The State Secretariat of Inquista
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CONCERNING THE CIVIL WAR IN REITZMAG: INQUISTA TO ESTABLISH A NO-FLY ZONE AND DEPLOY GROUND FORCES
March 11th, 2020,
In the late hours of the evening last night, the Holy Inquistan Air Force mobilized and began to prepare operations to establish air superiority over the United Reichs of Reitzmag. As of 05:33 GMT, aircraft of the Holy Inqusitan Air Force have now entered Reizic airspace. The Holy Inqusitan Air Force will seek to establish a no-fly zone over the the United Reichs of Reitzmag and all of its Reichs. The Most Blessed State of Inquista would like to formally warn all domestic and international aircraft in Reizic airspace to ground or leave Reizic airspace immediately. Belligerent or uncommunicative aircraft in Reizic airspace will be shot down immediately by the Holy Inqusitan Air Force. Only allied or Reizic military aircraft shall be tolerated to move freely within the no-fly zone.
Once air superiority has been established, and a no-fly zone has been created, Inquista will begin to assist the Reizic government on the ground against the rebel insurrection. Inquistan forces will be deployed in undisclosed locations later today.
The State Secretariat of Inquista will communicative openly and transparently about all Inquistan military activity within Reitzmag. All information concerning Inquistan military activity that is reported by the media, especially by foreign media outlets, should be considered hearsay.
Peace is paramount to the Most Blessed State of Inquista and to the European Union as a whole. Therefore, Inquista's military operations in Reitzmag are dedicated solely to achieving peace and ensuring stability.
Jordyn Finsch
Bishop Secretary of State -
CONCERNING REITZMAG AND ICHOLASEN
March 14th, 2020,
As assassination attempt was made against King George of Reitzmag yesterday by a suspected sympathiser of the communist insurgency. This assassination attempt followed the signing of a peace accord between the Reizic government and the communist rebels, where a period of peace was supposed to ensue. This assassination attempt also followed a coup d'état in Icholasen, where the democratically-elected government and the esteemed royal family were both deposed by communist insurgents. These events demonstrate that the containment of dangerous, militaristic, pan-European communist ideology has failed in Reitzmag, and ultimately, the peace accord in Reiztmag was not honored by the communist rebels of the country. As a consequence, the Holy Inquistan Air Force was left in no position but to take a precautionary step in rooting out any and absolutely all communist influence in Reitzmag. The Holy Inquistan Air Force has been undertaking an exhaustive and extremely thorough operation of sweeping communism out of East Moreland. This operation has been ongoing for over 24 hours, and at this time, the operation is still ongoing. The Secretariat and government of Inquista will not disclose the details of this ongoing military operation. However, we assure the European community that this operation is both warranted and has the best interest of the entire European community at the heart of it.
Inquista condemns the illegitimate occupiers of Icholasen. Inquista continues to recognize Queen Anastasia as the rightful head of state and Korojaunu Eilidh Whiteford as the head of government of the country. All travel to Icholasen has been suspended. Inquista will work alongside the legitimate government of Icholasen to restore democracy and security to the county.
Jordyn Finsch
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CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN COUNCILLOR AND ICHOLASEN
March 22nd, 2020,
The College of Bishops has voted to recall the Inquistan Councillor from his office. The decision to recall the Councillor has not been made lightly. However, it was a decision that was made in the best intersts of the Most Blessed State. At this time, the Inquistan Councillor has not been working to advance the national interests of Inquista abroad, and instead, has been working to build his own political profile. Inquista maintains a policy of refraining from dictating how other European Union member states select their councillors. Thus, we have no interest in having other states dictate how we select ours.
Inquista shall officially cease to recognize the exiled and weakened Eilidh Whiteford as the Korojaunu and leader of the Nicoleizian government. Queen Anastasia will also no longer be recognized as Icholasen's head of state. Inquista shall officially recognize Chairman Jirluchuz and the current government in Cesae Vauvra as the true and legitimate government of Icholasen. Inquista shall immediately begin to cease all military hostilities against the Nicoleizians in Reitzmag and elsewhere. Free travel shall be also be reinstituted between Inquista and Icholasen. Inquista will not comply with the European Council's resolution on Icholasen. Instead, Inquista shall officially condemn Eilidh Whiteford as an international terrorist and shall freeze all of her assets within Inquista.
