Foreign relations of Metzetta

The foreign relations of Metzetta are under the control of the Metzettan Ministry of Diplomacy and, ultimately, The Emperor. Historically one of Metzetta's favourite diplomatic tools was the arranged marriage between a high-ranking foreigner and a cadet member of the Imperial Family, and modern-day Metzetta also employs the tactic of twinning its cities with those abroad to foster friendly relations. Metzettan Emperors often bestow honours upon foreign heads of state as a display of friendship. A large number of Metzettan diplomats are minor royals.

League of Nations
Metzetta has been a member of the League of Nations since its inception. Two Metzettans have held the office of Provost-General of the LoN; Haruka Kang in 2003 and Unmyeong Jin in 2016.

Canpei
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Nicheng; the embassy of Canpei can be found in Hanzeong with an additional consulate in Ankae. Princess Seunsi married in 1955 to Satō Miyamoto of Canpei.

Daxia
Daxia is one of the earliest foreign states mentioned in Metzettan literature, and it was one of the only nations to have any significant impact on the ancient culture of Metzetta. The nations have maintained friendly relations for most of history, often finding a common enemy in Tanhai during historic disputes, but found themselves on opposing sides during the Second Great War. Metzetta maintains an embassy in Mirzak, with Daxia's embassy found in Hanzeong. Emperor Hachi has made state visits to Daxia, as did his predecessor Rindo.

Kandara
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Luwenhök; the embassy of Kandara can be found in Hanzeong.

Pukhgundi
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Pukhjabad; the embassy of Pukhgundi can be found in Hanzeong.

Pursat
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Vishnasi; the embassy of Pursat can be found in Hanzeong.

Oyashima
Consular services for citizens of Oyashima are available in Ankae.

Rusana
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Tabish; the embassy of Rusana can be found in Hanzeong.

Tanhai
Metzetta and Tanhai have a history of disputed territories on the archipelago between the two countries as well as Tanhai's northern peninsula. Following the Second Great War treaties were signed marking the first time in history the two nations had been in full agreement on their borders, with relations warming since then. Consular services for Tanhai citizens are available in Ankae, with the main embassy for Tanhai located in Hanzeong. Metzetta maintains an embassy in Jiushi.

Zaclaria
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Bayen; the embassy of Zaclaria can be found in Hanzeong.

Kiravia
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Kartika; the embassy of Kiravia can be found in Hanzeong.

Stenza
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Rakahanga; the embassy of Stenza can be found in Hanzeong. Metzetta controls the island of Jinju off the Stenzan coast.

Alstin
Several city-twinning agreements exist between Metzetta and Alstin; Hanzeong and Alstin are twinned and host each other's embassies, while pairings also exist between Ankae and Pressley, and Jamsu and Dalton.

Arcerion
Seongnam University of Metzetta has an agreement with Arcerion's Carnish Anglican University so that both universities host campuses for each other. Arcerion's embassy can be found in Hanzeong, while Metzetta maintains an embassy in Kurst. Emperor Hachi made a state visit to Arceion in 2024.

The Cape
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Cape Town, while the Cape's embassy in Metzetta is located in Hanzeong. Relations between the states had been virtually non-existent due to the Cape's distaste for monarchy, however Emperor Hachi made a landmark (but not uncontroversial) state visit to the country in 2025. Metzettan cuisine is available on long-haul Capetian flights.

Quetzenkel
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Akwesasne; the embassy of Quetzenkel can be found in Hanzeong.

Anglei
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Stretton; the embassy of Anglei can be found in Hanzeong. Princess Pomewa Seulgi's second son Boon married Laura Scudder of Anglei, daughter of Lionel Scudder and grand-daughter of Harold Scudder.

Burgundie
Metzetta has been critical of Burgundie's presence in Alshar, claiming the nation should revoke at least some of the territories in the region it currently holds, with Ayermer, Salarive and Antilles all proving contentious due to Burgundie's complete chokehold on the internal sea between Alshar and Audonia. The two nations were however on the same side in the Second Great War and cultural exchanges between the two countries have been common since their first contact.

Fiannria
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Bridhavn; the embassy of Fiannria can be found in Hanzeong.

Hendalarsk
Jamsu is twinned with Schullerhausen.

Hollona and Diorisia
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Mesellianum; the embassy of Hollona and Diorisia can be found in Hanzeong.

Urcea
Despite being located on opposite sides of the globe, Urcea has managed to exert influence on Metzetta's politics and culture by virtue of being one of the world's foremost powers and most extensive holders of overseas territories. Emperor Daeku's attempts to westernise Metzetta were primarily driven by a desire to curry favour with Urcea; all Urcean monarchs since Aedanicus VIII have been offered the highest honour Metzetta currently had since their establishment in 1860; Aedenicus IX was the first foreign recipient of the Supreme Order of Taeyang when it became the new highest honour in 2000.

Princess Haeki married Niall de Weluta of Urcea in 1965. Their oldest child Leo de Weluta has been the Urcean ambassador to Metzetta since 1998. Urcea's embassy to Metzetta is located in Hanzeong, while Metzetta's embassy in Urcea can be found in Urceopolis.

Aciria
Main article: Aciria-Metzetta Relations

Aciria-Metzetta relations have a long and storied history beginning around 1600 with the meeting of Fulvio Pisani and Jaenan Sungho, with Pisani becoming the first Acirian ambassador to Metzetta. Ankae is twinned with Soleramo. Princess Seunsi's daughter Hanyeo married Silvano of Aciria in 1978; their first son Gi became Metzetta's ambassador to Aciria in 2010.

Caphiria
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Venceia; Caphiria's embassy can be found in Hanzeong.

Cartadania
Hanzeong is twinned with Alahuela; the two cities also host embassies for one another.

Pelaxia
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Albalitor; the embassy of Pelaxia can be found in Hanzeong.

Loa Republic
Metzetta maintains an embassy in Ninao; the embassy of Takatta Loa can be found in Hanzeong.