Region of Selene

This letter was delivered through official diplomatic channels to the foreign ministries of Artemia:

Quote:To whom it may concern:

I am pleased to announce that following the recent signing of H3441, more commonly referred to as the Foreign Embassy Renewal Act, I am authorized as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Valheim to reopen the application process to all nations seeking an embassy with the Commonwealth. Enclosed within this letter are both a brief description of Valheim and instructions for applying for an embassy.

The Commonwealth of Valheim is a small archipelago in the southern Theophilos Ocean, home to approximately 2.1 million people. The first settlement, Isfjord, was founded in 1826, on the northeastern coast of the largest island in the archipelago, Valheim. Beginning as a seasonal whaling station, Isfjord provided a place during the summer months for whaling crews to lay up their ships during or after storms for repairs, and restock their provisions with fresh food and water. Explorations of the big island's interior by explorers such as the renowned Matias Hansen revealed many mineral deposits, including gold on the Hansen River. This led to the creation of a true colony with the first permanent settlement on the island- Gyldenhaven, in 1834. Gyldenhaven, despite its southerly latitude, would grow to become the largest settlement on Valheim in the coming gold rush and later the new nation's capital. By the 1870s, whaling was on the decline worldwide. Whaling had depleted most of the world's whale populations to the point of extinction, especially around the Valheiman islands. Kerosene from refined crude oil had replaced whale oil as a cheap heating and lighting source, and not even whaling's corner on the lubricant market was safe from petroleum. Many on the islands feared this would be the end of Valheim, as whaling alone made up over 60 percent of the islands' GDP and 80 percent of its exports. However, turning inland from the sea proved valuable again- some of the world's richest oil reserves waited under the icy plains. Oil brought not only economic recovery, but an economic boom. The oil industry supported the Valheimans not only through the beginning of the 20th century, not only through the uncertainty of independence in 1949, but all the way to the present day. 

Valheim seeks through these embassies to expand its economic ties abroad. The country's chief export remains petroleum products, at 70 percent of yearly exports. Valheiman energy companies such as Sor and Rodbukt are looking forward to both foreign investment and an enlarged consumer base by trade abroad. However, the country is also looking to diversify, particularly into the burgeoning tourist industry. The nation hopes to excite and tantalize the citizens of the world with Valheim's one-of-a-kind vistas and experiences, culture and customs. Expansion into high technology fields, such as electronics, computing, and software will also be spurned on by the establishment of your embassy in Valheim and formalized relations with the Commonwealth. Please be aware that the Commonwealth of Valheim maintains a policy of neutrality towards all international affairs, and the establishment of an embassy will not necessarily portray its favoritism towards any party or another.

Embassies to the Commonwealth of Valheim are required to be located in the nation's capital, Gyldenhaven. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends purchasing an existing property rather than constructing one's own embassy. If this must be done, however, please consult with the city planning office to make sure such construction follows the city's regulations and ordinances. Valheim will not entertain embassies with any more than one hundred staff members. A strong security presence is not required; Gyldenhaven Police are especially skilled with protecting important government officials and foreign dignitaries.

To apply for an embassy, please reply to this letter with the name of the Ambassador to Valheim, the number of embassy staff, and whether you seek to purchase or construct your embassy. The Commonwealth of Valheim expresses its sincere gratitude for your interest in formalizing relations and improving our bonds economically and politically.

Best Regards,
Erik Andersen
Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Commonwealth of Valheim

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(04-01-2017, 11:08 PM)Justinian Kalominos Wrote: [ -> ]-snip-

(04-02-2017, 02:42 PM)RCSK Wrote: [ -> ]

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The Valheiman Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanks you both for your respective applications. Both have been accepted. We hope this will further communication, cordiality, and economic cooperation between our nations.

Response (first is in English, second in Fornirian)

(04-02-2017, 09:23 PM)Fornoire Wrote: [ -> ]Response (first is in English, second in Fornirian)

Thank you, your request has been approved.

Responses (first is in Kacjean, second is in English.)
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