Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 7:56 pm
Arennica, Littolyo, September 27, 2020
|HEARN LUCAS CANONE MEETS WITH PRESIDENT LEON DRAKE||INTERNATIONAL|
Hearn Lucas Canone and his wife Mary Canone both arrived in Arennica for the first state visit between the Republic of Littolyo and the Aguanist Monarchy of San Jimenez. Hearn Canone and his advisors arrived in Littolyo early yesterday morning where he was received by President Leon Drake. After the national anthems of both respective countries were played, the heads of state exchanged gifts to one another as a sign of mutual respect and friendship. Hearn Canone gave President Drake a medal of Saint Bolivar Jimenez, the patron saint and namesake of San Jimenez, that had been blessed by the archbishop of Del Agua City.
After the opening ceremony had concluded, both heads of state made their way into the capital where they spent the day discussing matters of economic policy and trade. Hearn Canone, who has placed economic growth as a priority on his political agenda, managed to broker a trade deal with President Drake that has been welcomed by many in the House of Confederates in San Jimenez. At the moment, Littolyoan-Jimenean trade is projected to increase steadily and the possibility of another trade deal in the future is definitely on the table. Discussions about the leasing of a military base in San Jimenez to Littolyo were also discussed and welcomed by Hearn Canone though an official lease has yet to be finalized. After he met with President Drake, Hearn Canone appeared hopeful and generally enthusiastic about the visit.
The exchange I had with President Drake today went very well and I can say with certainty that both Littolyo and San Jimenez have benefited from it. I address you on behalf of the nation when I say that San Jimenez is open and looking forward to establishing more intimate diplomatic ties with Littolyo in the future. All is well.
That night, Hearn Canone enjoyed a state dinner with the president and was able to have a personal meeting with him without the involvement of politics. There, Mary Canone joined him and the two stayed the night at the State Guesthouse. In the morning, Hearn Canone joined President Drake for a horse drawn carriage tour through the capital, a tradition dating back to the 1800s. Hearn Conone was shown many of the city's most famous landmarks, stopping for photos at Arennica's grand Triumphal Arch and taking another pause later on for a stroll through the famous Park L'Claire.
To conclude the day, Hearn Canone arrived at the airport where he gave his farewell to President Drake and departed Littolyo. President Drake had this to say to reporters before Hearn Canone departed for San Jimenez:
I am so pleased and honored that Hearn and Mrs. Conone were able to visit Littolyo. I think it's safe to say that we accomplished more for bilateral ties between our two nations than either of us expected, which I'm sure is a harbinger of great things to come for our relationship.
Hearn Canone returned to Gran Teran late in the night after a incredibly successful visit. Majority leaders of the House of Confederate are expected to meet with Hearn Canone to formalize an agreement with Littolyo in regards to leasing a Jimenean military base.