Kalistani Major History

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President sends Diplomats to Lourenne
Seeks Assistance with Modernization, Trade
Kaliburg, Ananto
November 8, 4526


Representatives of the President and Foreign Minister travel to Eroncourt

Positive feedback from the Government of Lourenne has opened a door to Kalistani Cooperation with the Kingdom next door.  Foreign Ministry Spokesman Gerard Reed said "We have had positive signals from Lourenne toward both weapons sales and foreign investment in our industries.  When the Nationalization bills pass and the new Corporations are chartered, a reliable source of capital investment will be most welcomed, to ensure that the former owners are fully compensated, and the Industries are fully capitalized to allow them to begin operating efficiently.  This is an excellent opportunity to draw the two Anantonese Nations closer together."

The delegation, which consists primarily of section heads from the Foreign Ministry, Representatives of the National Defense Consortium, as well as the Undersecretary for Dovani from the Foreign Ministry, and the Special Representative of the President of the Republic, Jill "Rainbow" Hermosa, is expected to negotiate weapon sales and FDI with Kalistan over the next month.  After most high level talks are finished, a small team will remain in the Capital to continue talks and oversea execution of the deal.

Relations with Lourenne have shown promise over the last year, and this overture is seen by President watchers as gratitude for Lourenne's willingness to intervene in support of Kalistani Liberty and security in the recent conflict.  Said Reed:  "The President of the Republic welcomes closer relations with Lourenne, and would like to establish a more permanent and cordial relationship with the Canrillaise Monarchy, and its Monarch, King Phillip the One."

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Interview with David Marley:  Vanuku to return to Bozo River CATC
4th Fleet will begin relocation within weeks
Bozo City, Ananto
January 15, 4527


Foreign Minister David Marley is currently in negotiations with several powers around Terra

The Kalistan Republic recently sat down with newly confirmed Foreign Minister, Socialist David Marley to talk about the diplomatic efforts of the Government of Kalistan.

(Republic reporter) C(atherine) G(eorge): Hello Comrade Foreign Minister.

D(avid) M(arley):  Hello young lady.

CG:  It has been a while since a Socialist has served in the Foreign Ministry.  What has changed since you took office?

DM:  Well, the President has stated that a number of priorities have been unmet, mainly military modernization, which the President hopes to get on the road very soon, as well as re-establishing firm diplomatic links with our neighbors and old friends.  He was impressed at how quickly the recent internal conflict in Kalistan became internationalized and wants to make sure, while he has the chance that this does not happen again.  The way we do this is to ensure that Kalistan is strong, and those those who wish to take advantage of our moments of growing pains, as he says, do not feel emboldened to do so.

CG:  You announced that you had some news?

DM:  Yes, I have been asked to announce that the Defense Minister, working with myself and the President, have concluded an arrangement to first of all base the 4th Fleet of the Kingdom of Vanuku at Bozo River.  The students of now semi-ancient history will note that the base was originally built to house the Vanukean 4th Fleet more than 100 years ago, but they were kicked out due to an unfortunate decision their government made to irradiate Jelbania.  All actors in that tragedy are now long dead and turned to bone, and so it is possible for us to consider welcoming the 4th Fleet home to Bozo River.  This will coincide nicely with the purchase of plans to rebuild our navy and to greatly augment our land and air force.

CG:  Can you give us some of the details of the deal?

DM:  Yes, the Old Status of Forces Agreement was re-established which would allow them to operate from Bozo River.  The only restrictions we placed in the SOFA were that their nationals did not enjoy any extraterritoriality while on Kalistani soil, in that they are to be judged by Kalistani law while they are in port, and any time they engage in matters which would directly and adversely affect Kalistani Interests FROM the Bozo River facility, they consult with the Kalistani Government prior to taking action, so we can weigh in on the matter.  Neither of these provisions touches or diminishes the sovereign rights of Vanuku, but it allows for a modus vivendi with a power which is far more active globally than we are, and provides the opportunity for us to reap the security benefits of association with Vanuku.

CG:  Are there features other than basing which were part of the agreement?

