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Konzaskan Comment

The KCP has stated it's "Utter Amusement" with the sheer audacity shown by the Entarian Government. The KCP stated that "Financial Compensation for cutting off one of a cities economic life lines is not Extortion". The KCP has also commented that it's hypocritical to talk about insult with Entaria's presence in Quangsuh in the first place.

On the matter of arming rebels in Nuraslovask Konzask has not made an official comment, only the simple response of "The unjustified occupation is an even greater insult to Nuraslovask soveirgnty".

Byzantiniusian Comment

The Byzantiniusian Principius has formally declared the actions of Entaria to be utterly laughable. The latest in comedy shows "Entarians Say the Darndest Things." becomes a hit in Byzantinius.

Reconciliation Cont'd

With the slow process of reconciliation with Minachia being more pheasble, and new diplomatic channels being opened, Konzask has already begun taking advantage of them to further relations with Minachia to end the quote "Useless rivalry". One way they've continued to show their commitment to reconciliation is by moving Socialist Realism courses from a mandatory course to an optional one. Despite this, Socialist Realism classes are almost always flooded with students, mix of Socialist entrenchment in Konzaskan society, while others believe it's due to it being an easy way to get credits or get a job in the political field.

Furthermore, Konzask has offered the Minachian Prime Minister a tour of Safingrad. Although standard procedure for many nations, this offer holds extreme symbolism within Konzask, as if accepted, the Minachian prime minister would be the first none Berinsky government official to step foot in Konzask for official business since the Lorraine War. With this, in an extra gesture of peace, Konzask has proposed a Minachian-Konzaskan None Aggression Pact.

Salerian Investment

With Konzask's recent entry into the CSAT, the KCP has decided to make a show of commitment to the organization, with KAB (Konzaskan Automobile Beuro) and Kitnex (Konzask's newest mobile tech firm) both offering to invest in Wadiya. Both offering to construct plants and work places in Wadiya. The plants themselves would exclusively employ Wadiyans, and fallow Konzask's rather extensive labor laws. The KCP boasts in stating that the wages in these plants, like across Konzask will fallow Marxist Chervenkovist principles, being workers are at a baseline paid enough to meet their basic needs, and extra pay is granted to wages depending on dedication and efficiency in work, with the KCP stating not only will this aid in fighting Salerian unemployment, but fight poverty in Wadiya. The plants themselves offer on sight learning, and low skill positions, ensuring an open employment policy. KAB soley producing electric cars (gas cars being banned in Konzask in late 2020) the KCP has also offered to fund the construction of charging stations in Wadiya.

When asked about the fairly extensive investment offer, the KCP stated that "We've joined an organization dedicated to the peace and development of Saleria as a whole, what better place to start then the state we've been friendly with regardless". The KCP has also stated at all investment and shipments to wadiya from Konzask are free for the CSAT to monitor or investigate at will, stating their hopefulness to work with other CSAT members in their efforts.

Industrial Reform

With Velika Filipova recently being sworn into Konzaskan presidency, fallowing her hardline Marxist Chervenkovist economic promises, and fallowing the Libertarian Left wing trend seen in Konzaskan politics, Velika has introduced Konzask's transition to "Industrial Democracy". Velika publicly stated that "Konzask is closer to the end goal of Communism then any other state in Elparia, as such it is our duty to work towards the end goal of Communism slowly. States like Entaria or Hollefjord are proof enough of why immediate transition is impossible, for aggressive, imperialistic states such as these will refuse to let the Communist island live in peace. However despite this the KCP should never loose sight of it's goal".

