Statement by Chief Secretary Emilia Voss
Good evening.
On behalf of Prime Minister Kevin Tram, I wish to address the recent developments concerning the ongoing regional maritime tensions, the independent Treasury investigation, and the invitation extended by President Sterling of the United States of Thessara.
The Republic of Novara welcomes the efforts undertaken by the Government of the United States of Thessara to encourage dialogue and prevent further escalation in the Pacific. At a time when rhetoric has increasingly given way to threats of military action, Novara believes it is the collective responsibility of every nation to pursue diplomacy before conflict.
Prime Minister Kevin Tram remains firmly opposed to any military confrontation. This generation has inherited a world that has paid dearly for war, and it must not become the generation that willingly repeats those mistakes. The Republic of Novara believes that disputes between sovereign nations should be resolved through dialogue, mutual respect, and international law—not through coercion, intimidation, or the threat of force.
The Government of the Republic of Novara also welcomes the independent Treasury investigation announced by the United States of Thessara concerning the disappearance of €2.2 billion in Commonwealth reserve currency. Novara will extend its full cooperation to all authorized financial authorities, and every relevant institution within our government has been instructed to provide complete transparency throughout the investigative process.
The Government of Novara has also taken note of the official statement issued by the Incorporated States of Promonthea. While the Republic of Novara fully respects the sovereign right of every nation to determine its own domestic political and economic philosophy, recent public statements have raised several questions of international financial responsibility which we believe deserve clarification.
Can the Government of Promonthea confirm whether the €2.2 billion in Commonwealth reserve currency has been formally frozen pending the conclusion of the Thessaran Treasury investigation, or has it already been incorporated into state expenditure?
Before granting asylum and accepting these funds, did the Government of Promonthea conduct any independent financial due diligence to establish the lawful ownership of these assets?
Were internationally recognized financial compliance procedures undertaken before these funds entered Promonthean institutions?
Did the Government of Promonthea notify the Commonwealth Treasury before integrating disputed Commonwealth reserve currency into projects associated with national defense?
If a foreign executive under active financial investigation enters Promonthea claiming ownership of disputed assets, what objective legal standard does the Promonthean Government apply to distinguish legitimate private property from the proceeds of alleged financial misconduct?
Does the Government of Promonthea believe that the granting of political asylum automatically establishes lawful ownership over financial assets that remain the subject of an active international investigation?
Finally, should the Commonwealth Treasury conclude that these assets were unlawfully removed from Novara, will the Government of Promonthea commit to respecting the findings of that investigation and cooperate with the appropriate international legal processes?
These are not accusations, nor are they intended to prejudge the ongoing Treasury investigation. They are reasonable questions concerning international financial accountability and deserve clear answers in the interest of preserving confidence in the Commonwealth’s shared financial system.
The Republic of Novara hereby formally confirms its participation in the Liberty House Summit in Thessarapolis.
The Government expresses its sincere gratitude to President Sterling for hosting this important dialogue. However, we regret that Prime Minister Kevin Tram will be unable to attend personally.
As the newly elected administration continues its transition into government, the Prime Minister is presently overseeing the implementation of the Government’s national policy agenda, institutional reforms, economic stabilization measures, and comprehensive national security planning for the months ahead. These responsibilities require his direct leadership during this critical period and cannot responsibly be postponed.
Prime Minister Tram therefore extends his sincere apologies to President Sterling and to all participating heads of government for his absence.
Accordingly, the Republic of Novara has appointed Minister of External Affairs Aria Vance as Head of the Novaran Delegation, vested with full authority to represent the Government of Novara, participate in all discussions, negotiate on its behalf, and conclude any diplomatic arrangements reached during the summit.
Following the conclusion of the summit, Prime Minister Tram looks forward to speaking personally with President Sterling to discuss its outcomes and to reaffirm the enduring friendship and cooperation between the Republic of Novara and the United States of Thessara.
The Republic of Novara remains committed to transparency, accountability, peaceful diplomacy, and the rule of law. We are confident that through cooperation rather than confrontation, this moment of uncertainty can become an opportunity to strengthen international stability, preserve confidence in our shared institutions, and demonstrate that dialogue remains stronger than conflict.
Thank you
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