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President Arnott expresses condolences after earthquake as trade conference begins
2nd September 2019

President Rebecca Arnott has expressed her condolences for the lives lost in a devastating 8.3 magnitude earthquake which struck Zamastan on Saturday. She also announced that Kerlile was committed to ending their current trade dispute with Zamastan, which is currently being discussed at a conference in Eiria, which Kerlian Trade Minister Ines Abbott is attending.

The earthquake struck on Saturday afternoon, killing over 2,800 people. Several nations have already expressed their condolences and have pledged aid and support, including Xiomera, who was also involved in the trade dispute. Emperor Topilpopoca of Xiomera said that the earthquake “reminds us that there are things far more important than the petty matters that we often concern ourselves with.” A number of Xiomeran citizens organisations have also ended their boycott of Zamastanian products in light of the disaster.

The conference in Eiria, which began the day of the earthquake, is meant to bring an end to the trade dispute between Kerlile, Xiomera, Zamastan and Trive. The Council of Kerlile have announced their intentions to try and seek a better relationship going forward with Zamastan, however have remained silent on the question of Trive, who last month launched a cyberattack targeting Kerlile.

President Arnott reiterated her commitment to ending the trade dispute, and also commented on the matter of the earthquake, saying: “at this time, our thoughts should be with those in Zamastan affected by this disaster, and it is my hope that our two nations can have a better relationship moving forward. It is a true tragedy, and in spite of our differences, we send our best wishes to Zamastan.”