Yingdala Treaty Will Bring Inestimable Benefits, Says Foreign Minister
Baroness Anzlék Flying Home After Successful Negotiations and Policy Discussions In The East
Baroness Anzlék discusses the signing of the treaty during her successful visit to Yingdala.
July 4548 - Foreign Minster Baroness Jezklune Anzlék has rounded off her extended trip to Dovani after agreeing a hugely significant deal with the state of Yingdala.
A new treaty is being ratified which will see the removal of tariffs on all consumer goods flowing between the two countries, a move which could be worth at least tens of millions of VAN a year for companies buying and selling in those markets. Other initiatives aimed at closer economic co-operation and boosting the financial services sector have also been agreed upon.
In addition, the nations have reinforced their pledge to honour each other's sovereignty and to not take or support hostile action against one another. This is seen as geopolitically significant given the current polarising of many nations behind the C.A,R.S.S. and TSC military alliances and associated factions.
During her first visit to Yingdala, the Baroness met with senior representatives of the Taiyuan Party-led government including Chief Minster Sha Mei Xiu. Later she presented a special gift to members of the Regency Council - called the Khopesh of Mkldrekrnék. The sickle-style sword is one of two ancient weapons excavated on an archaeological dig near to the city of Hizdrkrtak, which predate the reign of Merlkai Khan (Merulf the Conqueror) in the early 800s CE.
The Regency Council is currently looking to appoint a new candidate to the Imperial throne and the valuable warrior's blade is intended as a coronation present for the next Son of Heaven.
Before leaving Yingdala to return to Majatra, Baroness Anzlék said: "The reinforcing of relations between Vanuku and Yingdala is a landmark moment - the value of the treaty we have signed in terms of trade, security and co-operation is, indeed, inestimable. It is a great day for our economies and a great day for Terran security and prosperity."
Earlier in her trip, the Foreign Minister visited Dankuk to reaffirm long-standing relations and sign an accord of amiability. Later she jetted into Lourenne to discuss joined up foreign policy and strategy with Vanuku's Terran Sovereignty Coalition ally.
The Baroness is known to back a less aggressive approach to the current situation with the Deltarian-led C.A.R.S.S. alliance. Rather than attempt to bind other nations into a military pact, she has pushed for pledges of non-alignment or benevolent neutrality, complemented by economic deals which help to stabilise or assist receptive governments. The view is not entirely shared by the Vanukean Prefect, Prince Dytrik Zhtál, who has taken a more confrontational stance and employed rhetoric aimed at vilifying C.A.R.S.S. and pushing nations towards the TSC.