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President Benito names Victor Donner-Carrangus as new Foreign Minister
Donner enunciates New Policy for Kalistan
Kaliburg, Ananto District
June 7, 3931

Ahead of the upcoming elections, Kalistani President Olgar Benito-Gonzales appointed Director Victor "Omar" Donner-Carrangus as the next foreign Minister of Kalistan.  Donner has served as the Director of Kalistan ODEN for the previous 2 years.  Donner, related to former Prime Minister Fredricka Carrangus, also holds a PhD in Pharmacology, and has represented ODEN abroad as part of Kalistan's ODEN initiative.  Donner succeeds Minister Suarez, who died of an accidental overdose in March, and will serve out the remainder of her term.


Foreign Minister Victor Donner-Carrangus, pictured here at ODEN HQ in Ananto last year

In a short comment following the announcement of his appointment, Minister Donner said:

Kalistan is on the verge of a renaissance.  We look forward to the opportunity to heal the divisions of our world which prevent Kalistan from trading with the world.  Our exports have suffered since the opening of the Embargo Policy, and now we will focus entirely on rebuilding our trade and diplomatic relations with the world.  First, comes a detente with the Monarchists in Vanuku and Trigunia.  After the next elections, we will begin working on an initiative to restore normal relations with both states.  After that, we look to reopen Kalistani embassies abroad.  We hope this new policy yields some good results in the next few years for Kalistan.

The appointment of Donner ends the hopes of the Isolationist faction in the Socialist Party that Kalistan will withdraw from world affairs.  In appointing Donner, Benito ensures that the Benito Doctrine, also known as "The Fine Line" continues to be held.

Donner is a known member of the Society of the Bretheren in Kalistan.