Diplomatic Schtick

[Lestari]

[quote]To: President Pat McCrory, President of the United Carolinas
From: Isabel Vieira, Premier of the Republic of Pará

Mr McCrory,

It was most unfortunate that our meeting in Raleigh was cut short due to...unexpected circumstances. Nevertheless, with the current state of North America, the Carolinas remain one of few like-minded nations in the continent--a bastion it seems of reason and diplomacy in a continent that is rapidly falling into disarray and warmongering. I would like to pursue once again diplomatic relations between our two nations, for it is none too often in this world that nations guided by minds of peace and goodwill arise; to that end, I extend an invitation to you, or representatives of your government, to the Pará capital of Amazônia.

Sincerely,

Isabel Vieira[/quote]

[Isaac MatthewII]

[b]Reply:[/b]

"[i]Certainly, apologies for the interruption of our last meeting. I will be on my way.[/i]"



The president would fly in a private jet colored red and black with the UCNA logo on the sides. He would arrive and head for the capital building to meet with Isabel Vieira. The weather of the country was an acquired taste but it was certainly a relation McCrory was looking forward to. Meeting with possibly the last sane administration in the Americas, a rare thing in this world.

[Lestari]

Isabel Vieira watched from the small motorcade that nestled by the runway at Amazônia International Airport designated for President Pat McCrory's private jet. Indeed, it was not long before his jet, emblazoned with the red and black of the United Carolinas, came into sight and began to descend unto the runway, stopping just beside the Paráense escort. Vieira stood by to greet the Carolinian president with a cordial smile and a shake of the hand as he descended the steps of the mobile staircase and approached the motorcade. "Mr. McCrory," she stated in fluent but accented English. "Welcome to the Republic of Pará. I believe this meeting will be of great benefit to both our nations and the Americas on a whole."



In a brisk but calm and composed manner, the two national leaders were whisked off to the Capital Building of Amazônia, the de facto seat of the Paráense government. Vieira was not a fan of it, and unlike previous Paráense leaders, back when Pará had been a subdivision of the Lunar Republic, Vieira did not live there or do the majority of her business there. [I]Eh, 'least it provides a decent centre from which to conduct foreign affairs,[/I] she often reasoned. [I]Namely, diplomatic conventions and meetings.[/I] Sadly, in that regard, it had seen little use--aside from a past meeting with Edean, and a diplomatic discussion with the Empress of the Umbrella Commonwealth, Pará remained something of a diplomatically isolated nation. And perhaps that was a good thing, looking at the state of the world today...wars that roared to life for the paltriest of reasons, the demise of innocent civilians, nations sending their troops to pointless and ultimately fruitless deaths in the name of a weak, transparent casus belli...and global networks of international alliances that were used not to safeguard world peace and security or to ensure economic prosperity and international goodwill, but to enforce the will of their constituents and wage wars of attrition on nations that stood no chance. If that was the nature of diplomacy in this world--[I]Well then maybe diplomatic isolation is preferable.[/I]

However, at the very least, the Carolinas shared similar points of view, and it was worth pursuing diplomatic conventions with them for that. [I]It's nice to see at least one nation that's got its head screwed on the right way,[/I] she reasoned as the two premiers entered a designated little conference room. Nothing overtly ornate or posh--Vieira could not stand for any of that. Had it been fully up to her, it wouldn't matter where the meeting was held as long as the content of it was fruitful and productive, but at the very least she could sculpt the conference rooms and the process of diplomacy in her own utilitarian views. To which end she wasted no time in seating herself after McCrory had done so, and got to the heart of the matter.

"It was most regrettable that when last we met our discussions met with unforeseen interruptions," she began straightforwardly. "But I feel that with two nations such as ours it is worth the pursuit of diplomacy a second time. I wish to propose a 'PIAT'--less of a treaty, really, more of an encouragement of cooperation to come. It stipulates peace and civility between our two nations--which shouldn't be difficult to maintain, as that is the status quo for Pará with regards to all nations--" she gave a rueful smile. "--as well as an agreement to share knowledge that might be a risk or a threat to the other nation, and to provide financial aid in the situation of a disaster, natural or otherwise. And in the spirit of national cooperation, I wish to suggest a trade agreement, perhaps the lowering of export and import tariffs, to encourage further business cooperation. Do these provisions seem agreeable to you?"

[Isaac MatthewII]

The president thought over the terms of the agreement, this nation was probably one of the most trustworthy nations to the carolinas out side of the North American continent. He smiled "The UCNA would be happy to sign such a treaty, your nation has stood up for right rather then might in the past and that is in essence at least what the republic believes. Do you have a printed document for me to look over per chance?"

[Lestari]

"The UCNA would be happy to sign such a treaty," McCrory replied with a smile. "Your nation has stood up for right rather than might in the past, and that is, in essence, what the republic believes in."

"Glad to know we operate along the same principles, then."

"Do you have a printed document for me to look over, perchance?" he queried. Vieira smiled, and nodded. "I do indeed." She flipped open the folder laid out on the table before her, withdrawing a single sheet of paper. Upon it were laid out six stipulations--in simple, to the point wording, devoid of any pomp and circumstance, much as Vieira often conducted her business.

[quote]I. The document herein is less a treaty and more an expression of cooperation and goodwill between the nations of the Republic of Pará and the United Carolinas, and in signing this document, the two nations agree to pursue a policy of cordial, civil relations for the future.

II. The United Carolinas and the Republic of Pará agree that should any information come into their hands that may present a threat or a national risk to the other, that information will be privately shared along secure channels with the nation in question.

III. In the event of a disaster, natural or otherwise, the parties signing this document are encouraged to provide aid, financial or otherwise, and supplies.

IV. The United Carolinas and the Republic of Pará agree henceforth to encourage business and trade between one another, pursuing such policies as the lowering of export and import tariffs and encouraging business opportunities from Carolinian and Paráense companies.[/quote]

Vieira's eyes swept over the document she had prepared for the briefest second, and then took up the simple little pen that had been placed beside the folder, signing her own signature beneath the contents of the document - signed, on behalf of the Republic of Pará, Isabel Vieira. This done, she looked back up to the Carolinian President and offered him the document.

[Isaac MatthewII]

The president looked at the treaty. "Short ant to the point, I like it." he signed for the Carolinas. "I will need to take this to the UCNA and get West Virginia to sign it to make it official, but the carolinas find this a good deal." the president stood and held out his hand for a handshake. "Thank you for inviting me to this beautiful country, I hope our relation grows even further in the future."

Edited July 8, 2012 by Isaac MatthewII

[Isaac MatthewII]

OOC:

Greg, I am asking for a ratification.

rat·i·fy/ˈratəˌfī/
Verb:
Sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
Synonyms:
confirm - approve - sanction - validate - affirm

I didnt sign without asking I got into a meeting I was invited to, signed the treaty and I am now awaiting verification.