Visiting Washington

[Evangeline Anovilis]

It was just after the meeting with the Calgarian Federation had ended, that Minister Nakamichi already would head for his next appointment. After a diplomatic communique was sent that Nakamichi was now underway, the chartered passenger plane would take off from Edmonton to head to Chicago and after a short stop to refuel it would continue the flight to Washington. Nakamichi meanwhile spent those hours sleeping, so he could go into the meeting refreshed and with a clear head.

[MostGloriousLeader]

Minister Nakamichi's aircraft was cleared to proceed through Commonwealth airspace and onto Washington DC, being provided an fighter escort for the journey.  Both of the fighter pilots were bewildered as to the strange yet adorable decals on the plane, not really something a military pilot expects to see on a plane.  The aircraft would be directed to land at Andrews where a motorcade would take the Japanese minister and his staff into the city, passing by many of the renowned DC landmarks, including the Washington Monument and World War II Memorial and Lincoln Memorial.  The half hour drive ended at the White House where President Marston and other government officials awaited the minister's arrival along with a military band and color guard.

Edited October 31, 2013 by MostGloriousLeader

[Evangeline Anovilis]

Nakamichi had already visited North America before, though it had been a journey he had undertaken in private, not in representation of a state that did not exist back then. Already back in the day he had seen many of the sights and had learnt a bit about American culture, it was however quite different from the procedure he underwent as minister of foreign affairs. Last time at the White House, he merely was able to take a picture with his Nikon camera, but this time, he would even see the interior.

 

Walking past the band and guard, Nakamichi would greet President Marston and offer his right for a handshake. "Good Day Mr. President. I am grateful for your hospitality and I hope we can hold a productive meeting."

[MostGloriousLeader]

"It is nice to meet you Minister Nakamichi" said President Marston as they shook hands.  "Please, come inside".  The party would travel through the White House on a miniature tour after which they would settle themselves into a conference room where snacks and refreshments were offered.  "So Mr. Nakamichi, what can I do for you today?". 

[Evangeline Anovilis]

"Well, first, let me congratulate you once again, this time in person, on your successful election. I know I did so already through our communique, but now that we actually see each other..." Nakamichi would make a short pause, before continuing with his actual agenda. "In regards to what our country seeks from the American Commonwealth, we mostly look for trade. The American Commonwealth has for some time now constituted an economic power in North America and with the acquisition of the historic US Pacific Coast, I guess it could be rather lucrative for both of us to increase the volume of trade between our countries. What do you say?"

[MostGloriousLeader]

"The American Commonwealth has always been a nation of peace and development.  Establishing trade ties is very often the best way to begin and further a relationship and so we would be more than happy to establish such ties to other nations of the Pacific now that we have access to this vital body of water".

[Evangeline Anovilis]

"Well, the Pacific is this large, yet it brings us all together, strange, isn't it?", Nakamichi chuckled. "I agree, trade is a good starting point for peace and I would hope also for a deeper friendship between the Americans and the Japanese. But as I see it, we both aim at increasing our trade in the Pacific, not just with each other. Maybe it is of interest to you then, that within the next month, on the initiative of Tianxia and our own humble nation, a conference on the matter of trade in the Pacific is planned. I believe to remember that the American Commonwealth already once expressed interest in such a concept in the United Nations Security Council, so I think you'd be welcome to attent.

 

While trade matters could be left to such a broader forum, which may help both of us get broader trade ties in the area, may I at least propose a treaty of friendship and cooperation? I know, it may not look like much and it may not be much of a step, but I'd like to have some tie to start with and often, it needs not even a grand treaty to make relations blossom. What do you say?"

[MostGloriousLeader]

"I think that is a wonderful idea.  I'd be happy to sign such a document.  As for the conference we shall participate with that as well.  Did you have any specific document prepared for the occasion that I can examine?".

Edited November 27, 2013 by MostGloriousLeader

[Evangeline Anovilis]

Nakamichi would search through a few files he had prepared and would present it to President Marston.

 

 

American-Japanese Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation

 

Preamble

 

In order to improve the cooperation within the Pacific region, to prevent any escalation of conflict between the two signatories, to establish a foundation for future relations and to cultivate the cultural ties of the past, the American Commonwealth and the Federation of the Greater North East (Dai-Tōhoku Renpō) agree to the following treaty of friendship and cooperation.

 

Article I

 

Both countries shall try to keep a constant diplomatic representation with each other and shall equip these diplomatic missions with the necessary means to be able to convene, discuss an possibly resolve matters even on short notice, should an urgent crisis arise.

 

Article II

 

Both countries agree to promote cultural and economic ties between their civil populations, as well as the military, through cultural exchanges, student exchanges, exhibitions, respectful dialogue, proper integration of immigrants from the other signatory and by exchange of cultural and military attachés.

 

Article III

 

Both countries agree to review their foreign policy at some point of time within the next ten years, in order to reflect on whether or not this treaty has proven helpful or not. They shall reserve the right to prolong the treaty for another ten years at that time.

 

Article IV

 

This treaty shall last for 10 years, unless it is prolonged via Article III. Additionally, this treaty will become void should the two signatories agree to conclude a more binding agreement replacing this treaty, or should one or both signatories decide to cancel this treaty. Cancellation of the treaty is immediate.

 

Signatures

 

For the American Commonwealth,

 

For the Greater Northeast Federation,

Nakamichi Minoru, Minister of Foreign Affairs

 

[MostGloriousLeader]

"Excellent, everything seems good and proper to me here" said the President as he signed the treaty.

 

Bradley Marston, President of the American Commonwealth

 

[Evangeline Anovilis]

"Good to see this affair concluded, Mister President. Now, once ratified, our countries will be 'friends'. As little as that actually may be, even the strongest oak was once planted as a seed. I would hope to see these ties develop in such a strong and durable manner in the future.", Nakamichi commented on the treaty, as he offered Marston his hand for a final handshake on the issue.

[MostGloriousLeader]

"Likewise Mr Nakamichi" Marston said as he shook his hand.