Konzaskan Industrial Democracy entails workers making decisions, sharing responsibility and authority in the workplace. While in participative management organizational designs, workers are listened to and take part in the decision-making process, in organizations employing industrial democracy they also have the final decisive power (they decide about organizational design and hierarchy as well). With limited worker self management being introduced in early 2020 with the introduction of Marxist Socialization of the industry the implementation of Industrial Democracy is expected to go over relatively smoothly, as very limited aspects of it were already implemented. Velika stated that "No one knows what a workplace needs or is efficient at more then the workers themselves". With the wage system expected to stay the same in Konzask, and the means of production being handed further into the hands of the Konzaskan working class, Velika's popularity has already to begin soaring amongst Konzaskan workers. The KCP stated that industrial democracy increases productivity and service delivery from a more fully engaged and happier workforce. Other benefits are said to include less industrial dispute resulting from better communication in the workplace; improved and inclusive decision-making processes resulting in qualitatively better workplace decisions, decreased stress and increased well-being, an increase in job satisfaction, a reduction in absenteeism and an improved sense of fulfillment. Other party members regard industrial democracy as a consequence of citizenship rights and that Industrial Democracy should be considered a human right for all Konzaskan citizens.

Official Denunciation of Entaria

With recent tensions in Quangsuh, and lack of competence displayed by Entaria in the United Nations, the KCP has officially denounced the Entarian government. The KCP has stated that "Such a hypocritical, imperialistic state is a threat to all free, civilized people of Elparia as time and time again the Entarian government proves it's lack of any remote care of foreign peoples soveirgnty and values". The KCP on top of this, stated their shock at the incapability of the Entarian government to discern compensation from extortion, and sighted their hypocrisy in claiming a foreign state is trying to extort them. The KCP has also stated that Entarian unprofessionalism shown in the UN with their delegates complete and utter lack of proper knowledge of UN law is not only laughable, but puts into question why they are even in the UN in general, let alone the UNSC, stating that "If your not going to bother reading the rules, you shouldn't bother to come at all", leading the KCP to comment "Of course the so called 'world police' perfectly exemplify police brutality". With the recent harsh denouncement, and "Entaria Bashing" already being a part of Konzaskan online culture, it has penetrated deeper into Konzaskan meme culture, with online posts on social media sites being increasingly anti Entarian. On top of this, the Konzaskan delegate to the UN has become a minor E-celebrity in Konzask for his harsh stance on Entaria, calling the Entarian delegate illiterate live and their seeming incapability to give a sh*t about sugar coating their statements. The delegate himself has stated their flattery with the fame, and has recently even made a small youtube channel, vlogging the life style of what it's like to be a Konzaskan official, which has already begun to boom with popularity within Konzask.

Your Standard Issue Warning

With Entaria escalating the Xichang conflict to unjustifiable heights, Konzask has begun the mobilization of the Crimson Navy and Red Airforce, putting both on high alert as the Crimson Navies patrol route is widened. Konzask warns Entaria if any Entarian vessels are found within the patrol zone, or attempt to push into the patrol zone, Konzask has officially stated it will be considered an "Act of Aggression" by the Entarian government, and not so subtly hinted it would devolve into war with the Entarian State. The KCP has clarified none Entarian Vessels, as well as UN sanctioned and approved vessels will still have access to Konzaskan waters and ports as per usual protocol regarding international relations, and this patrol zone only applies to Entaria. The Konzaskan public has shown overwhelming support for the decision, many taking to social media to respond to Entarian threads with the phrase "Go Home Gi". The KCP itself is still utterly dumbfounded that Entaria is willing to put national pride over paying a fee that should by all means be extremly feesable for Entaria.

UN Approved Trekan Fleet en route to escort Entaria out of Xichang

After the UN approved a Quangsui request for Treka and/or Sereine to provide a naval escort for the trapped Entarian soldiers in Xichang all the way back to Entaria. Treka has added to its already en route fleet from its naval base in Treka’s Altasian Islands. The combined fleet will consist of:
1 Newburyport Class Littoral Combat Ship
2 Hampshire Class Destroyers
1 Mt. Fenway Class Cruiser
1 Mooselookmeguntic Class Amphibious Transport Dock
Who will enter Xichang Harbor and assist in removing the Entarians safely. Waiting in international waters there will be an additional:
1 Presumpscot Class Amphibious Assault Ship (outfitted to be an F-35 Light Carrier)
1 Inverness Class Frigate
1 Moose Lake Class National Security Cutter
1 Hampshire Class Destroyer
1 Norwood Class Stealth Destroyer
1 Tanner Jameson Class Replenishment Tanker
(secret:an additional 1 Halibut Class Attack Submarine, 2 Hammerhead Class Attack Submarines and 1 Battle of Newbury Bay Class Ballistic Missile Submarine will shadow the fleet)

Treka warns Quangsuh against attacking the fleet, although it claims it is fairly certain Quangsuh has no interest in doing so. The fleet will continue towards Xichang, arrival date to be determined.