DM:  As a matter of fact there were.  Prior to the conflict which sort of shut down everything, our main defense Industry, the National Defense Consortium, had worked out an agreement with the Company VanuTech for the transfer of schematics and technical knowledge of several last gen weapons in Vanuku's national arsenal.  The thinking was that Kalistan could either buy weapons, as it is seeking to do now from Lourenne, or it can begin producing its own.  We have engineers in Kalistan, though the military engineering side of the discipline has been sorely under utilized and therefore has all but dried up in recent decades.  We have a national ship yard which has been unused for decades now, since privatization of its precursors, and so we figure, with nationalization looming, it will be an excellent time to procure these blueprints and begin building and modifying them for our own needs, utilizing modern technology which we currently possess.  The National Defense Consortium was in the process of getting capital together for the purchases when the conflict broke out and put a halt to all that sort of activity.  Now, with Nationalization all but a done deal, the matter will become a Republican matter, and purchase will be no issue.  We are also still working on procuring armor from Keymon but that was paused too.

CG:  Will this move upset others in the region?

DM:  It is hard to say, but if it does, we beg them to remember:  Kalistan looks to its own interests first.  Just as we would expect any other nation to do.  Where our interests collide with the interests of another nation, it is our own that we pursue.  We are willing to be friends with all other nations on the Globe.  But they must never seek to get Kalistan to promote their own National interests over ours.  Because we never will.  Even if something is in the interests of the whole rest of the world, but it is not in the Interests of Kalistan, we will still promote our interests first.  So if other nations wish to deal with Kalistan, they must remember this.  As a life long Kalistani, we are taught in schools, regardless of who is in power:  The entire world is Kalistani, they just do not know it yet.  You could say Kalistan is very catholic in this fashion.  SO we welcome all efforts to deal with us, but please do not attempt to dictate to us that which is not in our interest. 

CG:  Strong sentiments, Comrade Foreign Minister.

DM:  This is true.  But we have neighbors who try to push us around far too often.  If those countries would instead deal with the Kalistan which is rather than the Kalistan which they think we should be, we would have no problem whatsoever.

CG:  Indeed.  Thank you for your time, Comrade Marley. 

DM:  Thank you for your time, Comrade George.  And my greetings to your new editor in chief, Maxine.  She and I were great friends in school.

CG:  I'll let her know you said hello.

DM:  Thank you.

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Coastal Vrassa Peacekeeping Area Officially Ends, Keymon Government Hands Over Executive Power

November 19th, 4526
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The Coastal Vrassa Peacekeeping Area has officially dissolved, as the local Legislative Assmebly has voluntarily dissolved itself.

A ceremony was held in Vrassa City, the unofficial capital of Coastal Vrassa. The ceremony was attended by the President of the Kalistan and Keymon Republics, Ministers of Foreign Affairs from both Republics, the Lead Speaker from the Coastal Vrassa Legislative Assembly and several senators from Keymon.

The President of Kalistan, Oleg Guttersnipe, made a speech at the ceremony surrounding the “reunification” with Coastal Vrassa.

Blimey! To da people ov Coastal Vrassa, we respect yew an' vank yew fer bein' such great people.

Kalistan 'as ended its civil strife an' da Keymon governmen' 'as agreed ter end it’s tempawary peacekeepin' mission in Kalistan.

You 'ave always been Kalistani citizens, yet a tempawary division needed ter be constructed fer da safe'y ov you.

So now, yew shall be fully in'egrated in'er Kalistan an' become full fledged Kalistani’s once mawer. Nuff said, yeah?

The Kalistani Presidents speech caused rounding applause, to which the Keymon President spoke.

We thank the Kalistani side for respecting and highlighting our noble reason for this intervention. We intervened and risked the life’s of our soldiers for the Kalistani people. To defend them. And to protect them.

We thank the people of Kalistan for there understanding and cooperation with our forces and there continued preservation of diplomatic and social change.

We shall now wish you a great day and welcome Kalistani rule back to the area.

The Keymon President was met with a mix of boos and applause.

Several other speeches were made by the foreign ministers and other important officials.

Once the speeches had ended, the Coastal Vrassa Police Department’s Police Chief co-signed a bill to officially dissolve the police force.

Afterwards, the ceremonial lowering of the Keymon and Coastal Vrassa flag occurred, both being replaced by the Kalistani flag.

We asked locals of there opinions on the ceremony.

