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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will no longer be providing commentary to this discussion. The government of Merina needs to finalize its plans.

"I regretfully inform our host that the Merinan delegation must leave this conference at once!" The Foreign Minister said in an worrisome tone. The Merinan staff quickly entered a pair of limosines and the motorcade speed away past the lush greeny of the capital Sibu. "We have received great news gentlemen" barked Mr Sylla. "Big changes are coming to Africa because the South Africans are ousting the Imperial Family." he prodded."His Highness has perfectly engineered this geopolitical fallout in case South Africa would ever attempt to reimpose the governorship on Merina." The Foreign Minister drew confused looks on the faces of the other members of the delegation as their motorcade speed along to an undisclosed location.

Movements and Actions The Ministry of Defense has been ordered to maintain readiness and fire on ANY approaching military ships or aircraft. The Army has mobilized forces capable of seizing the South African occupied ports and bases to more quickly restore the territorial integrity of Merina.

OOC: You guys have the most unrealistic foreign policy...you must all be westerners. Ministry of Foreign Affairs General Statement - Press Service Troubling statements from Merina's partners suggest that this is a coordinated effort to further the status quo of silencing dissenting nations who wish to exercise their rights without interference from powers with an imperialist agenda. The Foreign Ministry regrets that its partners behave like spoiled teenagers who refuse to get their ways. The nation of Merina is an ancient nation with its development being far ahead of many nations. Our proud people have petitioned the government of South Africa to allowed them to once again rule themselves under the reign of the ancient imperial bloodline. Now that we have once again gained our freedom from the occupiers we promise to never give it up with a great resistance. If South Africa and her partners wish to attack this free and peace loving state then we shall have no choice but to defend ourselves. The 21 million citizens of Merina love their Emperor and 21 million will go down fighting for him. Our military has quickly passing arms to civilians without them, and the nation has gone on the highest alert. We will fight you in the Seas, Air, Land, Fields, Cities, Sewers, or wherever we see the enemy occupying this great land. The Foreign Ministry strips recognition of states threatening to support any military acting against Merina. We have recalled all diplomatic staff from South Africa and called in the Ambassador for questioning on these matters. All South African diplomatic missions have been evicted and are now being run by the Foreign Ministry of Merina. All South African nationals have 15 hours to exit Merina or face detainment. The Royal Family has been received at an undisclosed location with their staff. ----- If Tianxia attacks unarmed civilians aircraft this WILL be a declaration of war. And seeing as their international sea lanes shipping will continue any attempts to attack our shipping WILL be a declaration of war. Tomaril Island Complex is being moved to monitor Indian Ocean Fleet Movements and provide support to military defense projection. Other nations in the region who have enacted this de facto blockade on Merina are to be reminded of the progress Merina has made with its force denial weaponry. Our missile forces will overwhelm any fleets attempting to enter our sea-space and our military has been ordered to fire on an enemy ships or aircrafts that enters our airspace our 22 mile exclusion zone. Merina wishes to be left alone.

This government has committed no wrong and urges leaders to review the statements made by the various ministries.

Classified The MOD is moving 1 Tomba Class vessel and a number of escort and large supply vessels to an undisclosed location our of Merican territory. This fleet is carry diplomatic staff and therefore cannot be searched by any nations customs service.

Merina stresses that South Africa's reasons for violating its sovereignty are not legal and should be protested by the international community.

We would like to see an alternative, but must respond until these threats have been rescinded.

The government of Merina warns the Commonwealth that it should stay out of the affairs of African nations

"Sorry my name is Albert...Albert Sylla." "Do excuse us my Ministry has been under great pressure recently and we rushed here as quickly as possible to meet with your leaders." The Foreign Minister nodded at Susilo as they glided into the limosine and were whisked away to the Merinan embassy.

