Situation Easing in Barmenistan, Says Foreign Minister
But He Insists Vanukean Troops Will Remain Until Order Is Fully Restored
Foreign Minister Count Léppltz Zhtál-Merlkai.
July 4621 - Vanukean troops will remain in Barmenistan as long as the situation requires it, the Foreign Minister insisted today. However, he also made it clear that all efforts were being made to help emerging political groups form a democratic government and bring stability back to the nation.
Count Léppltz Zhtál-Merlkai revealed that several years after crossing the border to stop deadly raids into northern Vanuku, the Royal Armed Forces still controlled key sites in Barmenistan, including the capital Sekhmet.
He also said that the various militias that had vied for control of the country had been dealt with and incendiary situations quelled. He said: "The key to a successful outcome is to work closely with emerging democratic groups so that a government can be formed and Barmenistan can move on, which will allow Vanukean security forces to carry out a stepped withdrawal. Things are certainly stabilising but our armed forces will remain until the job is complete."
Vanuku's presence in Barmenistan is headed up by Lieutenant General Vrn who, fresh from leading the I Corps spearhead into the country, was appointed Head of Security Forces and is de-facto Governor General.
It is understood that Vrn has worked closely with Bihezi, Kathuran and Brmek tribal leaders to form a confederation council tasked with finding a peaceful way forwards for the nation, which could lead to the re-establishing of a democratic central government in the near future.
Situation in Northern Dovani
The Foreign Minister also used his latest briefing to the press to call on the Dankukin government to come to the negotiating table with Kazulia over alleged violations of the Treaty of Asvald.
Dankuk has reportedly moved 350,000 troops to the border with Kazulia - an action which violates the peacekeeping treaty - and has led to Kazulia threatening to impose economic sanctions.
Count Léppltz Zhtál-Merlkai said: "Respect of the Treaty of Asvald is fundamental to security in the northern Dovani region. So we call on the Dankukin government to heed the words of their Kazulian counterparts and meet for meaningful negotiations. It is in no one's interest that this matter is allowed to escalate."