit of all", conclude Mondragon.