Under international law a nation retains the right to self-preservation and self-determination because the Empire of Merina is a sovereign nation and member of the international community we are party to international norms and protocol granting us the right to exercise the above mentioned laws. Furthermore we refuse any troop surge in Merina and have locked down the territorial seas and airspace to South African freight and military craft any attempt to violate our sea or airspace will be considered an invasion of Merina and the proper actions will be taken.

The Foreign Minister smiled nervously as he exited the large 747 carrying the Merinan delegation. "We come in peace!" he jeered playing off the fears that Merinan is militaristic." The Emperor sends his regards, he's become rather busy you know with resisting an potential invasion of his domain!" The Foreign Minister said is a joking tone while patting the back of the Bornean diplomats."Let's get down to business."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Empire of Merina The Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites Tianxia and Australia to exchange defense liaisons in the capital of Merina. This invitation looks to establish ways to communicate the military affairs of each other nations. As partners the Empire of Merina beliefs the security of the regions rides heavily on our strategic nations communicating effectively and coordinating our actions to best serve the people of our respective nations. ------------------------------------------

Ministry of Defense for the Empire of Merina By order of the Emperor of Merina the Imperial Armed Forces of Merina have been ordered to evict South African forces from the Empire. South Africa has 20 hrs to remove all its personnel from the island or 21 million Merinans will die fighting for their Emperor. The Ministry is currently raising the current Defense Condition to One and mobilizing all units for a possible war. The army has begun surrounding hostile bases in the country and are preparing to seize control on these pockets of occupied territory if South Africa refuses to remove themselves from our lands. The army has also begun deploying to military airfields and ports to prepare for a counterattack. The strategic missile forces are targeting hostile ships with area denial weapons, and the Air Force and Air Defense Corps are deploying every piece of hardware available to lockdown the nations airspace. With the Air Force deploying all assets to assist with securing control of Merina the Navy has surrounded South African forces in port to keep ships docked there from leaving without escort. The Navy has deployed all assets to lockdown the surrounding waters. The Ministry of Technology and Communications has disconnected South African bases from internet services, while they may be using satellite dishes powered by generators these will be quickly jammed or destroyed if South Africa does not comply. The Ministry of Transport and Development has cut all power to all South African bases. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been ordered to evacuate all staff from South Africa and diplomatic relations with South Africa are hereby nullified until further notice citing this new development. The Interior Ministry in cooperation with local police jurisdictions has begun to pass out weapons to citizens wishing to defend the Monarchy. If the conventional military fails to repel the enemy the people of Merina shall pursue guerilla warfare with the occupiers until the vacate the nation. The Palace has stated that it ,"believes South Africa to be in cooperation with Tianxia on this development." The Royal Family is evacuating the capital and traveling to an undisclosed location. The navy's heavy aircraft carrying cruiser battle group has been deployed to the Mozambique Channel to prevent South Africa from landing anymore troops. The navy has also begun to mine the shores and waters just off the coast and the army has begun fortifying the coast. Strategic bombers and being loaded up and prepared to hit any potential port or airfield aiding the hostiles movements.The missile forces are targeting locations inside South Africa with missiles carrying a classified payload.

Seeing as Merina conducts defense exercises in line with international norms, as we understand Merina has not violated any international protocols in regards to this. We do think Tianxia unnecessarily views Merina as a threat and calls for the global community to observe the actions the state that has twice threatened the peaceful state of Merina with military action. Furthermore the Ministry of Defense reiterates the governments NO FIRST STRIKE POLICY and reminds Tianxia that it would be the aggressor in any hostile actions against this peaceful state.

Merina would like to extend recognition to this new state, may our people enjoy the cultural and economic riches of another.

The above agencies have guaranteed these laws to be fully implemented within a 3 month time frame

Ministry of Defense - Classified The Ministry of Defense will collaborate with universities on the creation of an advanced weaponry research lab. The Advanced Military Laboratory will be tasked with the elimination of military surprises to the Empire by developing advanced mass-producible hardware. AML has the current goal of enhancing Merinans Area Denial capacities, and developing laser weaponry designed to blind and disable enemy satellites.

