Vazosian Borders to Re-Open

[Vazos]

In 1643, High King Sebalo Vadhi? issued the infamous Edict of Azukastelo, closing the borders of the Kingdom of Vazos to all immigration and foreign trade and expelling all foreign diplomats. Since then, Vazos has remained isolated from the world save the conquest of Quraf in 1815.

372 years later, High King Belrak Sahas has partially lifted this edict, re-opening the borders of Vazos to foreign diplomacy and trade. At the advice of the Royal Council, immigration into Vazos will not be permitted until 2020. Chancellor Sinad Tore? has released the following statement in relation to the reasons behind this decision:

It is with great pleasure that the Royal Council announces the re-opening of Vazos' borders. Although there has been mounting pressure within the Assembly for His Majesty to lift the Edict of Azukastelo for many years, this decision was at the suggestion of His Majesty with the hope that trade can flow to Vazos in the wake of the McMasterdonian economic crisis. It should be made clear, of course, that this new policy does not extend to the occupied territory of Quraf. Only Royal Army and Royal Navy personnel shall be permitted to travel between the two islands.