Re-engagement and crossroads: Foreign Minister outlines foreign policy.Minister of Foreign Affairs outlines reformed foreign policy approach to be taken by incumbent government.11th May, 4259Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elna Morgensen announced a renewed foreign policy approach to be adopted by the incumbent government. With the nation having suffered from a brief period of political, diplomatic and economic inactivity, a renewed approach to foreign policy would have to be adopted by the government to both increase its diplomatic dossier and to increase its diplomatic options/capabilities. It has been stated that the renewed foreign policy approach will not mirror that of Ellinor Ketelsen (a common practice by previous Foreign Minister has been to mirror the policies of Ellinor Ketelsen). Morgensen stated that Ketelsen's policies cannot be adapted to fit the current geopolitical setting which Kazulia finds itself jammed into currently, as such a renewed, and new approach would be needed.
It is important that the nation's foreign policy offers manoeuvrability whilst taking the current geopolitical situations into great consideration. We can no longer readjust the policies set by Mrs. Ketelsen in-order to find a quick and ready made foreign policy for the nation. Mrs. Ketelsen's policies can no longer be adjusted to fit the current situations which plague the geopolitical spectrum, as such it is imperative that a new policy be crafted. Policies which put conflict-resolution and the promotion of international peace and the closer cooperation (without compromising on the security of the state), be put on the front burner.
Foreign Minister Morgensen revealed her renewed foreign policy approach for the nation before reporters. It spoke about two core principles: Development and Cooperation. These were the principles by which the foreign policy of the nation and the government were to flow through, taking into consideration the two principles before a decision is made. She stated that with this she intends on rebuilding international confidence into the Kazulian foreign policy for the promotion of development and cooperation.
The government has lost its touch with development and cooperation. These concepts have been thrown out of the window and replaced by fascist sentiments. This makes the process by which we are to promote these ideals extremely difficult. This needs to be terminated if this nation could move forward on a renewed foreign policy stance. I intend on rebuilding international confidence into Kazulian mediation and cooperation promotion skills through increased cooperation in the international spheres, taking into consideration the government's policy on no compromises when it pertains to the nation's security.
Foreign Minister Morgensen stated that she intends on pushing the envelope when it comes to Kazulia's contribution to international development. She highlighted the presence of the Critical Investment and Stability Fund which she intends on intensifying its investment into international development. She also stated that she intends on pushing the state-owned and private companies into having a more proactive role in development internationally might it be throw investment or increased operations.
Mikuni-Hulstria: The growing threat to regional stability.Mikuni-Hulstrian increasing becoming a major threat to regional stability amid resurgence of supremacist sentiments.11th May, 4259Recent geopolitical moves by the government of Mikuni-Hulstria has created the impetus for its condemnation by the international community. Supremacist racial policies and the implementation of a biased social stratification system coupled with a nation known for its frequent and damaging instability, and you have made yourself a modern Mikuni-Hulstria. Recent government comments on its implementation of supremacist racial policies and increased biased towards a single ethnic group seem to be stemmed from tendencies and sentiments championing the cause of a return of the Greater Hulstrian Empire. Government officials' comments accentuate the cause of a return of Mikuni-Hulstrian dominance within the region, a dominance which many within the Kingdom of Kazulia have described as being a major threat to regional stability.
For decades it has been no secret to the international community and the regional bloc, that the largest threats to security within Dovani (as described by Kazulia) are Indrala, Trigunia, and an unstable Mikuni-Hulstria hellbent on rediscovering the old "glories" of the Greater Hulstrian Empire, given the fact that the nations previously mentioned have either threatened the Kingdom or threatened regional security by inviting the aggressive tendencies of other nations into the region. In the past ethnic tensions between Kazulia and Mikuni-Hulstria has stemmed from the fact that within a region strongly supportive of eastern thinking, Kazulia had been the opposing power as it had held closely its western ideals. With the resurgence of supremacist sentiments in Mikuni-Hulstria, regional stability is more than at risk.
In response, the government has taken measures to ensure that the Kazulian nationals are not caught up in the storm brewing in Hulstria. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has banned travel to Mikuni-Hulstria citing the nation as increasingly unstable and dangerous for individuals to visit the nation. In a similar response, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has recalled all nationals from Mikuni-Hulstria. The Statsminister stated that he does not intend on allowing for nationals residing in Mikuni-Hulstria to remain under the oppressive system. Although the travel ban implemented on Mikuni-Hulstria since the War for the Emperor's Protection is still in effect the recent ban introduces a complete ban on travel and trade, a contrast to the previous ban which barred travel and movement to specific areas around the nation.
Reunification: Kalopian reunification is necessary."Reunification of Kalopia important to ensuring resurgence of stability within Majatra" ~ Statsminister.