These laws have been fully placed into effect.

MOD - Secure Transmission We have confirmed the acceptance. Once the payment is transferred to the MOD account in the Exchequer, our navy will send the vessels to ports of your choosing. However we offer Australia to send a naval delegation to participate in and observe the ongoing wargames organized by the MOD. This will allow Naval personnel to get a working knowledge of these particular vessels and understand how they can be used in combat and disaster situations. This will also grant Merina and Australia an opportunity to enhance bilateral ties. --------

Joint statement by the Central Bank and Exchequer of the Empire of Merina ---------- Exchequer of Merina By order of the Parliament of Merina; the Exchequer of Merina will hereby execute the following policy. All enterprises within the Empire of Merina foreign or domestic are hereby ordered to raise wages to the minimum of 10/hr. All workers are to receive a weeks paid vacation for each fiscal year of work. All companies are now subject to random HR check-ups by state officials. All workers will receive healthcare and pay a monthly premium totaling 10% of their income for the month they require health services. The government and enterprise will share the burden on paying for the rest of the coverage. All salaries are to be raised by 1% each year for a five year period, and finally there shall be an additional 5% increase on the 6th year. The Exchequer will now reduce the income tax rate 1% to 12% of annual income, corporate taxes will be reduced 3% to 5% of annual profits. The Imperial Family will now be completely tax exempt, but by law must reinvest at least 7% of profit made from their enterprises into back into Merina. All workers all allowed to join state approved Unions. Enterprises are forbidden by law to disqualify a potential applicants to a job because they a union member. Enterprises my not terminate a worker because he is union affiliated. However employers have a right to restrict workers from promoting non-workplace agenda during shift hours and while wearing company uniform. ​ ---------- Central Bank of Merina By order of the Emperor of Merina the following actions shall be taken by the Central Bank of Merina The Central Bank of Merina will now issue special loans to the government to facilitate policy. The CBM will issue loans at the rate of .5% to the Exchequer or any municipality or provincial government at the varying rate of 1% - 5% based on the credit worthiness of the individual municipality. These loans can only be used to finance development projects. The Central Bank of Merina be the banker of last resort to the Africa Development Bank. It is the goverments policy to maintain the strength of Africa for the sake and future of African interest. Therefore support to African financial institution shall be of paramount importance. The Central Bank of Merina shall increase its supply of gold reserves to insulate the economy from shocks. The royal family will deposit transfer gold from its banks to the Central Bank of Merina in exchange more increase voting power on banking policy. --------- Imperial Announcement Imperial House of Merina - Office of the Emperor The Emperor of Merina conveys his thanks for the people of Merica propelling his family back into power. We are thankful for the almost unanimous nationwide support for his reign. In our effort to keep our promises true the Imperial Family announces the the following news. In order to keep Africa strong Merina must be strong and able to stand on its own feet. His Highness has stressed the importance of national development. His Highness is allocating 1B a year to modernize the nations infrastructure. This extensive order will reduce unemployment and bring medium term wealth to thousands of citizens. The family announces its intent to expand oil and gas operations in our waters. This expansion will bring wealth to the family to reinvest and will bring high paying jobs to hundreds of Merinans. We are listening to all the needs of our people and are working closely with Parliament and local councils to raise the quality of life for all Merinans.

I thought the tag was for Tazmania. Well this has resolved itself so cool with me. Rescinding the offer to open an office in Wellington.

Secure Diplomatic Cable Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Empire of Merina The Empire of Merina was preparing to mothball 7 frigates, we would happily sell these ships to your nation at a discount rate. The Ministry of Defense was preparing modernize these vessels, but deemed the current fleet of frigates to be excessive and to costly. -------------------------------------

We have searched this topic for claims on New Zealand and we see none, rather we see claims to the "islands around New Zealand" in which case I would think he can claim New Zealand.