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Council expects trade negotiations with Shuell to commence shortly
22nd July 2019

The Council of Kerlile anticipates beginning negotiations on a trade deal with Shuell shortly, following initial attempts by the Council to seek trade deals with a number of nations, including Shuell and Laeral. It is expected that Councillor Georgiou and Trade Minister Ines Abbott will lead the negotiations for Kerlile.

Negotiations are expected to commence following the 2019 IDU Olympics, which are being hosted in Shuell. Councillors Letitia Greenwood and Electra Georgiou have both announced their intentions to visit Shuell during this event – only the second trip abroad by Councillors (the first being Georgiou’s visit to Zamastan in February for the Tofino Leaders’ Summit) since the conclusion of the talks which ended the Second Lauchenoirian Civil War in Haven, Sanctaria.

This comes shortly after Laeralian Trade Minister Raoul Chen suggested that Laeral would be open to trade relations with Kerlile, a suggestion that was greatly welcomed by President Arnott and the Council. Councillors have also granted permission for Xiomera to send a representative to Kerlile to discuss beginning trade relations, following a request by their government.

The government of United New England have also suggested the possibility of various universities based in UNE opening ‘satellite campuses’ in Kerlile, a suggestion which has split the ranks of the Council. Councillors Georgiou and Hale were initially open to the idea; however, every Women’s Party Councillor has voiced opposition, and with 5 out of 10 Councillors in the Women’s Party, it is unlikely that the measure will be approved at this time.

The planned visit to Shuell by several Councillors has caused controversy, with many of the opinion that it is not yet safe for members of the Council to travel abroad. In February, Councillor Georgiou attended the Tofino Leaders’ Summit in Zamastan, however the Kerlian delegation was not well-received by some attendees. In addition, a terror plot was discovered with the goal of attacking world leaders attending the summit, although the terrorist was arrested before the attack took place.

Councillor Greenwood has insisted that the planned trip is safe, stating that “Shuell is excellent at security, and it is highly unlikely any terrorist activity could occur during the Olympics. Myself and Councillor Georgiou are looking forward to our visit, which will be a chance to see Kerlian athletes compete on a scale we have not seen before. We will show the world that Kerlile can excel.”