09-02-2019, 10:29 AM
XIN
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Xiomeran Imperial News, International Edition
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Atl 2, Xatl Mazatl, 2019
Government offers aid in wake of earthquake
Following the earthquake in Zamastan that claimed over 2800 lives, the Government of Xiomera expressed its condolences and has offered “any and all possible aid” to that nation.
In his daily address to the nation, Emperor Topilpopoca declared that the disaster “reminds us that there are things far more important than the petty matters that we often concern ourselves with.” He further announced that the Imperial Disaster Response Service is prepared to send aid workers, search teams, and recovery specialists and equipment to Zamastan with that government’s permission. “IDRS is always on alert in the event that disasters occur, so we are able to send help at a moment’s notice,” the Emperor said, noting that supplies of food, water, emergency pop-up shelters, and basic needs such as toiletries, blankets and clothing were also available for immediate distribution within Zamastan.
In a further gesture of goodwill, the Emperor confirmed that after a conversation with the leaders of the Good Citizens’ League and other political groups, those groups will immediately terminate their boycott of foreign trade, including Zamastanian trade. “Resumption of cooperative trade practices, which will now be hopefully expedited by the talks in Eiria, will be the best possible way to help get things back to normal,” the Emperor said.
Among the reported 2,893 people killed in the earthquake were three Xiomeran citizens; the Emperor met with the families of the Xiomeran victims after his address and pledged to assist them from his own personal treasury.
In a related story, government officials reassured anxious Xiomeran citizens that the nation’s preparedness for unexpected disasters was “at an all-time high, and more than adequate to meet any potential need.” Eloxozomoc, the Director of the IDRS, said that the IDRS and local disaster response groups were “highly prepared” in the event of a similar disaster in Xiomera.
Private Xiomeran concerns pledge to supplement government aid
The Imperial Government’s offer of disaster aid to Zamastan is the first time that the Empire, which normally pledges a doctrine of self-reliance, has offered any kind of aid to another country in the IDU. Imperial officials stated that this reflected a desire to help return relations with Xiomera’s neighbors to a normal state, as well as to “show a more compassionate side of Xiomera”. This noble goal has apparently warmed the hearts of the Xiomeran business community as well. The Xiomeran Business Association has reportedly begun encouraging its members, large and small, to make donations to a disaster relief fund. So far, Q# 13,000,000 has been raised for the fund, which will be used to provide funds to local Zamastanian relief efforts.
“Despite being businesspeople, we do also have a heart for those in need,” Xocolcōza, CEO of Cala Computer Corporation and Chairman of the XBA, said in announcing the XBA Disaster Relief Fund. “We hope that these funds can provide assistance with recovering from this tragic disaster.”
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Xiomeran Imperial News, International Edition
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Atl 2, Xatl Mazatl, 2019
Government offers aid in wake of earthquake
Following the earthquake in Zamastan that claimed over 2800 lives, the Government of Xiomera expressed its condolences and has offered “any and all possible aid” to that nation.
In his daily address to the nation, Emperor Topilpopoca declared that the disaster “reminds us that there are things far more important than the petty matters that we often concern ourselves with.” He further announced that the Imperial Disaster Response Service is prepared to send aid workers, search teams, and recovery specialists and equipment to Zamastan with that government’s permission. “IDRS is always on alert in the event that disasters occur, so we are able to send help at a moment’s notice,” the Emperor said, noting that supplies of food, water, emergency pop-up shelters, and basic needs such as toiletries, blankets and clothing were also available for immediate distribution within Zamastan.
In a further gesture of goodwill, the Emperor confirmed that after a conversation with the leaders of the Good Citizens’ League and other political groups, those groups will immediately terminate their boycott of foreign trade, including Zamastanian trade. “Resumption of cooperative trade practices, which will now be hopefully expedited by the talks in Eiria, will be the best possible way to help get things back to normal,” the Emperor said.
Among the reported 2,893 people killed in the earthquake were three Xiomeran citizens; the Emperor met with the families of the Xiomeran victims after his address and pledged to assist them from his own personal treasury.
In a related story, government officials reassured anxious Xiomeran citizens that the nation’s preparedness for unexpected disasters was “at an all-time high, and more than adequate to meet any potential need.” Eloxozomoc, the Director of the IDRS, said that the IDRS and local disaster response groups were “highly prepared” in the event of a similar disaster in Xiomera.
Private Xiomeran concerns pledge to supplement government aid
The Imperial Government’s offer of disaster aid to Zamastan is the first time that the Empire, which normally pledges a doctrine of self-reliance, has offered any kind of aid to another country in the IDU. Imperial officials stated that this reflected a desire to help return relations with Xiomera’s neighbors to a normal state, as well as to “show a more compassionate side of Xiomera”. This noble goal has apparently warmed the hearts of the Xiomeran business community as well. The Xiomeran Business Association has reportedly begun encouraging its members, large and small, to make donations to a disaster relief fund. So far, Q# 13,000,000 has been raised for the fund, which will be used to provide funds to local Zamastanian relief efforts.
“Despite being businesspeople, we do also have a heart for those in need,” Xocolcōza, CEO of Cala Computer Corporation and Chairman of the XBA, said in announcing the XBA Disaster Relief Fund. “We hope that these funds can provide assistance with recovering from this tragic disaster.”
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