4th September 4488President Hails Economic Success of IWCEAPresident of the Supreme Workers' Council used his annual autumn address to laud the achievements of the
International Workers' Community for Economic Assistance. The 5 member international economic body has seen an increase in investment and trade between Kafuristan, Hobrazia, Kalopia-Wutani, the Great Jelbek Confederation and Hulstria and Gao-Soto, and helped to bring an end to the economic difficulties which have plagued Workers' Republic during the last decade.
Addressing the Supreme Workers' Council, President Saïss stated,
This community of socialist countries is realizing its goals by means of comprehensive political, economic, and cultural cooperation. Its members are guided by the principles of full equality, mutual respect for independence and sovereignty, fraternal assistance, and mutual benefits. This state of affairs is in stark contrast to the international capitalist division of labour, which is but an expression of the exploitation of the weak by the strong. Instead of being implemented consciously and according to an agreed plan between equals, it forms spontaneously in the course of a harsh competitive struggle and leads only to the emergence of a crippled, one-sided economic structure. When workers come together as equals, the rewards of trade and investment can be seen by all and can be shared by all.
Although not mentioned by the President, the decision of Gweriniaeth Aloria not to continue its trade embargo has also helped create an uptick in economic activity.
Kafuristan to Step Up Campaign for Security Council SeatForeign Minister Mehdi Boutaïb today pledged to step up Kafuristan's bid for the World Congress Security Council. Minister Boutaïb said the experience of working within the IWCEA had renewed the government's resolve for international solidarity. At a press event in al-Kasraj he reiterated,
The Workers' Republic of Kafuristan is seeking to win Seat B on the World Congress Security Council as we believe that the working class need a louder voice on the world stage. The current 3 contenders for Seat B all stand for the status quo, for a Security Council where the elites of Terra mix business, politics and military ambitions. Just consider that all 3 of those nations allow for the exploitation of child labour in their own countries. A vote for them gives security to whom? The exploiters or the exploited? The strong or the vulnerable? If they won't stand up for the children of their own nations, how will they stand up for the children of Terra?
The Workers' Republic has never served on the Security Council and received only one vote at the last count. Minister Boutaïb confirmed that Kafuristan had the support of IWCEA allies Hobrazia and Hulstria and Gao-Soto, as well as remarking that constructive meetings had been held with representatives from the Great Jelbek Confederation, United Republic of Badara and the Commonwealth of Hutori. The Minister will be seeking more face to face meetings over the coming weeks.