Some ties strengthen over time

[king of cochin]

[quote]To: Queen Hannah Asggeirsson,
Queendom of Australia

Greetings,
We would like to enquire if you would accept a high level diplomatic emissary from our nation to yours. We would like to discuss certain matters of mutual interest and also perhaps certain proposals to strengthen our time tested friendship.

Yours Sincerely,

HH Kerala Varma,
The King of Cochin.[/quote]

[Subtleknifewielder]

[quote]TO: HH Kerala Varma,
King of Cochin

Your Excellency, I would be delighted to entertain an emmisary from your honorable nation. I will not, unfortunately, be able to converse personally with your representative, but my Grand Duke is fully authorized to speak on my behalf.

Yours Sincerely,

HRH Hannah Asggeirsson,
Queen of Australia[/quote]

[king of cochin]

KP Varma, the Minister of External Affairs of the Kingdom of Cochin arrived in Australia.

OOC: Assuming he is now meeting the Grand Duke.

IC: "Hello Sir, Greetings. I am KP Varma."

[Subtleknifewielder]

OOC: NP. I have trouble keeping your characters apart though. How old is this one?

IC: KP Varma would be escorted into a limo, which would in turn have an honorary security escort to the Palace. the Grand duke, not being much for fanfare and pomp, would waste little time in ceramony, simply offering to shake hands with his guest before offering the man a seat.

Only after Varma had seated himself would Anthony Harlem sit in his own chair.

[king of cochin]

OOC: This is KP Varma, 61 years old, career diplomat, confirmed bachelor and prolific philanderer in his youth long past gone.

IC:

Having enjoyed the Australian hospitality KP Varma said, "Thank you for accepting our request and granting us this meeting."

[Subtleknifewielder]

OOC: I thought that's who it was, but wasn't sure. Thanks.

IC: "We would be poor friends if we refused to even meet with you.," Anthony stated as he took his seat. "The Queendom is never too busy to set aside someone to meet with a representative of a friend.>"

"Now, what matters did His Majesty wish to have discussed with us?"

[king of cochin]

"The Kingdom believes in reviewing its treaties and diplomatic relations periodically and to attempt to strengthen them where needed. Our nations currently hold a NAP/FTA Pact signed several years ago. With the changing global political dimensions, our relationship has survived the various challenges thrown, and in our perception has only been strengthened. With the establishment of Oceanic Union, Australia has once again proved its capabilities as a force which promotes stability and prosperity."

"It is with these views that we seek to propose that our diplomatic relationship be upgraded to Mutual Defense status. As Indian Ocean bordering nations, a reaffirmed relationship between two stable and peaceful nations like us would only contribute to greater regional stability," KP Varma said.

[Subtleknifewielder]

"Although you have to admit that at certain points the relations were strained, particularly dutring the establishment of the Oceanic Union, yes, on the whole they have improved. Particularly when we are on the same side in an ongoing conflict, yes?"

At this point, Anthony grinned apologetically. "Now, I'm afraid I didn't really read the treaty other than to find where to put my signature last time, and while I have a copy somewhere in here, it's buried under several stacks of other files. You didn't happen to bring a copy of the original agrement with you, did you?"

[king of cochin]

"Ah yes, I do have a copy, but I am afraid only an electronic one. I hope that would suffice?" KP Varma said before retrieving his laptop from his Secretary and opening the treaty's scanned copy."

[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=70665&view=findpost&p=1885154"]Cochin - Promised Land Friendship Treaty[/url]

[Subtleknifewielder]

OOC: Oh wow, it's been [i]that[/i] long since we signed it? Wow...and that character of mine is dead, too, now.

IC: "That's perfectly fine..." Anthony agreed, then leaned forward to read the words on the screen.

"Uh, I'm afraid we'll have to modify the economic clause. We won't have to throw it out altogether, but the Queendom is understandably a different entity than Promised Land was. It no longer believes in eliminated tariffs. So would reduced tariffs be fine?"

"I would recommend adding a clause about each sharing intelligence that pertains to adirect threat to the other."

"Other than that, it's a good template to work from, and needs little work to be upgraded."

