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Outbound Government Launches Delegation to Indrala
"Time for a new Orienation", says Foreign Minister
Sulari, Suldanor District
March 20, 4056


Foreign Minister Oda-Mae Edwards leaves Kalistan for an Official Visit to Indrala

Foreign Minister departed this week on what is likely her last voyage as Foreign Minister of Kalistan.  She was enroute to The Empire of Indrala to open discussions about increasing commerce.  She reportedly was also slated to speak about other strategic matters, specifically a review of affairs in the Anantonese Ocean.  Kalistan and Indrala have enjoyed improving ties in the last half century since the end of the war, even as Kalistan has drifted from its formerly close association with Trigunia.  When asked "Why Indrala?"  the Foreign Minister explained

"Well, their north-south strategic route runs right through Kalistan.  If we decide to try to stop them, as we did in the 90s, we go to war.  It seems much better that we enjoy decent relations with Indrala rather than cold ones.  They are closer to us, we have a long standing affinity agreement with Indrala, we do have traces of Indralan culture woven through Kalistan, and we stand to gain more as a nation from closer association with the Dragon.  This is not a hard and fast alliance-  We Kowtow to no emperor.  But, it might be the first step in something more positive in the future, as Kalistan transitions, yet again, from single Party rule to a more outward looking approach.  It is time for a new orientation, and it is possible that this orientation should be south rather than north."

Said to be on the Foreign Minister's Agenda:  The resolution of outstanding claims between the two nations, an offer for a trade fair to be held in either country, several cultural showcases in Indrala, and medium level strategic discussions over the affairs of East Selaya.  The Minister will remain in Indrala for two weeks, and depending on the actions of the National Assembly, could end her official career in Indrala.  This sunset visit is the highest profile activity of the Foreign Minister's career.  She looks forward to ending "on a high note."