Foreign relations of Kodeshia

The foreign relations of Kodeshia (: 山河间的國際關係; Shānhé jiān de guójì guānxì) are handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kodeshia under Zhou Wenhua and her deputy Dai Jiechi. Kodeshia participates fully in international and regional organisations, it is a founding member of the Kesh-Tethys Economic Cooperation and Sanqing and a member of the Unaligned Nations Consortium and an observer of the Pan-Artemian Coalition.

Kodeshia is a major regional power in Kesh, with a strong economy, a large population, and a modern military. Kodeshia pursues an independent and pragmatic foreign policy that seeks to protect its national interests, promote its values, and enhance its influence. It's foreign policy is based on the principles of multilateralism, non-alignment, and peaceful coexistence. Kodeshia is committed to promoting peace and security in the world and to working with other countries to address global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and inequality.

Kodeshia maintains diplomatic relations with most countries in Anterra, except for Aukalnia, Sartland, and South Kryzhelovschina which it does not recognise the later two because Kodeshia still recognises the United Republics of Aukalnia and Sartland. Finally Selengeria which it considers a hostile state that supports terrorism and separatism. On 27 July 1955, diplomatic relations were cut with Selengeria  as a response to the invasion of Kodeshia. Kodeshia has territorial disputes with several of its neighbours, such as Alva, and Selengeria. Kodeshia also has historical grievances and ideological differences with some of its former colonial masters, such as Tiperyn and Selengeria.

Kodeshia has close and friendly relations with some of its partners, Akiteiwa, Bakfong, Hwangchu, HCCK, and Qingcheng; these form part of collection of bilateral and trilateral security alliances that acts as the cornerstone of the nation's foreign policy.

Alva and Qataba represent key strategic partners and enjoy close friendly relations due to their importance as stable a key sources of energy to power the growing Kodeshi economy. Kodeshia also has pragmatic and cautious relations with some nations despite differences, such as Yarova and Qarai. As they remain vital trading partners for energy security. Kodeshia also has distant and cold relations with some of its enemies, such as Selengeria and its key security partner Tiperyn who leads the North-South Concordant.

Kodeshia engages in various forms of cooperation and dialogue with other countries and regions on issues such as trade, investment, development, security, culture, science, technology, environment, health, human rights. Kodeshia also participates in various multilateral forums and initiatives to address global challenges and opportunities. As a signatory of the Yenbai Convention Kodeshia takes its international commitments seriously and strives to bring about a global framework in which looks to forge more extensive economic and strategic relationships between regional blocs.

History
The foreign relations of Kodeshia have been shaped by its history, geography, and culture. The country has a long history of interaction with other cultures, dating back to its ancient origins as one of the world’s earliest civilizations in the of the. Kodeshia developed a complex and sophisticated culture, society, and political system that influenced and interacted with its neighbours and other regions. Kodeshia was also involved in various wars and conflicts, as well as periods of peace and cooperation, with other states and empires throughout its history.

From the Zu dynasty up to the present Liang dynasty encompassed many situations as the fortunes of dynasties rose and fell. During the Min dynasty land trade routes were established in what is present day Nanwen with vassal kingdoms established around 850 CE, these efforts would continue under the later Ling and Chou dynasties, the sea trade routes were established towards Southern Kesh with the vassal kingdoms of South Kesh established around 1174 CE. But they would reach their zenith during the Zhou dynasty that established ties with Gangyou in what is present day Heiban. Many historians consider this period to be the high point of Kodeshi foreign power in terms of its military might, conquest and establishment of vassals and tributaries, foreign trade, and its central political position and preeminent cultural status in both Kesh particularly in eastern and southern Kesh.

After this period the nation faced a protracted period of division and civil war that lasted until the establishment of the short lived Cao and Zhao dynasties. But it was not until the current Liang dynasty in 1681 CE that Kodeshia regained a prominent role in global affairs. Empress Tianchang was enthroned as Empress in 1839 and oversaw several important reforms and her son Emperor Zhaodazu continued her efforts of reforming the nation and expanding its foreign relations. Notably establishing ties with Artemian powers like the Goetic Empire and Mero-Curgovina along with renewing its regional ties with Qingcheng as close partners. But it was during this period where close ties were established with Akiteiwa against the regional threat from Selengeria.