Black Gold

Trident Waterways LLC has been contracted by the Federal Service to refuel UN vessels.

The company dispatches 4 civilian oil tankers to Wadiya.

The vessels intend to harbor there until awaiting a call from the UN escort fleet for action.

Divine Right

King Azrael the First announced in a surprise press conference today that he is willing to pay the ransom of the Entarian vessels.

"I for once took politics as a game of Men. But with each word that reaches me from the N.R Territories and Quangsuh I regret not my lack of interest in these games. Perhaps in the time of my father Politics was graced by the touch of Men. Now it is but a sandbox full of boys."

He commented as he announced he's withdrawing the equivalent of One million TSD from his personal accounts to pay for the ransom of the Entarian Transport ships in Xichang; in full accordance to the terms laid out by the Quangsuh authorities.

When questioned about his intentions and the Entarians refusing to pay he commented.

"I pity the fighting men oathsworn to a government willing to stoop to such petty affairs and luxuries akin to principle when they clearly have none. As for their government; they'll clearly be in need of every penny they can save in the coming months."

Lastly the Good King hints to the press of an upcoming announcement from the Federal Government and Prime Marshal Altis as to a push for a 'Right of Return' for jews across the world.

The last comment overshadowing the rest of the conference.

Konzaskan Acceptance

Konzask officially accepts Minachias counter offer in terms of Safingrad. The KCP has also stated it's excitement with the acceptance of the non aggression pact. The people of Konzask have been relatively excited with the moves of reconciliation, many excited to see Konzask play a more important role on the world stage.

Night Three in Xichang
In response to the Entarians demand, the Federal State Tangshi responded with: "No." followed by: "Any Entarian demand that deviates from our simple requests will not be acknowledged."

That night the usual Haoist music blasting through the loudspeakers were also accompanied by the hum of military vehicles, as Hao III and J-22 rocket teams set up along the perimeter of the port, along with convoy after convoy of troop trucks. That night 10,000 QPLA Mobile Infantry would pour into Xichang, lining the parameters of the port supported by heavy armor units from Jiaotou Military Base, Xianshui. The 'no shoot' order was once again relayed around the city and Entarian forces.

The Zionian Alternative
Quangsuh begrudgingly accepts King Azrael's generous offer to pay the 1 million TSD "parking fee" for Entaria, more to humiliate Entaria, sending a message that "one of the mightiest nations in the world cant even pay their port duties". The generosity of the King did draw some question into the intentions of Zion but the opinions of those few were overwhelmed by the Governments desire to rid the Entarians of Xichang to allow trade to properly commence.

Byzantinius and Quangsui Trade
Quangsui domestic tech giant Quanwei accepts the offer presented by the Principius, however states it, as a private company under Quangsui employment law cannot manufacture its products overseas. However offers that it has industrial manufacturing facilities in Quangsuh (Headquarters in Panyang, Dashan Region) along with plentiful workers and resources. It does however offer to house Overseers in Quangsuh to assure its product is of quality. In response to claims that the product is dangerous and prone to exploding CEO Chan Huawei stated that: "Our Quangsui facilities produce an unmatched level of our electronic product annually due to our high employment and factory floor space. Our company works its hardest to ensure each generation of cellphone is of higher quality than the last, I also stress that our quantity of the product is unparalleled, for half the price of any other global competitor."