One women said-“I believe this was a great ceremony and a respectful way to change hands of the area to Kalistan”.

Another women said-“I’m glad the neocolonialist of keymon is gone. However we must continue to try and stop continued Keymon efforts”.

Similarly, the rest of the area is divided upon whether this was a peacekeeping mission, an occupation, or neocolonialist attempt.

However one thing is certain, a chapter of Keymon and Kalistan history is coming to an end.

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Voice of the Free
July 4527

Ceaser Furhat shares thoughts,Grand Coalition reinstates institutions

The Grand Coalition formed with Sarah Furhat as the Head of Government has passed through the Assembly key issues that have troubled Kalistan for years,with the compromise by the Liberal Democratic Party the institutions of KALNAPECO,KALMILINCO and KALNAFERCO have been reformed and re-instated. Although hard-line Capitalists which have supported the LDP criticised the decision to compromise and allow these institutions to be re-instated and even the LDP Chairman Haytham Kennedy is said to be cold on the subject,Premier of the Republic Sarah Furhat defended the decision saying:”The Free Market is still in control of the economy,the State will only act as insurance of citizen’s interests however these industries are still within the Laissez-faire system.” We got in touch with the former President and LDP Founder Ceaser Furhat on his daughter’s performance so far and the current political climate:”I’m very proud of my daughter,She is doing a great job which is not a suprise,She takes after her father *laughs* I’m happy that tensions have been removed and the Assembly can cooperate once again,Kalistan needs stability and cooperation more then ever and we see that the Furhat’s are always the ones to provide stability and act as a bridge across the political parties,I did it when President and now my daughter is doing it as Premier.” When asked of the recent passing of Leon Steele:”Yes,He was an interesting individual to work with and an even more interesting opponent,didn’t make my job easy,but regardless i offer my condolences to his friends and family and ofcourse his supporters.”  In other news,Haytham Kennedy is getting ready for his Presidential Campaign and first elections as LDP Chairman,with the slogan “Forward with Kalistan” Haytham is planning to secure support for the LDP with promising economic and industrial boom in Kalistan. The 4528 Elections are expected to be very tight and unpredictable as newly-formed Political Parties are expected to gain seats in the Assembly which may completely change the Political Balance in Kalistan.


Ceaser Furhat in his home in Ananto

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President hosts Unity Concert in Kaliburg
Unity Jam represents New Direction in Kalistani Music
Kaliburg, Ananto
July 7, 4527


Socialist MC's Daxtron and Big L of the Show Headliners Chronix

The One day minifestival, billed at the Unity Jam and headlined by Vrassan Hiphop group Chronix went off without a hitch last week in Downtown Kaliburg.  The Unity Jam was held at the Kaliburg Amplitheater, and ran from 10am until 10pm.  The event, promoted by the President of the Republic, as well as several political associations associated with various Parties across Kalistan, represented a dramatic departure from the predominant state of animosity which characterized Kalistani politics for most of the last quarter century.  The Unity Jam featured mostly non-political groups, but the members all preached a message of Unity  and cooperation from the stage. 

The day began with a message from the President, who spoke about the need to support the efforts of the Government to mend the damaged relations between the Parties.  "Our biggest effort, ya know, this term [has been to rebuild several of our national companies].  [People across Kalistan will be going back to work] and [and the Republic will rebuild its greatness] you know.  Its a [major accomplishment, for the Parties who used to be at each other's throats to work together to restore some of the things we lost.]  We still [have] a ton of work to do, though so let's [lock arms and work together]."


Conservative Folk Country Artists Greengrass included a "Speed country" cowpunk opus in their set

The President then introduced the bands throughout the day.  The card was filled with 10 bands, who include punk, hard rock, jazz, country, hip hop and reggae.  There was even a RF revival band who played at the jam.  The event was partially sponsored by ODEN, but the National Product was not featured at the Jam.  As the President explained, "Yeah, you know, beer's one thing, but [we're here to talk about politics.]  Sometime [you want] a clear mind."  Chronix was closely associated with Socialists in Vrassa, but other bands came from other areas in the Republic.  The folk-country band Greengrass is closely associated with the National Conservative Party, while the hard rock band Kalifree is from Odufaray and says its members vote for the Patriotic League.  A final medley which featured acts associated with each Party closed the show

The show was attended by more than 20,000 music lovers in Kaliburg.  Tickets were free for all attendees.  At the end of the show, leaflets explaining the purpose of Nationalization were passed out, and included a new call to National Service. 