[king of cochin]

"We have no issues at all with the clause editing you recommend. Also we would like to propose that we upgrade this treaty to a Mutual Defense Pact," KP Varma said.

[Subtleknifewielder]

"Mmm," he murmured, noncommital for a moment.

"I'd have to run this by Queen Hannah, first, of course," Anthony finally stated. "But considering the mending relations she helped foster, I don't see why she would object. You get your King to sign a draft of your proposing, and I'll present the finished document to Her Majesty for approval. Is this acceptable?"

Edited May 7, 2010 by Subtleknifewielder

[king of cochin]

"I have brought with me a brought proposal, which I am authorized to sign on the King's behalf. Is the wording acceptable?"

[quote][b][i]Draft Treaty Proposal[/i][/b]
Kingdom of Cochin and Queendom of Australia

Article I. The two nations enter into a Mutual Defense Pact by which signatories promise to come to aid of its ally in the event of a defensive war, but not in the case of an offensive war launched by either signatory.

Article II. The two nations agree not to aid, abet or support any threat to the peace, prosperity and sovereignty to its treaty partner.


Article III. The two nations agree to maintain a preferential trade tariff rates to promote mutual trade.


Article IV: The treaty may be canceled subject to a notice period of 96 hours.[/quote]

[Subtleknifewielder]

"A good draft, I think. But it is missing one thing."

[quote]Article I. The two nations enter into a Mutual Defense Pact by which signatories promise to come to aid of its ally in the event of a defensive war, but not in the case of an offensive war launched by either signatory.

Article II. The two nations agree not to aid, abet or support any threat to the peace, prosperity and sovereignty to its treaty partner.

Article III. Should one nation obtain intelligencerelevent to the security of the other, said intelligence will be promptly shared. It is not required that the source of this intelligence be disclosed.

Article IV. The two nations agree to maintain a preferential trade tariff rates to promote mutual trade.

Article V: The treaty may be canceled subject to a notice period of 96 hours.
[/quote]

"There, better, don't you agree? If so, I shall immediately take it to the Queen for her approval."

[king of cochin]

"Yes, the improved draft is acceptable to us. As and when Australia is ready, I am authorized to sign the treaty on behalf of the King. Or if a more grandiose ceremony is in the wings, The King of Cochin extends invitation to Queen Hannah Asggeisson and Queendom of Australia to the Kingdom. The King of Cochin has also expressed his willingness to come to Australia if such an invitation is extended," KP Varma said.

[Subtleknifewielder]

[quote name='king of cochin' date='10 May 2010 - 05:50 PM' timestamp='1273539001' post='2294194']
"Yes, the improved draft is acceptable to us. As and when Australia is ready, I am authorized to sign the treaty on behalf of the King. Or if a more grandiose ceremony is in the wings, The King of Cochin extends invitation to Queen Hannah Asggeisson and Queendom of Australia to the Kingdom. The King of Cochin has also expressed his willingness to come to Australia if such an invitation is extended," KP Varma said.
[/quote]
"Thank you. Then, if you'll just excuse me for a moment?" He smiled apologetically, walking to the door and tapping one of the guards on the shoulder. "Please deliver this to Her Majesty, and tell her it's the proposed treaty with Cochin."

The guard nodded and left, leaving Anthony to return to his seat. "No grand ceremony is required. We are friends, we know it, and the world will know it soon enough.Though I will also pass that on to Her Majesty. She might enjoy something like that." he himself wasn't a big fan of parties unless he had someone special to attend with.

A few minutes later, the guard cameback with the treatu, with Hannah's signature affixed, and Anthony added his amoment later, directly underneath.

Signed for the Queendom of Australia,
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/Lynneth_del_Serpentas/AE/CNRP/Bayern/AEIOU/Hannah.png[/img]

[size=3][i]~HG Anthony Harlem[/i][/size]

Edited May 11, 2010 by Subtleknifewielder

[king of cochin]

From his briefcase, KP Varma brought out the Royal Seal and affixed it to the document.

[quote]Signed for Kingdom of Cochin,

His Highness Kerala Varma,
The King of Cochin.[/quote]