Jordyn Finsch
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CONCERNING ICHOLASEN
May 16, 2020,
The Most Blessed State of Inquista shall fully accept and enforce the European Council's resolution to condemn the illegitimate occupiers of Icholasen. Inquista shall only recognise and cooperate with the rightful government of the United Dominions of Icholasen. Inquista shall recognize Queen Anastasia II as the rightful head of state and shall recognize acting Korojaunu Samantha Terrace as the rightful head of government of the country.
Any and all agreements that the Most Blessed State had signed with the illegitimate government of Icholasen have henceforth been terminated. Inquista shall officially sanction and embargo the occupied state of Icholasen, ceasing all trade between our countries. Inquista shall suspend all travel to and from Icholasen. The so-called Chairman Jirluchuz, and all members of his tyrannical administration, shall be recognized as international terrorists and shall have their financial assets frozen in Inquista.
Premier Eilidh Whiteford will no longer be recognized as a terrorist and will have her full rights and privileges reinstated in Inquista. In addition, for her demonstrated heroism and resiliency, Premier Whiteford will be awarded with the Order of Inquista by the Archbishop of Inquista, which is the highest civil and secular honour which can be awarded by the Inquistan Orthodox Church.
Inquista shall stand as a steadfast ally of the United Dominions of Icholasen. May the rightful government soon be restored in Saint Regina, and may God Save the Queen.
Anja Emerett
Bishop Secretary of State -
CONCERNING EASTERN HAANE
September 6, 2020,
The Inquistan Orthodox Church would like formally express our shock, sorrow and sadness about the most recent developments in Eastern Haane. The Most Blessed State of Inquista stands with the Haanean people, and we deeply grieve and mourn the tragic loss of life in the country. We pray for a swift and successful cessation of violence, and we pray for unity and peace.
The Most Blessed State of Inquista will not restrict any travel to and from the country. However, we advise that all Inquistans return to the Most Blessed State as soon as possible. The Inquistan Orthodox Church implores that all Inquistan, Inquistan Orthodox, and Haanean people, shelter and protect their family, friends, neighbours, and fellow countrymen and women from danger in the country. We implore you to be compassionate, kind and generous to one another, and we plead that that you refrain from participating in any violence, and instead actively work to bring an end to violence through peaceful means. We ask that you take care of the sick and the wounded, offer refuge to those who need it, and be selfless and inclusive in the defense of absolutely all people.
The Most Blessed State will expand its Communist Refugee Program, which already offers refuge to those living in Eastern Haane, Czech Slavia and Icholasen. The amount of refugee allotments under this program have been temporarily waived, allowing for absolutely all Haaneans to claim refugee status in the Most Blessed State. Inquista is cooperating with Malboryan authorities as to allow for the safe transit of Haanean refugees from the Haanean-Malboryan border to Inquista. Inquista will also accept Haaneans who are being deported from other countries, such as Vayinaod and Reitzmag, to come to Inquista instead, with a one month visa, so that they can also claim refugee status, or remain until the situation has become more peaceful in their country.
Anja Emerett
Bishop Secretary of State -
ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRADE COMMISSION IN CZECH SLAVIA
May 12, 2021,
The Inquistan Orthodox Church has taken notice of the shortages of consumer goods that are currently effecting parts of Czech Slavia. Officials from the State Secretariat met with leaders of the Inquistan Chamber of Commerce today, and it was reiterated to the Church that Inquistan businesses have been successfully fulfilling all order requests made to them, and that any shortages are indeed simply a result of weaknesses in communication. Despite this, both the Church and the Chamber of Commerce remain optimistic that these shortages will be remedied in the coming days by the ongoing work done by the Czech government. The Inquistan Orthodox Church hopes to work collaboratively with the Czech government in order to help support their efforts in overcoming any shortages, whether be in the present or in the future. Therefore, the Most Blessed State will create an Inquistan Trade Commission to Czech Slavia, which will be established and housed within the Inquistan High Commission in Prague.