All of these efforts would clash and as the region was drawn into conflict with the Grand Campaigns eventually resulting in the Kodeshian Civil War (1927-1932) which saw the nation break apart and the Guoist reigme which would last from 1932 until 1964. This period saw continued ties grow between Akiteiwa and Kodeshia, while the newly established HCCK fought against Kodeshia in the civil war and again in 1949 and in 1955 in the Great Kesh War where Selengeria invaded Kodeshia leading to the complete collapses of relations between the two nations. Alva sided with Selengeria leading to poor relations at the time. The war saw Tiperyn an ally of Selengeria drop an on the Kodeshi city of Wujin, effectively ending the war.

The post war period was Kodeshia's foreign policy initially focused on its solidarity with Akiteiwa, but it then sought to create a secure regional and global environment for itself and foster good relations with countries that could aid its economic development.

Policy
Kodeshia's foreign policy is based on the principles of peace, cooperation, and development. The country is committed to promoting peace and stability in the region. Kodeshia is also committed to working with other countries to address global challenges, such as climate change and poverty.

Bilateral relations
Kodeshia has diplomatic relations with most countries. The country's most important bilateral relations are with its neighbours, Akiteiwa, Bakfong, Hwangchu, HCCK, and Qingcheng along with Alva and Qataba.

Artemia
Relations with Artemia, generally have been friendly in the early 21st century, with close political and trade relations being a major thrust of Kodeshia's foreign policys. Mero-Curgovina and Marressaly have been Kodeshia's oldest trade partners while relations with Goetia have deteriorated since the Goetic Revolution. Additionally friendly and strong trade relations have been established with Airgialla, Gardarike, Lestykhol, Mursland, Ostboland, Sannlibo, Samotkhe, Svenskt, Ringerike, Pozrika and Lusjki. While neutral relations are enjoyed with Agrana y Griegro, Austrasia, Boaga, Thuyiquakliq, Seratof, Veikaia and Zaporizhia. While Kodeshia has strained relationship with Albel, Rovsnoska, Tiperyn, Yarova, and United Republics of Aukalnia and Sartland. While Kodeshia does not recognise Aukalnia, South Kryzhelovschina or [[Sartland].

Avalonia
Recent years have seen Songhari's growing economic and political influence in Avalonia. Kodeshia has worked expanded cooperation with the Ignonian region. Among the key strategic trading partners in the region Chezzetcook, Zahava, Tilenno and Brigantica represent the largest the most significant nations Kodeshia. While additionally Kodeshia has worked hard to establish close and friendly ties with Theyka, Shenewa, Sinaya and SiWallqanqa in the region. Beyond these close partners Kodeshia enjoys neutral but cordial beneficial diplomatic and trading relationships with Argata, Badzevalari, Baileneu Ma, Cervera, Confederate States of Northern Avalonia, Jinhang, Kaya, New Valentina, Nyland, Osorra, Pukara, Tavaluda, Encarnação, Hosuman and Nideroccia. While Kodeshia has generally strained and poor relations with Arroyo-Abeille and Santa Magdalena.

Hyberia
Kodeshia has struggled to gain any influence in the region of Hyberia due to its only nation being Eureka a Realm Viceroyalty of Tiperyn of which Kodeshia has a complex and strained relationship.

