International Leaders Arrive in Kaliburg for Important Summit7th April 4481Heads of state, foreign ministers, finance ministers and special delegates from across the globe have started arriving in Kalistan today, in advance of a crucial meeting between some of the most influential states in Terra. Representatives from members of
the North Seleyan Economic Community are preparing for a summit which will feature all thirteen member states in addition to non-members Lourenne, Indrala and New Endralon/Kizenia. Throughout the four day summit, the leaders will discuss a variety of topics including the promotion of intra-bloc trading and the objectives of the organisation moving forwards.
Officials arrive in Kaliburg in advance of the NSEC Leaders SummitThe Kaliburg Summit marks the first occasion when representatives from every member of the NSEC have met in a single location, despite the international organisation having existed for several centuries. Initially conceived to strengthen economic and cultural ties between Kalistan, Baltusia, Lodamun and Valruzia, the grouping is now intercontinental and represents one of the most economically powerful free trade areas on the globe. In organising the summit, the Kalistani government aims to focus international attention on the Community and highlight its economic potential. At the same time, Foreign Minister Moses Allen is thought to see it as an opportunity to engage with nations which haven't been traditional Kalistani allies such as Dolgava and Rildanor.
Disagreements between the delegations on important matters are already being speculated on, though. In advance of the conference, the Kalistani Defence Minister indicated that he would push for military cooperation between NSEC members but Northern Council members- particularly Baltusia, Keymon and Lourenne- are vehemently opposed to this suggestion. With that said, there is believed to be general agreement that further expansion of the grouping would not only be permissible but desirable as a method of strengthening cooperation.