THE KALISTANI BEACON
Trigunian State Visit a "Great Success"
Tsar of Trigunia wraps up Trigunian visit
Relations between two nations "Never Closer"
Kaliburg, Ananto District, Kalistan
June 30, 3924
As the Trigunian forces training in Kalistan were nearing the end of their deployment, the citizens of Kaliburg were treated to a special event this month, the like of which few can remember. The event was the state visit from another head of State. Citizens of Kaliburg are used to seeing the President of the Republic and various leaders of the Governing Parties out and about in the Capital, but it is a rare day when the head of state from another nation visits Kalistan. The result was pandemonium.
Trigunian Naval Fighters flyover the Capital of Kalistan
Kalistani citizens from the far corners of the Republic, as well as those who lived in Kaliburg, turned out for the event, which began with a fly over of four pairs of hyper-advanced Trigunian jets fighters, which roared at near supersonic speeds just above the tops of the buildings in the Capital. The sound of the jets peeling off over the Anantanese Sea was complimented by a barrage of Artillery fired over the harbor in a mock dual between Kalistani and Trigunian forces. After the display of military hardware, the forces from Trigunia and elements of the the Revolutionary Socialist Militia of Kalistan, the Partisan arm of the SP, paraded through the streets and past the Government reviewing stand. The units were accompanied by martial music, and the Partisans, from from their training in Mountain and jungle warfare, displayed their finest close order drill. In the reviewing Stands were the Kalistani Minister of Defense, and representatives of the Tsar of Trigunia's General Staff, as well as several important political dignitaries from both countries.
Tsar Ivan I of Trigunia rides through the Streets of Kaliburg,
Accompanied by President of the Republic, Elga Bjorksdattir-Carrangus
Finally, the highlight of the parade arrived and travelled down the Avenue des Kallis in Kaliburg: The Tsar of Trigunia, Tsar Ivan I, rode in a vintage Kalistani automobile along with the President of the Republic, Elga Bjorksdattir-Carrangus. The two heads of state waved at the assembled masses, which totaled more than 100,000 people. All the assembled crowd cheered as the car passed, and it seemed that Kalistan, as a whole, erupted to welcome the Tsar "home." Said one member of the crowd:
Seeing the Tsar of such a great nation as Trigunia really warms the heart! He seems like such a nice fellow. We have had the opportunity to watch some of his speeches both on KNTV, as well as on satellite and the internet, and my family has really studied some of the things he has accomplished in his short time in office. A truly remarkable individual- this is something me and my family will remember for a long time!
The Parade ended at the Historic Headquarters of the Socialist Party of Kalistan, where the President and the Tsar met for two hours in a closed door summit. Spokespeople for the President reported that the topics discussed were increased Trigunian involvement in the Kalistani energy sector, closer military ties and the possible basing of Trigunian soldiers on Kalistani National soil, and a reciprocal state visit by the President to Trigunia. Currency and finance issues were also briefly discussed, and the President even tentatively mentioned ODEN to the Tsar, though the Tsar reminded the President that Trigunia's laws disqualify it from membership in the Cartel. The Spokesperson also reported that the President was interested in discussing the reports she had received of members of the Society of Bretheren in Trigunia. The President has previously expressed interest in potentially organizing Brethren meetings worldwide, and as of late, Kalistan has become a central focus for growth in the Bretheren Faith and Practice. The existence of meetings in Trigunia could be yet another tie between our two nations.
Tsar of Trigunia relocates the the Trigunian Camp at the National Harbor
At the end of the meeting, The President of the Republic made brief public remarks which substantiated the statement of the Spokesperson, and announced that the Tsar would remain in Kalistan for a few more days while the last of the Trigunian forces are redeployed back to Trigunia. The Tsar then took his leave of the Party Headquarters and traveled with his entourage to Trigunia's temporary encampment near Kaliburg National Harbor. The Tsar has reportedly enjoyed many of the things the exotic Republic of Kalistan has to offer, but there has been no official comment on which aspects he or his Nationals sampled.
In all, the Tsar's Visit had been something which will go into the history books as among the most successful visits to Kalistan that anyone can remember. It lays the groundwork for a good longterm relationship with our Comrades at the Northern point of the world!