The Inquistan Trade Commission will serve as as a bridge of communication and partnership between the economic sectors of Inquista and Czech Slavia, and will make the procurement of goods between Inquista and Czech Slavia as seamless as people. The Inquistan Trade Communication will be supported by teams of Inquistan trade representatives, trade analysts and economic researchers, who will actively engage and work with the relevant Czech ministries and companies in order to optimize trade relations, and the planning and procurement of goods to and from Inquista. Trade representatives from the Inquistan Chamber of Commerce, who represent some of Inquista's most important economic sectors, will also be present within the Inquistan Trade Commission, which will create a direct line of communication between Inquistan companies and the relevant Czech ministries and companies. The Trade Commission will work proactively, rather than reactively, to overcome any obstacles in trade disruptions or supply procurement. The Inquistan Trade Commission will be headed and led by a Trade Commissioner, who will work enthusiastically and cooperatively with their Czech counterparts in order to maximise the effectiveness of the Trade Commission.
Accordingly, the State Secretariat will appoint Nara al-Kahina as the Inquistan Trade Commissioner to Czech Slavia. Ms. Al-Kahina is a former labour rights activist and judge from the Sahrawi Union, who served six terms as a Justice on the European Court of Justice (2015-2016; 2017-2018; 2019-2020), and who has since worked as the Ombudsperson for Consumer Rights and Protections within the Most Blessed State of Inquista. Ms. Al-Kahina has a deep understanding of the Inquistan economy, a good working relationship with the Inquistan Chamber of Commerce and various Inquistan labour groups, as well as immense and vast experience navigating international law and international organizations. Ms. Al-Kahina will be an invaluable asset and public servant.
The Inquistan Orthodox Church looks forward to bettering and strengthening the economic partnership between the Most Blessed State of Inquista and the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia.
Anja Emerett
Bishop Secretary of StateJennaMarelle Johnson
Bishop Secretary of International Trade -
CONCERNING NOFOAGA
June 26, 2021,
The Most Blessed State of Inquista and the Inquistan Orthodox Church extend our deepest and most solemn condolences to all those affected by the horrific volcanic eruption in Nofoaga. We are praying for all those effected, and we are keeping hope in our hearts and minds as this situation continues to unfold.
The Inquistan Orthodox Church stands ready to support and reinforce whatever efforts will be necessary to bring disaster relief and alleviation to the island and its people, and the evacuation of foreign nationals from the country.
Anja Emerett
Bishop Secretary of State -
ON ISTKALEN
August 4, 2021,
The Most Blessed State of Inquista and the Inquistan Orthodox Church will recognise the Republic of Istkalen, currently led by President Liros Ikomar and Vistek Rikkalek, as the official and legitimate government of Istkalen.
In the recent months of social and political impasse, the Republic of Istkalen has demonstrated itself to be the only seemingly existent, operational, and widely supported and popular government of Istkalen. Any other governments propped-up by foreign actors do not seem to be active, operational, cohesive, or have any sort of public or local support, and thus have virtually no measurable legitimacy or even operational capacity.
While military retaliation against Istkalen was justifiable considering the country's decision to declare war on the entire European Union, the Most Blessed State would like to see the country's return to normalization as soon as possible, as all European Union member states should be able to co-exist with each other harmoniously and peacefully with stability and dignity. The Most Blessed State disapproves of any further foreign occupation of Istkalen, particularly any occupation with imperialist ambitions or goals, and calls for foreign-powers to make peace settlements with the Republic of Istkalen and withdraw from the country as soon as feasibly possible.
