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Lauchenoirian Guardian

Lauchenoiria set to exchange ambassadors with Shen for first time
1st November 2019

The Lauchenoirian government has agreed to exchange ambassadors with the Empire of Shen for the first time, following discussions. The two nations have previously had no formal diplomatic relations, resulting from hostility during Lauchenoiria’s communist regime. Prime Minister Alvarez has called this a welcome development, however has been quick to note that she does not condone Shen’s lack of democracy.

The development was announced by Foreign Minister Sandra Pavía, who said: “the Lauchenoirian government is always open to improving our relationship with other nations, provided the nation in question wishes the same. This will allow us to develop a better relationship with Shen in the future, should we desire. It will also allow us to better protect Lauchenoirian citizens within Shen.”

At present, there are few Lauchenoirians residing in Shen, although the number has increased in the last year, as many who left the country after the war sought the economic opportunities available in Shen’s rapidly developing economy – despite the government’s general warning against all but essential travel to Shen. This is thought to be a strong motivating factor in the decision to establish embassies with the nation.

Élia Agramunt, leader of the Communist Party, however, has criticised the government for their decision. “Alvarez is a hypocrite,” she says. “Claiming to support democracy and freedom for all, as her number one policy, and yet she is rewarding a totalitarian, oppressive state like Shen. She claims our commitment to democracy is weak, yet between this and the extradition of Peter Bloch to Shuell, her actions do not match her words.”