JEDCJT Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 A message would be couriered to the Belarusian Embassy in Moscow: To: Foreign Ministry of Belarus From: Vladimir Lavrov, Foreign Minister of Russia Subject: Diplomatic relations Greetings, For some time, relations between Russia and Belarus have been somewhat cordial, if not cool. I believe that the time have now come to improve this, and as such, I would like to invite you to Moscow to discuss several matters that I believe would be mutually beneficial to both our nations, such as trade, mutual non-aggression, intelligence-sharing, and the possibility of a joint oil project between Russia and Belarus. I look forward to meeting with you. Regards, Vladimir Lavrov Foreign Minister of Russia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Director Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Confidential to Russia We would be most eager to improve our relations with Russia, and are have dispatched our foreign minister to Moscow. He is expected to arrive in a couple of days. *end* Foreign Minister Vladimir Andreichenko would be sent to Moscow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Upon his arrival, Foreign Minister Andreichenko would be greeted by Anton Arkady, the head of a small delegation of Diplomatic Corps officials that stood waiting on the tarmac of diplomatic section of the Romanov International Airport. A ceremonial honor guard would begin playing the Belarusian anthem. When it finished, Andreichenko would be escorted to a waiting government limousine, and driven through the busy streets of Moscow, with Arkady pointing out areas of interest. Upon arrival at the imposing Kremlin complex, Andreichenko would be escorted inside and taken to a conference room. Foreign Minister Vladimir Lavrov stood up and strode over. "Welcome to Moscow, and the Russian Empire as a whole," he said with a friendly smile as he shook hands with Andreichenko. "Thank you for taking the time to come over here, given the current state of relations between our nations, and we have quite a bit to discuss here. Please take a seat." Lavrov gestured at a seat as he sat down in the seat he was sitting earlier. "Before we proceed to official business, do you want anything to eat or drink?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Director Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Andreichenko would return the handshake and take his seat. "I'm glad that our nations have finally opened relations. I don't suppose you would have some coffee at hand?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 "Coffee, it is," Lavrov smiled as he gestured at an aide to pour his Belarusian counterpart a cup of coffee. "As you are aware of, we meet here to discuss several matters. For some time, our nations have had strained relations, to put it best, and after the Tsar's recent meeting with Romania and Prussia, we decided to take the initiative to improve our relations. I believe that a pact of non-aggression, trade, and perhaps intelligence-sharing could be a good start to slowly build trust and confidence between our nations, and possibly pave the way to future cooperation. What are your thoughts on this?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Director Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 "We would be willing to enter into trade agreements. As for the non-aggression clause, we would request that a stipulation that states that the NAP clause would be considered void if Russia were to come into a conflict with any nations of the East Bloc. We would also request that the intelligence sharing clause be similarity limited. Now, this is not to say that we expect there to be any such conflict, as Russia has always shown itself to be a supporter of peace. However, we do have our commitments to our allies to uphold, as I'm sure you have to yours." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) "That is acceptable, although precautionary measures will have to be implemented to prevent the NAP from being easily voided if your allies decide to provoke a conflict with Russia. It would not be prudent to have peaceful relations between Russia and Belarus be ruptured should one of Belarus's allies decide to go after Russia. Now, the reason I am saying this is because diplomacy is a two-way street: if Russia can create conflict, so can the Eastern Bloc. Russia has been a proactive nation in its history, yes, but it has been a victim at times, keep that in mind." "As for the trade agreement, I propose that tariffs, duties, and customs on imports and exports be reduced, with the exception of certain industries deemed vital to our respective economies. And if Belarus is interested, we could enter into an oil trade agreement, including but not limited to discounted oil prices for a set period of time and a possible construction of an oil pipeline from Russia to Belarus." Edited August 28, 2014 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Director Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 "Well, I highly doubt that an East Bloc nation would provoke a conflict with Russia, we could term the clause in such a way that the NAP would only be cancelled if either signatory has made provocative or agressive acts towards the allies of the other Belarus would be willing to agree to lower tariffs in certain sectors in order to facilitate trade between our two nations. Belarus has historically imported most of its oil from Poland and the Ukraine. However, I believe that my government would be interested in an oil agreement with Russia, as well as the construction of the oil pipeline." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 "As unlikely as it may be, it is not impossible, if current events in the Black Sea is any indication. Needless to say, we accept the wording of the NAP and will sign it in finalized form. As for the oil agreement, I'm thinking that the oil pipeline construction should be a joint project organized and financed by both Belarus and Russia. I'm also thinking that an oil price reduction of perhaps thirty percent for fifty years could be a good start." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Director Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 "I believe that my government can agree with that. If there is a copy of the treaty already written up, I can go ahead and sign it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) "Here you go. Review this, and feel free to make any changes or modifications." Moscow-Minsk Treaty Preamble: The Republic of Belarus, hereafter referred to as Belarus, and the Russian Empire, hereafter referred to as Russia, shall agree to the following provisions laid out in this Treaty. Both nations, hereafter referred to as the Contracting Signatories, shall sign this Treaty in the hopes that greater relations would be attained for the greater peace, prosperity, and well-being of the Contracting Signatories. Article I: Non-Aggression a). The Contracting Signatories shall not undertake any aggressive or otherwise hostile actions against each other in any form. Such actions include, but is not limited to, illegal espionage, and provocative and destabilizing actions. b). The Contracting Signatories shall not undertake any aggressive or otherwise hostile actions against their respective allies in any form. Such actions include, but is not limited to, illegal espionage, and provocative and destabilizing actions. c). This clause shall not be construed as to restrict or otherwise prohibit healthy debate or productive disagreement. d). Should the Contracting Signatories come to a serious disagreement or otherwise have a problem, they are strongly encouraged to take steps to handle this amicably. Article II: Intelligence Sharing The Contracting Signatories are strongly encouraged to disclose and share any intelligence and information that pertain to each other. Article III: Trade a). The Contracting Signatories shall undertake appropriate steps, actions, and policies to encourage and facilitate increased trade with each other. b). Such steps, actions, and policies include, but are not limited to, the reduction or elimination, whenever applicable, of tariffs and other protective barriers, with exceptions for certain industries as determined by the Contracting Signatories.Article IV: Oil Agreement a). The Contracting Signatories agree to enter into an oil agreement, whereas they shall organize and fund a joint project dedicated to the construction of an oil pipeline running from Russia to Belarus. b). For the duration of this Treaty, oil prices shall be reduced by thirty percent for a period of fifty years, subject to extension following negotiations. This clause shall apply to the Contracting Signatories only. Article V: Cancellation a). Should the Contracting Signatories wish to withdraw from the obligations of this Treaty, a notice shall be given at least thirty days in advance. b). Should the Contracting Signatories violate the articles of this Treaty, or otherwise come to an insurmountable disagreement, and the steps outlined in clause d of Article I fails to resolve this, a notice of cancellation shall be given at least thirty days in advance. --- Signed for Belarus, Vladimir Andreichenko, Foreign Minister Signed for Russia, Mikhail Ivanovich Romanov, Tsar and Autocrat Edited August 29, 2014 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Director Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Signed for Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko, Foreign Minister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 "I will submit a copy of this Treaty to the State Duma for ratification, which should take place this week. It was a honor to meet you." Lavrov would shake hands with Andreichenko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Director Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 "Likewise. Thank you for having me." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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