SECRET- Return of Haoism
As Sukegei settles into his presidency, it hits him that he is confronted with the same problems as late president Brother Hao. Under Haos regime Sukegei as vice-president was a man of little words who would follow orders without question, usually leading him to run the nation while Hao was overseas or at one of his many estates. While Sukegei ran the nation, he was forced to under the strict principles of 'Communism with Quangsui Characteristics', also known as 'Haoism'. The effort of running the PRQS, while at the same time Hao would make bold and controversial decisions putting immeasurable amounts of pressure on Sukegei, took its toll. Resulting in Hao purchasing a $6 million TSD Villa in Trimania equipped with Quangsui artwork, staff and a QSSG detachment. It was first considered when Hao noticed that Sukegei was suffering from depression from the extreme stress of running Quangsuh. After Haos death Sukegei worked to undo the system of total hierarchy, supporting free enterprise and co-operation through the love of ones nation. Sukegeui began encouraging democracy in an effort to tear away the top down hierarchies of Hao. However, now confronted with the task of feeding 180 million citizens, with the ever present threat of invasion and an uncooperative peoples, Sukegei began seeing where Hao got his thinking from. Obviously he knew that Hao was a greedy and selfish man, but looking past that, the fundamentals of running the nation as Quangsuh and even Berinsky for that matter had been run for the past thousand years it was obvious that if the nation needed to survive it needed to be strong. And strength comes from power. Power comes from control.

Xichang, Xianshui Region, Quangui Federation: The drab grey morning of Xichang was interupted by hundreds of military hardware rumbling down the streets. Most heading to the port to ward of the Entarian menace, many however stopped in the streets and began installing bright banners of the Quangsui Government from every flagpole, arching lamppost and overpass. Within a matter of hours the city was alive with the red, gold and blue of the Quangsui staple the sound of a million fluttering banners added to the vibrant hum from the heart of the Federation. That same day all Quangsui news stations hosted the same picture, Yi Sukegei dressed in similar garb as his predecessor, standing over the city from the steps of the Tangshi, before delivering a patriotic speech. Later that day all major cities within Quangui Nuraslovask were showered in pro-government leaflets as the streets below were plastered with cheerful posters. Despite the Federations dire economic situation, a further billion TSD were injected directly to the Regional governments, for use of how they see fit.

Konzask wrote:

Trade Deal Purposed With Aesidia

After days of debate within the party, Konzask has decided to officially offer trade negotiations to Aesidia. The KCP stated that this move is mutual beneficial to both nations, especially for the Konzaskan people, as it aids in hastening the goals in the 10 Year Plan, with some even beginning to wonder if these diplomatic missions are part of the plan itself. The KCP on the matter officially stated that "Konzask has come out of isolation only less then 2 decades ago, it is important to show the world that we are a free, democratic, anti imperialist nation. If they refuse to believe us so be it, let them come see for themselves". The KCP as of late has been making their aims to bring Konzask further into global geo politics quite often, and a trade agreement with a nation that has a shared history with Konzask is a good start. The media itself has been rather receptive to these recent moves, with many citizens eagerly anticipating the response, even more so to the Trekan one.

10 Year Plan Cont'

As of now the 10 year plan is continuing on schedule, with the bigger changes still not expected to be felt until around 2024, they are most defenantly beginning to be seen now. With small scale infrastructure projects being finished, and the base of countless new universities, hospitals, skyscrapers, office parks, apartments, factories and more fully visible, jutting out of the ground as construction continues on schedule. With this the KCP has continued to re affirm that "It's the Konzaskan Governments highest, most holy duty to serve the people of Konzask, and we will continue to do so until the end of time itself". The media and many citizens have generally poked fun at this statement, as it's seen to be a bit "much", some even finding it a little cringy, however the gesture itself is over all aprreciated.

Konzask and Possible BU Cruises

The KTB (Konzask Tourist Beauro) after weeks of planning, and focusing on attracting tourists, an official "Pan Berinsky Cruise" was officially created. The cruise itself is marketed to be extremely affordable, and cost efficient, with the route being around Berinsky as a whole (docking for fuel when need be). The KTB and KCP have begun efforts to refine Konzask's cruise 'industry' as well as tourist appeal, as both have noticed the potential in Konzask's rising tourist industry. With the KTB wanting to improve tourism at Berinsky as a whole, help mentain positive BU relations as well as work towards destroying negative continental stigma, have reached out to Quangsuh, encouraging them to work on their tourist industry as well.

