Saridan

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Kensington, D.P. - State President Amelia Smit visited the Seleyan nation of Lodamun in the last three days, concluding her visit this afternoon. On arrival she was met by President William Stedman of Lodamun, who proceeded to welcome Smit as the two stood on the airfield on which she arrived to hold a joint press conference on what to expect from the visit. Both exchanged their hopes and expectations that the visit will result in strengthened ties. After the press conference the two were escorted to their motorcade as Smit was transported to the luxurious Kensington Capital Hotel in downtown Kensington. 

What followed was three packed days where President Stedman accompanied State President Smit on a tour of the capital and Lodamese countryside, talking to citizens, businessmen and other people of interest. On the last day, State President Smit was invited to a state dinner at Whitehall, where both leaders and their delegations toasted on each other. Overall, the visit was very well received by both sides, as there was clear chemistry between Stedman and Smit. 

The visit was concluded today with the signing of a sweeping trade agreement hailed by both leaders as a new chapter in bilateral relations. Under the deal, Lodamun will lift tariffs on any manufactured goods from Saridan and open new investment channels for Saridan’s shipping industry, while Saridan will reduce duties on Lodamun’s agricultural exports and share expertise in renewable energy technology. The agreement is expected to increase trade flows between the two nations by 25% over the next five years and foster closer economic and political cooperation. 

During the concluding press conference in the garden of Whitehall State President Smit called the deal:

A true change of pace for our two countries and the continent as a whole. With this deal, we not only open up our countries to economic opportunity, but also towards a strong bond between people's. We hope this bond continues to flourish and our relationship will continue to grow in the coming years

The State President then shook the hand of President Stedman before entering Saridan's national plane back to Koeistad. The visit marks a new and fruitfull relationship between the two nations that might mean more for the continent as a whole later down the line.