08-19-2024, 09:44 PM
The delegate from High Fells, Yu Kyoung-tae, adjusted his glasses as he rose to speak.
"Many thanks to the delegate of Huenya on her proposal to this body," the elderly man rumbled. "The present Xiomeran government has indeed brought upon itself the condemnation of the international community for its belligerent actions in its conflict with the Huenyan government. The tensions arising along the border between Huenya and annexed Xiomeran territory are indeed to be deplored as a threat to stability and peace in the region, and the High Fellsian delegation would like to reiterate its call for the warring parties to work to reduce cross-border tensions.
"With regards to the proposal tabled by the Huenyan delegate, this delegation holds concerns. Firstly, is Xiomera being singled out for exclusion at the expense of other states with similar instances of poor behavior? When will this same standard be applied to other states disrupting the international order? Kerlile, for instance, has a similar history of transnational interference and repression, as seen during the Matriarchy's invasion of Lauchenoiria in 2018 and the revelation of its disruptive Aurora Program which greatly violated the sovereignty of other members of the international community. Is Kerlile to face similar sanction? Similarly, the Lehvantine government has not adequately answered for its athletes' doping scandal at the 2023 Olympics, which led to the revocation of one of its athletes' gold medals, and state involvement in this conspiracy remains entirely possible. Are these states not equally viable targets for this sanctioning?
"And finally, it is concerning that this proposal seeks to exclude Xiomeran athletes and artists from participating in cultural and sporting events meant to serve as a bridge between nations. At a time of great international tensions, it is this delegation's opinion that the role of institutions such as the Olympiad or the International Film Festival are to deepen the bonds which tie together nations beyond politics. Is the exclusion of Xiomera from these events not contrary to the central purpose of such international competitions? I urge the delegates of this Council to consider such points."
"Many thanks to the delegate of Huenya on her proposal to this body," the elderly man rumbled. "The present Xiomeran government has indeed brought upon itself the condemnation of the international community for its belligerent actions in its conflict with the Huenyan government. The tensions arising along the border between Huenya and annexed Xiomeran territory are indeed to be deplored as a threat to stability and peace in the region, and the High Fellsian delegation would like to reiterate its call for the warring parties to work to reduce cross-border tensions.
"With regards to the proposal tabled by the Huenyan delegate, this delegation holds concerns. Firstly, is Xiomera being singled out for exclusion at the expense of other states with similar instances of poor behavior? When will this same standard be applied to other states disrupting the international order? Kerlile, for instance, has a similar history of transnational interference and repression, as seen during the Matriarchy's invasion of Lauchenoiria in 2018 and the revelation of its disruptive Aurora Program which greatly violated the sovereignty of other members of the international community. Is Kerlile to face similar sanction? Similarly, the Lehvantine government has not adequately answered for its athletes' doping scandal at the 2023 Olympics, which led to the revocation of one of its athletes' gold medals, and state involvement in this conspiracy remains entirely possible. Are these states not equally viable targets for this sanctioning?
"And finally, it is concerning that this proposal seeks to exclude Xiomeran athletes and artists from participating in cultural and sporting events meant to serve as a bridge between nations. At a time of great international tensions, it is this delegation's opinion that the role of institutions such as the Olympiad or the International Film Festival are to deepen the bonds which tie together nations beyond politics. Is the exclusion of Xiomera from these events not contrary to the central purpose of such international competitions? I urge the delegates of this Council to consider such points."