Aesidia formally accepts the commencement of trade negotiations between the two countries, hoping it’ll serve to hasten the establishment of proper ties between the two countries.

Konzask is both in an advantageous position within the eastern hemisphere, in a contentious region of Aesidian interest, but the two nations also share a rich history and cultural background, one robust enough that one may consider the two to be intrinsically linked in identity.

One notable mention of Aesidian receptiveness towards Konzask was made on social media recently by a high-profile member of the Foreign Ministry, which read: “Despite our political differences, us and our counterpart Konzask share many fundamental ideals in foreign policy. Enormous strategic interest to us. Looking forward to cooperate! Väldigt lovande!” Which accumulated 36k likes and 2.7k shares by 11:56 am, Tuesday SST.

Konzask wrote:

Konzask-Aesidian Relations

With the Aesidian acceptance of trade, and being open to further diplomatic ties, the KCP has stated their excitement to work with "Konzask's Cultural Partner". With this, the KCP has already proposed further diplomatic discussion to formalize closer Aesidia-Konzaski ties outside the CSAT, with the KCP stating that "Konzask and Aesidia are not only cultural brothers, but already share a defensive pact within the CSAT. It is only natural that our two anti imperialist states draw closer in a more official manor". With this, it implies the KCP is hinting at being open to discuss a formal alliance between Konzask and Aesidia.

With the current situation with Entaria and Quangsuh, and the increase in ties, Konzask has also proposed joint naval and military exercises with Aesidia, the Konzaskan Armed Forces stating "It is in the best interest of both anti imperialist states to collaborate on a more professional level.".

On a more civil note, the KCP has proposed a shared cultural festival with Aesidia. It would be an annual event that would alternate in location each year (one year in Konzask, one year in Aesidia etc). The event itself is intended as a way to celebrate the shared, joint culture and history shared by both nations. The Konzaskan UN Delegate to the General Assembly, who has garnered a rather large online fallowing due to his staunch position against the Entarian delegate on social media actually left a reply to the Foreign Ministry Member, stating "It would be a great privilege's and honor to cooperate further with Aesidia. We equally look forward to the future ourselves, слава на свободните работници по света!". (glory to the free workers of the world)

In response to the recent flurry of proposals made by the KCP, the Aesidian embassy based in Konzask lodged a proposal to hold a summit between the two nations, meant to openly discuss the current proposals, as well as how to take the two-countries’ relationship forward in the near future.

Konzaskan-Vaadekoenie Arms Deal
(2021-05-12)

With Konzask settling in it's role in the CSAT, as well as maintaining it's plan to help the smaller Salerian establish themselves as recognized regional forces both militarily, diplomatically and economically, the KCP has officially extended the offer of an Лв80.3 million (Лв = lev, Konzask's currency) arms deal with the government of Vaadekoenie. The arms deal itself is said to include 100 1970's Dracho Attack Helicopters (1970's Mi-24's), 1,000 RPG-7's, 50 modern YR-AHX transport helicopters, 500 1970's hand held anti air units, 5 Plovina Class SPAA vehicles as well as 100 units of the RW-4 multirole jet with various anti personal armaments (effectively the MiG-19)(for visual references, view my Red Army Factbook). The KCP on the matter stated "It is our duty as a free nation to give the smaller nations the arms nessicary to fight against Imperialism. The Hollefjordish incident in Wadiya, and the ongoing Entarian issue in Quangsuh is proof enough that the smaller states need all the protection they can get". True to this work, the KCP has also, separately proposed the construction of embassies.

Another separate offer came from Konzask's largest mobile tech firm Kitnex, offering to invest over Лв100 million into Vaadekoenie to construct mobile phone plants. Kitnex states that it will only employ Vaadekoenie citizens in said plants, and will pay them according to Konzaskan law, and said workers will work under Konzaskan labor law if the Vaadekoenie chooses to accept, and considering Konzaskan labor law is quite extensive, it's clear the rights of Vaadekoenie in Kitnex plant's, if Vaadekoenie chooses to accept will be expertly preserved.