Many of those in attendance favorably reviewed the concert.  "I really liked the eclectic lineup," said Dione Roberts from Suldanor.  "I heard a bunch of stuff that I would never listen to.  Some of the stuff was really pretty radical."  Jorge El Pato added, "I was surprised at how few of these bands talked about politics IN the the songs though a lot of them talked about politics between the songs.  And the Parties were all invited to set up booths to basically tell us what their Party was about.  I got pamphlets from all the Parties.  I usually vote for the Patriots but I might take a look at the Imperialist Party now..."  Derek Evens, a supporter of the UKWF, said, "This is what we needed after Steele died.  Its a chance just to party with everyone else in Kaliburg.  The Jam was neutral ground.  It felt good to be there.  And the music wasn't bad either."


The President of the Republic lauds unity during a set break during the Unity Jam

The President of the Republic said that if the cooperative feelings can continue in the Republic for another year, he'll put another Unity Jam on.  "We might make [this an annual] event," he said.

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Voice of the Free
January 4528


Election Analysis Special

The 4528 Elections are just 4 months away and Political Parties are preparing their campaigns and candidates,slogans and mottos,all aimed at persuading the electorate to vote their way. Both Presidential and Parliamentary Elections will as always take place at the same time and as polls show,the Presidential Elections will definitely go to the Second Round. Pollsters and Political Analysts believe that it is highly-likely that We will have a very tight race for the Presidential Elections and the National Assembly would see atleast 7 Parties having representatives after this Election Cycle. Ofcourse the Assembly currently holds 6 Parties within it’s walls however the recently formed İmperial Republican Crown Coalition is expected to be the seventh party to enter the Parliament. The İRCC is expected to gain a large amount of seats and have a very effective role in Decision-making after the elections,whether it be in Government or Opposition. President Guntersnipe has already declared his run for re-election,while the Patriotic League has elected Mr.Koehler as new Chairman and Presidential hopeful for the Patriotic League,He is described as a religious fundamentalist by some pundits and may steer the PL into a different direction from the Nationalist Authoritarian path they have followed so far. The Liberal Democratic Party has started the Election Campaign with the Slogan “Forward with Kalistan” and their Presidential Candidate.the former Premier Haytham Kennedy,has campaigned on a promise of “Stable and Sane” Foreign and İnternal Politics.
The UKWF and NCP have yet to declare a candidate and it is very likely that they would endorse President Guntersnipe for a second-term. While the National Liberal Party has made an agreement with the LDP of “mutual endorsement” in the second round of Presidential Elections. The İRCC is expected to also put forth a Candidate and it will be very interesting to see what it will result in,come Election time,however one thing is for certain,Nothing is guaranteed in these elections,We are in for a very tight race and hung parliament. Which means the current “Grand Coalition”s future is not certain,nor is Premier Sarah Furhat’s future as Head of Government.


Haytham Kennedy

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A Brief Bright Interlude in a Generation of Darkness Ends
Guttersnipe Kneecapped by allies and unceremoniously Voted Out
Kaliburg, Ananto
May, 31, 4528


President Guttersnipe a private Citizen once more, has harsh words for the returning Patriot regime

History will view him as one of the most capable Presidents of the Century, but that isn't saying much.  From one largely do-nothing administration to another, which has blessed our Nation since the Patriot Regime was swept into power following the largely questionable ouster of President Ewart in May of 4519 over a failed Government bill due to boycotts by Liberals and Patriots, and the previous generation of destruction under the Liberal regime led by Furhat, Kalistan has either seen destruction by edict of a narrow majority, or anarchy by atrophy under Liberals and Patriots.  Such sclerosis from non-use led to a brief period of large scale uprising which ended as suddenly as it began when local Street Busker, and social scientist Oleg Guttersnipe of the Socialist Party was elected on a technical win.

