The two countries were 'neutrals' while their neighbors were at war.
“Why did you do that?” he asked in a 'neutral' tone of voice.
He 'remained/stayed neutral' while his brothers argued.
(..) My name is Captain James Tiberius Kirk. United Federation of Planets I came here before you as a neutral representative of the Fabonane Republic. And bring you a message of good will And present to you, esteemed members of the teenaxiene delegation A gift from Fabonan (..)2016 Star Trek Beyond