[Terpelaziun] Foreign Affairs Minister (Oct 2)

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

Túischac'h,

I rise to place an enquiry with the Foreign Affairs Minister. @Bentxamì Puntmasleu

First, I would direct his attention to this section of the Government's programme, which Open Society supports:

Micronations that are otherwise objectionable include (but are not limited to) those that are racist, otherwise bigoted, criminal, violent etc. The prospect of reforming an organization of such micronations will be explored and, if conditions are favourable, acted upon. This is all done with an eye toward establishing conventions on micronationalism, exchanging ideas and information, and working together on mutually beneficial projects. The very first step will be to draw up a list of appropriate micronations with which we should first attempt to establish contact.

Please update the Ziu on completion of the first step of this laudable goal.

[Bentxamì Puntmasleu]

In short, the list of fellow micronations with which it might be appropriate for us to establish diplomacy is growing, though at a slower pace than originally anticipated. As I mentioned last month, we are now recognized by the Aerican Empire. In conducting research for additional suitable diplomatic partners, the approach thus far has been to look through MicroWiki and, if warented, the websites of possibly appropriate micronations. Although much valuable information has been gathered this way (it was pleasant to see, for example, that the Holy Empire of Reunion appears to have similar criteria as us, see: https://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Holy_Empire_of_Reunion&mobileaction=toggle_view_desktop#Ideology), the process has proven tedious and inefficient. A new approach being considered to augment, not replace, the current is to ask of our new friends in Aerica to put us in contact with other nations. Another approach being considered is to apply for membership in an intermicronational organization (perhaps LoSS, as we had a role in forming that, or GUM). There is also the possibility of working on a joint project with other micronations in order to 1.) build our reputation in the micronational community and 2.) do general goodin the world. The cabinet has discussed a project involving climate change in Antarctica, given our territorial claims there. A logical partner for us would be Westarctica, although we would have to put aside, at least temporarily, our competing claims.

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

In short, the list of fellow micronations with which it might be appropriate for us to establish diplomacy is growing, though at a slower pace than originally anticipated. As I mentioned last month, we are now recognized by the Aerican Empire. In conducting research for additional suitable diplomatic partners, the approach thus far has been to look through MicroWiki and, if warented, the websites of possibly appropriate micronations. Although much valuable information has been gathered this way (it was pleasant to see, for example, that the Holy Empire of Reunion appears to have similar criteria as us, see: https://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Holy_Empire_of_Reunion&mobileaction=toggle_view_desktop#Ideology), the process has proven tedious and inefficient. A new approach being considered to augment, not replace, the current is to ask of our new friends in Aerica to put us in contact with other nations. Another approach being considered is to apply for membership in an intermicronational organization (perhaps LoSS, as we had a role in forming that, or GUM). There is also the possibility of working on a joint project with other micronations in order to 1.) build our reputation in the micronational community and 2.) do general goodin the world. The cabinet has discussed a project involving climate change in Antarctica, given our territorial claims there. A logical partner for us would be Westarctica, although we would have to put aside, at least temporarily, our competing claims.

I thank the Minister for his reply. And looks forward to hearing more of the Cabinet plans for a climate change project and potential resolution of the claims issue with Westarctica. I will enquire next month for additional developments.

[Miestră Schivă, UrN]

Holy Empire of Reunion!!! That's a name that takes me back. KR1 (and we in Penguinea) had terrible dealing with those guys