Guttersnipe, now a private citizen once more, commented on his recent term and his loss in the election.  "Well, we did get the endorsement of our comrades in arms, the National Conservatives, who have worked arm in arm with the Party to rebuild some of the institutions which were destroyed by malicious legislation from the other side.  But I suppose the Workers had turned their back on my unity message come election time.  I guess they decided to jump in, and so I was just outvoted on the First ballot.  No big deal, right?  Good on the Patriot lass, whatever her name is.  I hope she don't revert to form, and just do nothing, because, we just got something started before being voted out and if we get more of the same for the next twenty years, a lot of money and time is going to be absolutely wasted for nothing."

The President spoke about how his brief term in office has changed him.  "First things first, I suppose:  I got tired of the papers not being able to translate what I said, so I took some of those lessons on elocution.  At least my accent don't trip up you chaps in the papers anymore. That's good.  It's always good, to be understood, I always say.  It was nice sleeping in the President's house, but after a while, I got a bit tired of those digs, so I moved back into my flat, where I feel more at home.  I'm still the same bloke you saw before when I took office.  You can meet me in the same pub at night.  Drinking the same lager in my same pint."

But the President did note one lesson he picked up from his time as President.  "I do have a better understanding, I think, of the sheer force of obstinate inertia.  I point at the anarchists on the other side, who want to destroy.  So, we nationalized the industries, and we got these things on a paying basis once more.  The whole government voted for the nationalization bills.  And then what do they do with them?  Nothing.  While I was in office they did nothing with them.  And I bet they are going to do even more of nothing now that I am not in office.  We got the Finance Ministry to allocate more money for them.  That's ALL we got out of anyone:  votes and more money.  The SP did all the heavy lifting on putting those acts together, and for what?  So nothing will happen with them.  I think maybe Miss Starry made an error by putting a 20 year limit in those bills.  The Liberals and the Patties are just going to f--king sit on those bills for a generation, and do nothing.  And by then, our ships and tanks and aircraft will be rust buckets.  Just like they want.  Just like they have always wanted.  I don't know why they don't put that in what they stand for in their Party Literature:  It's all they have accomplished is to let our country go to sh-t since they started their respective Parties.  At least then, I'd respect them for being honest.  As it is right now, I can't even say that."

Asked if he misses the Office now that he is out of it, Guttersnipe was sanguine.  "Ah, yeah, you know, its a pain in the ass some days, but for the most part, I was myself the entire time.  We got the Unity Concert to go off, with all the bands and all.  It really chilled a lot of people out, music does that.  I take credit for that.  But for the most part, when I wasn't trying to work out a deal with a foreign government or helping the new folks in the Party with nationalization acts, I still got to go out on the street in the afternoons and play music for people.  You know:  I know these people had a hard day.  Everyone has a hard day, and some times it's just nice to be walking and having a hard day, and then hear someone on the corner singing a song, and you think that song was writ just for me.  You know?  I would try to do that, and now that I am on pension, I can do that everyday.  Just bring a little songshine--that's what I call it--into some bloke or some bird's life, who has just had the worst day of their life, and I tell them, Pick up your chin, and I play them a song and send them on their way, and I know it makes them just a bit happier.  We all need that sometimes."

We asked the now Former President if he will stay involved in Politics.  "I know there are some folks who don't like me all that much.  But like it or not, I am still the leader of the Party, and so like it or not, I'll still throw my name in the hat come convention time.  If someone wants to contest it, I'm down.  Because unlike any socialist in the last generation, I actually have experience in the Office.  Meanwhile, I'll just be out here smoking and playing music, and doing what I know everyone I meet likes me to do.  And if others want to let the country rust into nothing, well, f--k them."

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Voice of the Free
January 4529


LDP getting ready for mass inner-party reform as drastic loss in Elections shocks Party

