Interim Foreign Minister Sofia Williams affirmed at a press conference earlier today that the Alterran Government 'welcomes the proposals from Techganet and Izaakia with open arms' and formally invited the representatives of Techganet and Izaakia to diplomatic talks in Alterra City, the nation's capital. While she stated that the strengthening of relations between Alterra and her potential foreign partners were 'vital to national security and prosperity', she made no commitments on defense cooperation, especially commitments involving the establishment of a foreign military presence in Alterra.