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On 3 September 1999, the communist government was renounced, the People's Democratic Republic ceased to exist, and the Republic of Molossia was declared. The former Premier, Kevin Baugh, became the President of the new government. | On 3 September 1999, the communist government was renounced, the People's Democratic Republic ceased to exist, and the Republic of Molossia was declared. The former Premier, Kevin Baugh, became the President of the new government. | ||
==International relations== | ==International relations== | ||
One feature of Molossia that has remained consistent is the nation's foreign affairs policy that strives to unite all small nations in peace and friendship. To that end, President Baugh has undertaken a series of initiatives to foster cooperation between other [[Micronations|micronations]]. | One feature of Molossia that has remained consistent is the nation's foreign affairs policy that strives to unite all small nations in peace and friendship. To that end, President Baugh has undertaken a series of initiatives to foster cooperation between other [[Micronations|micronations]]. | ||
In 2000, Molossia hosted the first Intermicronational Olympic Games, in concert with the 2000 Sydney Games. That same year, Molossia sponsored the successful adoption of Norton Day (8th January) as the first international holiday exclusively for small nations, and further created the Norton Awards for Intermicronational Excellence. In 2001, the nation hosted the first Intermicronational World Exposition, showcasing small nations from the world over. | In 2000, Molossia hosted the first Intermicronational Olympic Games, in concert with the 2000 Sydney Games. That same year, Molossia sponsored the successful adoption of Norton Day (8th January) as the first international holiday exclusively for small nations, and further created the Norton Awards for Intermicronational Excellence. In 2001, the nation hosted the first Intermicronational World Exposition, showcasing small nations from the world over. On 2 August 2003, Molossia attended the World Intermicronational Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada with the Honorable Nicholas Q. Fry, Premier of the Nation of Ambrose and His Royal Highness, Spence King of the Kingdom of Zarahemla. | ||
In April 2015, Molossia organized and hosted the first [[MicroCon]], a biennial conference-style gathering of small nations reminiscent of the annual G-8 summit hosted by larger nations. | In April 2015, Molossia organized and hosted the first [[MicroCon]], a biennial conference-style gathering of small nations reminiscent of the annual G-8 summit hosted by larger nations. | ||
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===State visits=== | ===State visits=== | ||
Despite the lack of formal diplomatic relations, the Republic of Molossia still engages in acts of diplomacy | Despite the lack of formal diplomatic relations, the Republic of Molossia still engages in acts of diplomacy and friendship with other countries and has hosted numerous state visits. A partial list of heads of state and/or government who have visited Molossia include: | ||
[[File:Calsahara2.jpg|thumb|left|King Montague and President Baugh in Republic Square]] | |||
* Shogun Wyatt Larsen of Wyzantia, on 16 August 2014. | |||
* Governor General Larry Robinson of the Republic of New Plimoth, on 21 June 2014. | |||
* Magistrate of Ponderosa Territory, Shaun Kasimir, on 17 - 18 August 2013. | |||
* Her Majesty, [[Queen Anastasia]] of the [[Kingdom of Ruritania]] and Duchess Elizabeth Gretchen von Tarlenheim on 14 July 2013. | |||
* Their Territorial Highnesses, Prince Prince Arthur and Princess Zena-Antoinette of the [[Territorial House of Homestead]] on 25 - 26 May 2013. | |||
* High Prince Harrison of the Principality of Venus, on 13 May 2013. | |||
* Grand Premier of the Socialist Republic of Hydrovia on 23 October 2011. | |||
* King Montague of the Imperial [[Colony of Calsahara|Kingdom of Calsahara]] on 29 and 30 May 2011. | |||
* [[King Christopher]] of the [[Kingdom of Vikesland]], 27 - 30 June 2008. | |||
* Grand Duke Paul of of the Grand Duchy of Greifenberg, 21 April 2008. | |||
* [[Grand Duke Travis]] of the Grand Duchy of [[Westarctica]] in Washington D.C., 20 September 2005. | |||
* Their Majesties, Kasimir Diana, Regina and Ambyre Maria, Regina, dual monarchs of the Kingdom of TorHavn on 19 November 2000. | |||
==Territory== | ==Territory== | ||