Anja Emerett
Bishop Secretary of State -
ON COPOLA CITY
October 7, 2021,
The Inquistan Orthodox Church considers the welfare and well-being of all Inquistan Orthodox people to be of utmost importance and significance to the Church and its endeavours. The Inquistan Orthodox Church has remained steadfast in its commitments to the Nyetthem Accords, and in its commitment to to ensuring that the Inquistan Orthodox people of Reitzmag can lead happy, healthy, and prosperous lives, esepcially in the aftermath of the Reitzmic conflict in 2020.
The Most Blessed State has refrained from further interference in Reitzmic affairs since the end of the Reitzmic conflict, and has particularly refrained from interfering in the governance of Copala City. However, during the recent exodus of some Copalans to Anastasia City, there were reported episodes of violence in which Inquistan Orthodox people and Copalan denizens were subjected to unnecessary brutality and damage to their property. Furthermore, dangerous and politically bizarre ideologies have arisen among Copalans that have moved to Anasastia City. These ideologies are worrying, and could lead to more violence. The Inquistan Orthodox Church and the Most Blessed State have been left with no choice but to step-in and ensure that a positive resolution can be made in order to bring stability, peace and dignity to the people of Copala City.
Her Holiness the Archbishop of Inquista has spoken to Prime Minister Simon Bridges of the Kingdom of Reitzmag, and the two leaders have agreed to discuss their commitment to the Nyetthem Accords, which are the very accords which led to the establishment of Copala City itself, and to a deal in which Copala City can further thrive and continue to build itself. Discussions have been formalised to take place next month in November.
In the mean time, the Church will also put together a new comprehensive and exhaustive relief package for Copala City, including further funds for economic and social development, with considerable funds earmarked towards building and re-building city infrastructure. The Church will also look into giving stimulus payments to Inquistan Orthodox citizens effected by recent disturbances and violence in the city.
The Church rarely issues travel advisories to Inquistan and Inquistan Orthodox people, but will in this case issue an indefinite travel advisory to Anastasia City. The Church cautions all Inquistan Orthodox people from traveling to or settling in the city, and instead requests that all Inquistan Orthodox people leave the city and return to Copala City. The Church also calls for all Inquistan Orthodox Reitzmen, whether in Reitzmag or abroad, to settle and help further establish Copala City. Copala City, founded as per the Nyetthem Accords, shall continue to serve as an established home for all Inquistan Orthodox people in Reitzmag, and as a centre for Orthodoxy in that particular region of Europe.
The Church and the Most Blessed State shall formally recognise that Copala City is a unqiue, yet unequivocal part of Reitzmag. Copala City stands on Reitzmic territory, and its people, while diverse, are Reitzmic citizens. Her Holiness the Archbishop cautions against any extremist ideologies which purport Copalan independence or irrdenitsm, and condemns foreign actors who intend to make a mockery of Copala City's status in Reitzmag, who, by extension, make a mockery of the Inquistan Orthodox Church.
Her Holiness the Archbishop looks forward to reaching a cordial and positive agreement with the Reitzmic Prime Minister next month.
Anja Emerett
Bishop Secretary of State -
ON SPANISH WATERS
November 3, 2021,
The Most Blessed State of Inquista supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Spain, including the defence and taxation of its waters. The Most Blessed State believes the Kingdom of Spain maintains the right to tax the Strait of Gibraltar and the Strait of Adventuranz just as any state maintains the right to tax their own waters.
Anja Emerett
Bishop Secretary of State -
AN ALLIANCE WITH THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CZECH SLAVIA
March 25, 2022,
The Most Blessed State of Inquista and the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia have agreed to establish a defensive-pact and alliance between the two states. The Most Blessed State of Inquista stands ready to the defend the Czech motherland and her people against any and all threats which may threaten their sovereign lands. Likewise, the Most Blessed State looks forward to the strategic partnership that the Democratic Republic will offer in keeping Inquista and her people safe.
This alliance and defensive-pact is a logical and necessary step in the deepening relations between the Most Blessed State and the Democratic Republic, which both continue to prioritise the lasting peace and security of the centre of Europe.
Anja Emerett
Bishop Secretary of State