The border fence separating the Union of Kalopian Revolutionary Socialist Vanguardships and Federal Republic of Kalopia-Wantuni. 11th May, 4259For more than fifty years, the southern majatran nation of Kalopia has been divided between two conflict ideologies, communist and capitalist. The Union of Kalopian Revolutionary Socialist Vanguardships and Federal Republic of Kalopia-Wantuni, one championing the cause of communism and hard-line socialist ideologies and the other championing the cause of democracy and liberal ideals. The separation of the nation was the result of the protectorates introduced by the Governments of Istalia and Kazulia in response to the then unstable government. Before Kazulia's introduction into the protectorates, the prospect of nation-building had never been placed on the table as the former power introduce a straight-pure military administration onto the region Mossavi. Posterior to a brief, yet intense "cold war" between the hard-line government in Eleopolis and the governments in Skalm and Romula respectively, the protectorates (under a referendum) joined to form a unified state in opposition of the government of Eleopolis. Posterior to the unification of the two protectorate, Kazulian involvement/support for the situation ceased to exist as such, since the formation of the Federal Republic, Istalia has taken the nation under its wings and supported it since.
In-accordance with the government's renewed approach to the MRSF, the Statsminister is now making pushes for a reunification of Kalopia after more than fifty years of Mossavi and Wantuni being under the administration of an Istalian backed government. Although relations between Istalia and Kazulia have ceased the Statsminister stated that he intends on pushing the government in Eleoplis, the World Congress and regional allies into a mindset which would bring about the unification of Kalopia. The chance for reunification is more likely seeing that the incumbent government in Eleopolis is more open to idea of a democratic process than previous governments. A push for the reunification of Kalopia could, according to political analyst, pave the way for regional security and a return of regional stability in the already fragile region.
It is imperative that we making significant pushes for a reunification of Kalopia. The nation has been divided for too long and it is time for the nation to be reunified. The reunification of Kalopia is important to ensuring the resurgence of stability within Majatra. I intend on working with any nation which is willing to push international organisations into forming a unified approach towards Kalopia's reunification.
The Statsminister also commented on offering compensation to the government in Eleoplis as he believes that since Kazulia was involved in the separating of the nation, it should at-least contribute greatly to its reunification. He stated that once a plan for reunification is made with the government in Helios and Eleopolis, Kazulia will be ready to form an annual aid package worth $1.1 Billion LOD and investment through the Critical Investment and Stabilisation Fund. The Statsminister is expected to embark on a second majatran tour where he will be visiting nations such as Cobura, Pontesi and Kalopia.
Hawu Mumenhes and Kazulia begin largest war game in nations' history.Hawu Mumenhes and Kazulia launches massive joint military exercise involving 25,000 troops both nations.
The 2nd Ingeniørbrigaden making preparations for the exercise in northern Kazulia. 11th May, 4259The largest military exercise in the history of the Kingdom of Kazulia and the Free Kingdom of Hawu Mumenhes was launched. The two week long exercise, consisting of three small sub-ordinate exercises, involves 25,000 troops and thousands of military equipment from both nations. The exercise, which Kazuian and Hawu Mumenhes officials formally launched near Eggther, is billed as a test of cooperation between allied commands and troops in responding to military, chemical and cyber threats. Coordinated personally by Kazulia's Chief of Defence Staff General Gunnar Krabsethve, the exercise includes 14,000 troops from Kazulia and 11,000 troops from Hawu Mumenhes with their respective equipment. The exercise, according to officials from the Defence Ministry, is expected to jump-start both military cooperation and professionalism between the respective armies of Kazulia and Hawu Mumenhes.
Information disclosed to the general public as to the operations expected within Exercise Cold Start show a significant push in the direct of combined arms. According to statement made by the Defence Ministry, the Cold Start will be divided in three core sub-ordinate exercises: Exercise Winter Christening, Exercise Sea Devil and Exercise Cyclone, with each exercise focusing on a branch of the respective nations' armies. Exercise Winter Christening according to information given by the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff, will mainly focus on cold-weather warfare. It seeks to advance both military's skill and familiarity with various cold-weather warfare tactics such as mounted movement, dismounted movement and ski warfare, with all Kazulian soldiers being trained in mounted movement and ski warfare during their initial entry into the defence forces' ranks. The exercise also acts as a training session for the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Hawu Mumenhes in order to become accustom with the training styles of the Kongeforsvar.
Exercise Sea Devil will mainly focus on surface warfare, carrier operations and submarine warfare. The surface warfare portion of the exercise will emphasise on the strategies of interdiction and sea control, pooling the capabilities of the surface warfare vessels of both nations' navies such as the acclaimed Torgersen-class and Édouard-Tellefsen class frigates (the latter being a recent addition to the kazulian navy). The carrier operations portion of the exercise is expected to take place on the KNOS-Queen Ingrid multi-role AAS (one of the vessels used by the kazulian navy as an aircraft carrier) and will mainly focus on search and rescue operations and swampland warfare by naval special operations teams such as Marinenspesialkommando (MSK). Finally the submarine warfare portion of the exercise will focus on practising and learning several submarine warfare disciplines. Surveillance and information gathering and Protection of task forces and merchant shipping are a few of the disciplines to be both learnt and practised in the exercise.
