Yingdala Pleads for End to Beiteynu-Lourenne Hostilities as Conflict Shocks EconomyThe Royal Council of Yingdala, with the approval of His Imperial Majesty the Son of Heaven, has issued a statement requesting an end to the Beiteynu-Lourenne conflict and warning Terra of the consequences of expansion.
The Royal Council of Yingdala, under the supreme authority of the Son of Heaven, who is also the Heavenly King, Sovereign, and Emperor of Yingdala, humbly requests the governments of Beiteynu and Lourenne to cease all hostilities for the good of Terra. Misunderstandings can be resolved through dialogue. Peace can prevail. It is not in the interest of either Beiteynu and Lourenne, nor the people of Terra, to continue down the warpath.
Yingdala will continue to call for peace between the nations and is willing to serve as an impartial mediator on the sidelines of the World Congress on Whale Island. We stand with all the other nations asking for peace.
There is no virtue in this fight, but only suffering. The wise leaders of Beiteynu and Lourenne know this and they are wise enough to turn the tide toward harmony.
May Heaven bless Terra and restore its peace.
Later, after the statement was announced, unnamed Ministry of Rites officials, responsible for Yingdala's foreign affairs, spoke anonymously and blamed Beiteynu for the conflict. The official said, "It is clear Beiteynu fired on Lourenne, who rationally defended itself. While both parties are completely responsible for escalating tensions, the primary blaim belongs to the Homeland State."
Though clearly words of support for Lourenne's cause, the unnamed official clarified that Tian'an would not be involved unless Yingdala - its people, sovereignty, or assets - were attacked. The government has been firm that it prefers a peaceful resolution - and quickly. It will not be seen to fight an unjust war, which the government truly believes.
The conflict was started over miscommunication, misconceptions, and a desire to dominate from both sides. There is no morality in this and Yingdala will not be part of it.
However, the country is facing the cost of the conflict. The Jiaozhou Stock Exchange and Tian'an Bond Market both saw massive selloffs - far larger than during the Aldegar Canal Crisis. As a result, the Counsellor-in-Chief's Office put a halt to trading to allow cooler minds to prevail. But this is unlikely until Lourenne and Beiteynu reach a peace agreement.
With the expected downward trend in equity markets, the Yingdalan government will likely need to step in. Policy measures are believed to be prepared - including further central bank rate cuts and additional injections of capital from the Yingdalan Wealth Fund (YWF). Direct consumer support is believed to be a last resort to avoid inflation.
Fortunately, trade will not be as impacted as during the Aldegar Canal Crisis. While costs of shipping and insurance are up, the Aldegar Canal remains open. With the additional seats Yingdala controls through a YWF subsidiary in Dalibor, Tian'an has pledged to vote with the Aldegarian government on all matters in the Aldegar Canal Council.
The Imperial Armed Forces will remain on heightened alert until the conflict ends, but there is no expectation Yingdala should be dragged into the conflict. However, should Beiteynu or its ally Badara, who has entered the war, attack Dankuk, Seko, Mikuni-Hulstria, or Tukarali, Yingdala will be forced to join the fight.