Statement on UDL

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In light of the recent statement from the UDL, we think it is best for the Cabinet to explain to the Assembly what are the facts and how we will respond to this turn of events:

1. It had been a priority of the Cabinet to improve relations with the United Defenders League through confidence building measures such as the repeal of previous executive policy that forbade contact with them, through missions with the New Southern Army and even through early discussions on a treaty.
   
2. These actions were taken after Mahaj and Unibot approached us, and because we believed that there was a real opportunity for a renewed and fruitful relationship, despite the fact that relations have been difficult and strained in the past.
   
3. The recent statement from the United Defenders League was unexpected to us because it reffered to a personal statement from the Delegate that was meant to promote honest debate, and to a list of past grievances, but at no point were we told that the UDL had unresolved issues with us.
   
4. We would have appreciated if Chief Mahaj had told us about these issues beforehand, instead of approaching us with the promise of renewed relations only to close their embassy at the earliest instance.
   
5. We hope this clarifies to all citizens what the facts about this situation are, and rest assured that we have been talking with other defender regions and will continue broaden our base of allies, when we can find mutual benefit and will cooperate in doing so.