Re: Suyu Llaqta World Service
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:52 pm
Suyu Llaqta Free Press
Istapalian Visit Ends Without Agreement
15th February 4475
The highly anticipated visit to Suyu Llaqta of Istapalian President Necaquetzal Hei concluded this evening, without any further progress on resolving the ongoing trade and border disputes between the two nations. Following an intense week of meetings and conferences with the Llaqta government as well as various other figures in the dispute, it was announced by the Llaqta Head of State Chinpukusi Malqui that no agreement could be reached. Despite calling the visit a "disappointing missed opportunity", Malqui notably did not apportion blame for the lack of a deal instead saying that "vast differences in policy remain between the two governments".
Long queues continue at the border between the two countries
As a consequence, large portions of the Llaqta-Istapalian border remain closed in both directions with further sections restricted to one way travel, as has been the case for several months. The border closures were a recent development in a decades long history of poor relations between the two neighbouring states, which has its roots in the Treaty of Matidenas, the Socialist Alliance of Dovani and the 4315 coup in Suyu Llaqta which deposed a government accused of being under Istapalian influence. These underlying tensions were brought to the surface again last year when the Llaqta government issued an ultimatum to Istapali, urging them to control the flow of illegal drugs into Suyu Llaqta or face border closures.
Critics and politicians remain hopeful that the two sides will be able to resolve these ongoing disputes peacefully, though, with another meeting between the two governments scheduled in several weeks time and an assurance from Istapali that they would not seek to further increase import tariffs on Llaqta goods after a substantial rise in January. Opposition parties in Istapali have raised questions of the manner in which the government has handled the matter, however, and the President has been condemned for his visit to a "right wing dictatorship" by the Socialist Party. With legislative elections looming, a change in the balance of power could complicate the process significantly.
Istapalian Visit Ends Without Agreement
15th February 4475
The highly anticipated visit to Suyu Llaqta of Istapalian President Necaquetzal Hei concluded this evening, without any further progress on resolving the ongoing trade and border disputes between the two nations. Following an intense week of meetings and conferences with the Llaqta government as well as various other figures in the dispute, it was announced by the Llaqta Head of State Chinpukusi Malqui that no agreement could be reached. Despite calling the visit a "disappointing missed opportunity", Malqui notably did not apportion blame for the lack of a deal instead saying that "vast differences in policy remain between the two governments".
Long queues continue at the border between the two countries
As a consequence, large portions of the Llaqta-Istapalian border remain closed in both directions with further sections restricted to one way travel, as has been the case for several months. The border closures were a recent development in a decades long history of poor relations between the two neighbouring states, which has its roots in the Treaty of Matidenas, the Socialist Alliance of Dovani and the 4315 coup in Suyu Llaqta which deposed a government accused of being under Istapalian influence. These underlying tensions were brought to the surface again last year when the Llaqta government issued an ultimatum to Istapali, urging them to control the flow of illegal drugs into Suyu Llaqta or face border closures.
Critics and politicians remain hopeful that the two sides will be able to resolve these ongoing disputes peacefully, though, with another meeting between the two governments scheduled in several weeks time and an assurance from Istapali that they would not seek to further increase import tariffs on Llaqta goods after a substantial rise in January. Opposition parties in Istapali have raised questions of the manner in which the government has handled the matter, however, and the President has been condemned for his visit to a "right wing dictatorship" by the Socialist Party. With legislative elections looming, a change in the balance of power could complicate the process significantly.