Re: Romula's Majatran Alliance Summit
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:46 am
Rnúf Ashur, Vanukean Foreign Affairs Minister:
Well with that outburst out of the way, our delegation would like to start the ball rolling on the topic of the Jelbania Crisis, more particularly the legitimacy of the Katonid Khanate.
Our assertion is that unlike other sub states that have formed in the former Jelbanian territory, the Khanate has no legitimate foundation for being recognised. Its very formation is based on an invasion force consisting of Deltarian paramilitary who brutally occupied tracts of land in the south of the country in 4389 and have stayed there since. These are foreigners with no ties to Jelbania who simply used overwhelming force to exert authority. The situation was exacerbated when the Deltarian government, who for several years condemned this invasion force, suddenly changed tack and recognised the sovereignty of the Khanate in the early 45th century.
All other factions, particularly the Northern Khaganate and Free Republic, have an inherent claim to be the successor state or rump states of Jelbania due to their historical, cultural and political links to former nation of Jelbania, the royal family and past legislative administrations - they have developed organically in Jelbania and are part of its DNA. Importantly, none of these sub-states recognise the Khanate and see it as an invading force occupying their nation.
That is why we are keen to see the dissolution of the Katonid Khanate, because a lasting, peaceful resolution cannot be reached until this is attained. We hope other delegates at this summit agree.