Finally Exercise Cyclone will focus on air combat manoeuvring, dropping airborne forces, close air support and aerial supremacy operations. Throughout the numerous military exercises previously conducted by the Kongeforsvar, the Kongelig Luftvåpen (Royal Air-force) although it has participate in most of the exercises not much emphasis has been placed on aerial tactics and a development of skill within the air-force. The air-force, due to previous exercises, has become masters in close air support operations and airborne operations, however neglect in these areas by the Kongeforsvar has developed in the areas of aerial supremacy and air combat manoeuvring. It is expected that the exercise will be a learning experience for both the Kazulian Air-Force and the Air-Force of Hawu Mumenhes as both nations intend on learning tactics from each other as to further professionalism and experience in the extremely dangerous yet crucial field. The exercise is expect to utilise the full array of capabilities and equipment used by the air-force from electronic warfare to airborne early warning and control and may even see the use of the air-forces' fleet of Z-35's for the first time.
Apart from the exercise promoting experience and tactics by the respective nations' armies, the umbrella objective of the exercise is to rebuild cooperation and friendship between the armies of Hawu Mumenhes and Kazulia, nations who have been extremely close allies since the reformation of the two nations' internal politics.
Government launches free-port initiativeGovernment introduces initiative aimed at increasing trade throughout region.11th May, 4259In a recent move by the Office of the Statsminister and the Ministry of Trade and Industry to bolster the economy, the commercial ports of Eggther and Gna, under advisement from the local Chamber of Commerce of those city as well as the Public-Private Cooperative Business Association (an association of private and public companies, centred on promoting joint private-public business opportunities), have been designated as "free-ports" in an attempt by the Ministry of Trade and Industry to bolster the economy in the country. The laws were proposed by Statsminister Robert Nordmark and seeks to introduce less strict customs regulations and lowered taxes on income for investors. The statsminister addressed the National Assembly earlier today where he said,
Kazulia has a high potential of being the capital for trade and business in the Eastern Hemisphere. In this legislation i propose to the commercial ports of Eggther and Gna, the status of free-ports with an ease in our customs regime on these ports. I can assure the members of this assembly that, we do intend on expanding the capacity of these ports to accommodate for increased operations.
The idea to make Eggther and Gna free ports came after the Division of Trade Promotion spoke of plans to introduce a renewed customs regime within the cities as a means of increasing funds to assist in the formation of the much anticipated Critical Investment and Stabilisation Fund (CISF). News figures released from an independent research and analysis group known as, the Centre for Economics and Business, showed that during the first 5 months of 4258, the mentioned ports handled 60 million tonnes of cargo about a quarter of the total turnover. The report stated that the most productive port was the Port of Eggther, which handled 40.1 million tonnes of cargo compared to Gna which handled 19.9 million tones of cargo within the same period. Nonetheless it signals a move that these cities and their ports are a pillar to forging closer trade ties between various regional and international partners. It is rumoured that the Ministry of Trade and Industry is reopening its Provisional Trade Office within the recently re-opened Kazulian Embassy in Hawu Mumenhes as a means of opening trade relations between the various Artanian nations.
Government commences seaport expansion programmeGovernment commences initiative to expand seaport in Eggther.11th May, 4259Bergenson Maritime Corporation (BMC) through a joint venture with the Port Authority of the Port of Eggther, has been appointed as the lead contractor in the expansion of the international port. The expansion project will increase the lengths of berths 3, 4 and 5, giving the port ,in general, the capacity to handle/berth massive container vessels. Dredging of the area was commenced several months prior and was done in preparation from construction to begin around the vacation period. The project will involve dredging 1 million cubic metres of material to provide the berth and approaches, and enable a new steel-piled quay wall to be built. General Manager of the Port Authority, Hwan Byung-Ho (a native of Dankuk), commented on the expansion project.
The Port of Eggther caters from international trade. It is the largest seaport in the country and is the centre of maritime operations throughout the country as thousands of minor and major maritime corporations have established bases of operations in the port's facilities. For this port to operate at the highest level of efficiency,
it must now cater for largest international vessels. As such, with our cooperation with Bergenson Maritime Corporation and the port authority's own construction group, the expansion of the port could see an increase in facilities and general space for future operations.
According to officials from Bergenson Maritime Corporation (BMC), they intend on reclaiming land from the sea to accommodate for the construction of three wharves, two dry docks and increased housing space for business operations within the port itself. The new extension will be equipped with three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes, each with a 25-container wide outreach. According to officials from the Division of Trade Promotion (a department of the Ministry of Trade and Industry), the expansion of the Port of Eggther is expected to accommodate for the increased diplomatic activity in which the Foreign Ministry is going to initiate by reintroducing the Kingdom to trade with the its various international partners.
