Government Unable to Ratify Kazulia Agreement after Agitated Opposition Vote No
By Nicolas Roussel
May 4239
Kanjorien Foreign Affairs Minister, Tobi Moineau, was adamant about the importance of this Treaty.
The government are going to fail to pass through a ratification that would see Kanjor create further economic ties with Kazulia. Reportedly, the nation in question, who is a close ally of Rildanor, approached the government, and received a favourable response regarding the treaty. However, because the government requires a two thirds majority within the Senate for the ratification to pass, the opposition have been able to block the move.
The GPLK, who proposed the treaty as the holders of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, were in earnest about getting this bill ratified. In the opening statement by the Foreign Affairs Minster, Tobie Moineau, spoke of the tensions between Rildanor and Istalia, and how it underpinned the necessity of this treaty: "It is imperative that this treaty is enshrined by law, and is ratified. Kazulia is an ally to Rildanor, and therefore we must give her our support too, especially in light of the disgusting response given by the Istalian President regarding the Forward with Seleya campaign which will see Rildanor be given a place on the Security Council."
The Kanjor Times can report that extensive negotiations have been occurring behind the scenes after the main opposition party, the Union Populaire Democrate voted against the proposal. When asked, a GPLK spokesperson refused to comment on the matter, but did not rule anything out, "The government believes that this treaty is vital, and we will do our utmost to achieve that. That being said, I naturally cannot comment on any possible conversations between parties related to this matter."
This dispute within the Senate comes after further tensions between Istalia and Rildanor. Whilst no open punches have been made since M. Moineau's damning attack on Istalia, several subtle jabs have been made during the Hutori President's state visit to Rildanor. As tension rises on the international, the government must be quite annoyed at the nuisance that the opposition is causing back at home. Without a shadow of a doubt, the GPLK's main focus after getting into government has been international affairs, yet this may now come back to bite them, as they have neglected the Senate for too long. Only time will tell whether they will be able to muster up the support they need to continue with their internationalist agenda.