The Foreign Office has announced that up until the end of August, requests for diplomatic relations will be considered.
Since 2014, the Foreign Office has maintained a policy of refusing to consider requests for diplomacy due to the sheer volume usually received, instead reaching out on its own initiative to request formal ties with nations in which it is interested.
This policy was temporarily lifted for two weeks last July at the proposal of Lord William Wilson, the Prime Minister, as part of a wider “summer of diplomacy” in 2022 that also saw a state visit and various treaty signings.
As a direct result of last year’s application window, the Empire entered into mutual recognition with Avalonia, the Gymnasium State, New Athens, Revalia, Salanda, and Snagov.
A formal treaty has since been signed with Revalia, and discussions opened regarding treaties with the Gymnasium State and Snagov.
A form has been published for the use of foreign governments interested in applying for diplomatic relations with Austenasia.