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Announcement of Imminent Joint Military Exercises

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The Prime Military Council of the Commonwealth of Rhand hereby announces our intention to host joint military exercises with our close allies the Shen and Xiomeran Empires.

Units from the Shen and Xiomeran Armed Forces will shortly begin arriving in Rhand to participate in drills which will include the implementation of several maritime, aerial and land activities.

These exercises aim to strengthen cooperation, raise military combat capabilities and the combat readiness of all three forces to better face changing regional challenges.

The following statements have been released by the Shen and Xiomeran Empires:

"The Shen Empire has always valued are strategic defensive Partnerships with Rhand and Xiomera. We are forever grateful for opportunities like this, to train together and teach each other so that we may all be better prepared to handle the complex security needs of the modern era" - General Of the Armies Chang Hansu

"The Xiomeran Empire values the friendship of allies such as Rhand and Shen. These exercises will further strengthen our historic ties, while ensuring that our militaries are able to coordinate effectively to handle mutual challenges such as disasters, terrorism, and aggressive security threats. We are pleased to participate with such great partners." - Defense Secretary Xochiqui