Kesh
Kodeshia's geopolitical ambitions focus on Kesh, where Songhari is intent upon establishing a preeminent sphere of influence. Kodeshia has pursued this ambition with a diplomatic campaign designed to bind the region to Kodeshia - politically, economically, and militarily. Bilateral security and trade agreements with its core allies consisting of Akiteiwa, Bakfong, Hwangchu, HCCK and Qingcheng. These nations represent some of the oldest and closes security and economic partners who have come to the aid of Kodeshia in times of conflict. Akiteiwa is one of Kodeshia's largest trading partner and the two countries have a number of joint military projects as part of their special relationship underpinned by the bilateral security alliances with Akiteiwa with Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the Akiteiwa and Kodeshia (阿基蒂帝国和山河间國相互合作与安全条约; Ājīdì dìguó hé Shānhéjiān guó xiānghù hézuò yǔ ānquán tiáoyuē; AKKO Treaty) since the Great Kesh War. In addition to these core allies close friendly ties are enjoyed with Alva, Cagayan, Heiban, Jungastia, Paseiwa, Prabhat, Qataba, South Kesh and Yeosan Islands. Amongst these Alva and Qataba are key energy partners while South Kesh has diplomatically enjoyed long and generally beneficial ties with Kodeshia. Outside of these bilateral partners Kodeshia has neutral but generally productive ties with the following nations despite areas of difference. These nations being Aftarestan, Atargistan, Ellora, Nanwen, Ramay and Verissi. While ties are more strained with Albel because of ideological difference and Nasiria due to a number of historical and political issues and their connection to Tiperyn. Finally Kodeshia and Selengeria a have not established diplomatic relations. This reflects their historical animosity, mistrust and suspicion ever since the Great Kesh War. Having fought two wars against Selengeria (1919–25 and 1955–59), The relationship between Kodeshia and Selengeria has been strained at times by Selengeria's refusal to acknowledge its wartime past to the satisfaction of Kodeshia and continuing boundary disputes over plague relations between the two nations, as Selengeria and Kodeshia are still technically at war (having never signed a peace treaty after the Great Kesh War) and share the world's most heavily fortified border. The two countries failed to resolve their border dispute and Kodeshi media outlets have repeatedly reported Selengerian military incursions into Kodeshi territory. Additionally, Kodeshia remains wary about Selengeria's strong strategic bilateral relations with Tiperyn, and its membership within the North-South Concordant. Diplomatic relations severed on 27 July 1955, the Foreign Ministry announced that Kodeshia had broken diplomatic relations with Selengeria. They said that Selengerian diplomats must leave Kodeshia, and that no Kodeshi diplomat would remain in Selengeria, while only consular relations would be maintained.

Multilateral relations and International organisations
At the core of this idea is the security arrangement known as the League of the Three Dragons consisting of Kodeshia with Akiteiwa and Hwangchu. Additionally Qingcheng and HCCK represent part of the Sanqing Security Alliance (三清安全联盟; Sānqīng ānquán liánméng; SAL), These two security arrangements represent the core framework for the protection of Kodeshia while on the economic side Sanqing's economic union offers a high level of economic integration among the member states. The member states have implemented various free trade agreements and have eliminated tariffs and other trade barriers within the union, facilitating increased economic cooperation and interdependence. This has allowed for the efficient allocation of resources and the specialization of production according to the comparative advantages of each member state. While Kodeshia is a founding member of the Unaligned Nations Consortium which is international political organisation that seeks to ensure the sovereignty and the territorial independence of all member states. Most significantly is the Kesh-Tethys Economic Cooperation which Kodeshia is also founding member and recognized as one of the highest-level multilateral regional trading blocs that seeks to creation of a common market, starting with the elimination of tariffs for products and with the goal of ensuring free flow of goods, services, skilled labour, and capital. Allowing Member nations to easily trade with each other, because the internal market, will allow for a standardised system of trading between KTEC member states. This nine member organisation has help provide economic stability and greater cooperation between members in the wake of the 1980s the Yindong Crises. It also has observers from Avalonia and Artemia in Chezzetcook]] and Marressaly.

International territorial disputes
Kodeshia is involved in a number of territorial disputes with its neighbours. The most significant territorial dispute is with Selengeria. The two countries have been engaged in a border dispute since the end of the Great Kesh War in 1959. The dispute has led to a number of armed clashes between the two countries. A state of war technically still exists between both countries with the Kodeshi–Selengerian Demilitarized Zone (KSDZ) with Selengeria remains the most heavily fortified border in the world. Since the 1970s, both nations have held informal diplomatic dialogues in order to ease military tensions. Despite this occasional border clashes and skirmishes remain common.

In addition to Selengeria, Kodeshia is also involved in other minor international territorial disputes. Including an undefined border with Alva over territorial claims and treaties made during the Great Kesh War however after a decade of talks and diplomatic dialogues agreements were reached over the border regions.