The May elections have resulted in a shock result especially for the LDP,the Assembly now has the Extremist Patriots and somewhat monarchist İmperialists as the new government and also two largest parties,the Presidency has also been won by the Patriotic League. The Former President suprisingly only managed to get the endorsement of the Conservatives and thr UKWF decided to run alone with no endorsement in a suprising decision. The Liberal Democratic Party’s candidate Haytham Kennedy not only failed in his Presidential Run with only 9 million votes,but the LDP under Haytham’s chairmanship became the fourth party in the Assembly,falling for the first time to just 37 Seats in the Assembly. Pundits point to the concessions given by the LDP to the leftists as a factor of ailenation of the LDP to the capitalists and rightists which opted to the Patriots or the İRCC,also the splitting of the moderate Liberal vote between the LDP and the NLP also was another factor. Meanwhile the LDP is now split between two-blocs,the traditionalists which now believe in holding the status-quo and therefore Haytham Kennedy as Chairman,while the bloc of Reformists believe in reforming and re-energising the LDP to a staunch Libertarian stand-point with Sarah Furhat in charge. This power-struggle will clearly go on until new Primaries are held,which Kennedy denied any intentions of holding. Meanwhile Sarah Furhat has also made an announcement,The former Premier has engaged Jason Kenway,a diplomat of Kalistan who has served in Hutori in the name of the Kalistani government.
The couple are planning a wedding pretty soon and Jason might find a path into the LDP with Sarah should she manage to take over power

Sarah Furhat and Jason Kenway

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Voice of the Free
January 4529


LDP getting ready for mass inner-party reform as drastic loss in Elections shocks Party

The May elections have resulted in a shock result especially for the LDP,the Assembly now has the Extremist Patriots and somewhat monarchist İmperialists as the new government and also two largest parties,the Presidency has also been won by the Patriotic League. The Former President suprisingly only managed to get the endorsement of the Conservatives and thr UKWF decided to run alone with no endorsement in a suprising decision. The Liberal Democratic Party’s candidate Haytham Kennedy not only failed in his Presidential Run with only 9 million votes,but the LDP under Haytham’s chairmanship became the fourth party in the Assembly,falling for the first time to just 37 Seats in the Assembly. Pundits point to the concessions given by the LDP to the leftists as a factor of ailenation of the LDP to the capitalists and rightists which opted to the Patriots or the İRCC,also the splitting of the moderate Liberal vote between the LDP and the NLP also was another factor. Meanwhile the LDP is now split between two-blocs,the traditionalists which now believe in holding the status-quo and therefore Haytham Kennedy as Chairman,while the bloc of Reformists believe in reforming and re-energising the LDP to a staunch Libertarian stand-point with Sarah Furhat in charge. This power-struggle will clearly go on until new Primaries are held,which Kennedy denied any intentions of holding. Meanwhile Sarah Furhat has also made an announcement,The former Premier has engaged Jason Kenway,a diplomat of Kalistan who has served in Hutori in the name of the Kalistani government.
The couple are planning a wedding pretty soon and Jason might find a path into the LDP with Sarah should she manage to take over power

Sarah Furhat and Jason Kenway

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Lourenne to invest in Kalistani shipping, weapons manufacturing, andgreen energy
24th March, 4529


Capet-Fouquet Industries Headquarters in Valois, Carolleux

Eroncourt, Joviant:

Recently, Kalistani ambassadors and diplomats traveled to Eroncourt to discuss economic and political ties for the next 20 years. Kalistani officials arrived at the Lourennais National Airport in Eroncourt in the evening hours and were then transferred to a popular hotel where they spent the night. The following day, Kalistani officials were transported to the government complex in the center of the city for talks with the royal ministries.

The first talks of the day were held at the Trade and Industry offices in the Ministry building. Representatives from Lourennais firms spoke with the Kalistani diplomats in regards of trade and naval development. Representatives from Industrie Capet-Fouquet were present and struck deals with the Kalistani officials. Later on, another meeting was held at the Ministry of Defense's floor. There, representatives from Entreprise des Defenseurs (EDD) met with the Kalistani delegation in regards to weapons trade, manufacturing, and production. EDD is expected to open production centers in Kalistan as soon as officials reach locations and construction dates.

Finally, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism met with the Kalistani officials in regards to providing the nation green technology and renewable energy sources. Despite the large oil industry in Kalistan, specifically in the Ananto Straits, members from TLG Ecologie were able to strike deals on solar energy panel fields and, hydroelectric plants in Ananto, and geothermal projects on Mainland Kalistan.

Talks concluded within 2 days and the Kalistani delegation returned to Kalistan. Cooperation between both Anantonese nations is set to increase after the diplomatic visit to Lourenne. The firms that attended the meeting are set to announce the days where expansion to Kalistan would begin under Kalistani law. A huge boost is expected for the Kalistani economy and military.


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