This is a statement on behalf of the government of the Kingdom of Vanuku, a permanent member of the World Congress Security Council, regarding the current situation in the Great Jelbek Steppe (formerly Jelbania).
The Kingdom of Vanuku is growing increasingly concerned with the
chaotic situation in Jelbania a country which shares a long border with our own nation and also shares our Jelbek culture and history.
The
breakdown of central government, the fragmenting of states and the rise of paramilitary and tribal violence is, once again, causing instability in Majatra. We are also most concerned by the rise of the anarchic and warlike Katonid Khanate in the south of the country (territory roughly covering the old state of Köşpendékstan) which has Deltarian backing and is set on expansion. Vanuku has both cultural and economic interests, particularly in the north of Jelbania, therefore we have resolved to take the following unilateral action:
- The Kingdom of Vanuku now recognises the Northern Khaganate (roughly covering the states of Gökaékstan and Gezgékstan) as a legitimate independent nation and grants it and its ruler Manil II Khagan all diplomatic rights and ties with Vanuku, as specified under international law.
- Furthermore, we the Kingdom of Vanuku, guarantee the independence of the Northern Khaganate and will view an act of aggression against it by another nation or a regional faction within the Great Jelbek Steppe as an act of aggression against Vanuku.
- Furthermore, we will continue to have open dialogue with the government of the Free Republic (roughly covering the state of Motalpapaqstan) and led by President Husn Mabek, along with Manil II, regarding the reunification of the country and the most appropriate long-term successor state or states.
- Furthermore, we refuse to recognise the Katonid Khanate as a legitimate nation or sub-national entity and warn its warlord rulers and international backers against any thoughts of further expansion and aggression. This particularly refers to any attempt to carry out further incursions against the territory of the Northern Khaganate and any advance into the tribal areas of the west (roughly covering the state of Yamtékstan).
With these measures in place, Vanuku can hope to bring initial stability to the ravaged nation and from this platform we hope to work with our Majatran colleagues - particularly our allies in Istalia - to open dialogue and set up a strategy for reshaping the Great Jelbek Steppe into a stable unified nation.