Bisliev Welcomes Zallandt to Coplesti
Prime Minister Marlijn Zallandt of Beatavic visited Artaska for a state visit on Monday.
COPLESTI- President Emin Bisliev welcomed the Prime Minister of Beatavic Marlijn Zallandt to Coplesti for his first state visit to the nation, rounding out a week that has seen high profile visits from many major international countries. Zallandt and Bisliev met at the front steps of the Red Palace in Coplesti before attending a meeting with delegates from both nations and the SBU, as Artaska's membership draws nearer to the December 1st deadline. Artaska and Beatavic are historical allies and direct neighbors, though relations were strained in the late 90s and early 2000s as a result of the Chezian Wars and a brutal civil war in Beatavic. However, the relationship between the two governments has been on the mends as trade increases and diplomatic ties strengthen.
Bisliev and the Parliament of Artaska committed to sending additional resources to Gran Telea, Beatavic's capital, nearly 3 months after a deadly earthquake and tsunami inundated the region and left thousands dead. Recovery and relief efforts, while massive, have been slow, and Beatavic's government has struggled to maintain a widely constructive effort despite international assistance. However, process has been made in clearing roads and damaged residential areas, which means some residents are returning to the city - a major center for Sotoan Basin Union diplomacy. More than 30 Artaskan citizens died in the earthquake and resulting tsunami.
"Beatavic and the people of Beatavic are great allies," said Bisliev during a joint press conference, turning to shake hands with Zallandt. "Their commitment to the region and their continued progress to recovery after a tumultuous end of the 20th century has seen a resurrection in the 21st. They are truly a great nation and a great ally. We look forward to continuing our relationship together."
There have been discussions of joint military exercises between Beatavic and Artaskan forces to shore up defenses following a series of direct threats made to SBU nations by the regime of Kyriakos Tasoulas in Syraranto. SBU nations have pledged mutual defense if any of them are attacked by the nuclear-equipped nation, specifically if Constantio - the head of the SBU - is attacked. Beatavician forces constitute one of the largest armed forces in the SBU.
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