Franerre and the Federation of Sand (Franerre-Diria Diplo)

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To the Honorable Foreign Minister Rida Torno of the Dirian Federation,

Franerre would like to engage in trade relations with the Dirian Federation, particularly when it comes to the importation of Dirian lubricants into the Franerri market. In exchange, Franerre can offer silver or potentially some other product of Franerre should the Federation find themselves wishing to purchase them.

Victoria Brasseur, Franerri Ambassador to the Dirian Federation.

[KyferLegs (Diria)]

As the message reached the intricate works of the small but experienced Federal Foreign Office of Diria, it only took minutes for it to be on the desk of Rida Torno so he could read it. Looking down at the letter and overviewing it carefully, his finger gliding across the stamped words, Torno giving a nod of approval, grabbed the telegraph next to him and connected it to the ECD. After a few moments, he talked with Federal Minister Leonardo Salib of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Speaking for hours over the telegraph, both men had reached numbers, removing up to six thousand in Lubricants from global trade towards a possible negotiation with Franerre in exchange for silver. Both men then met in the office of the Chancellery to discuss the current affairs Franerre had in Touli. Nonetheless, the negotiation was to go through, and later that night, the Federal Foreign Office of Diria called and gave its response to the Franerri Embassy Secretary.

To the Franerri Ambassador Victoria Brasseur and Franerri Embassy.

The Federal Foreign Office of Diria, with the cooperation of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, agrees to negotiations for the possibility of upwards of six thousand lubricants available for export to the Kingdom of Franerre. In fair exchange, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development agrees to a negotiated amount of silver or further imports to the Dirian Federation.

Negotiations will begin at the Federal Foreign Office of Diria with advisors of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Furthermore, the Franerri Embassy and Ambassador Victoria Brasseur can proceed with negotiations any day of their choosing.

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After setting a proper date for the meeting, Victoria found herself outside the Federal Foreign Office. The message from the Foreign Office and ECD was good, even if 6,000 lubricants was much more than Franerre needed. She was confident this would be a simple, direct meeting, just the way she liked it.

[KyferLegs (Diria)]

A few minutes before the meeting was to take place, a small entourage formed at the front of the Federal Foreign Office of Diria as reporters and men and women discussed and found taking points for their articles. In the background, the elegant but small limestone Foreign Office building stood alight with activities as Dirian flags waved from the second story. Meanwhile, Rida Torno stood at the entrance of the building while adjusting his burgundy tie as he waited for the Franerri Ambassador Victoria Brasseur. Next to Torno was the Minster of the ECD, Leonardo Salib, as he squinted, trying to adjust to the sun. Finally, two police motorcycles and a car that had a Franerri flag pulled into the parking lot of the Foreign Office. Quickly a chauffeur exited the luxury car as they opened the rear door to let the Franerri Ambassador Victoria Brasseur out with ease.

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Victoria took a deep breath, steadying herself before she exited the car. The media was always her least favorite part of the job, but it was an unfortunately necessary one. As the Ambassador exited, she made sure the smile on her face looked as real as she could muster, walking up to the Dirian ministers and extending a hand in her deep blue dress. She turned to the cameras for a few seconds, giving them a good picture opportunity, before speaking to the Ministers. "It's wonderful to see you again Minister Torno, and I don't believe I've had the pleasure of meeting you yet, Minister Salib. I'm sure we can continue introductions in a bit more of a peaceful environment inside, though."

[KyferLegs (Diria)]

Quickly Torno met Victoria's hand with a quick handshake, following Salib to repeat the process as both men exchanged hurried formal greetings and gestured her inside to escape the crowd of reporters outside. Salib gently closed the door behind the Franerri Ambassador, immediately muting the voices outside the door and replaced by the quiet working environment inside the elegant foreign office foyer. After walking a few feet, Torno turned around and shook Victoria's hand while speaking. "Sorry about the large crowd outside, madam Brasseur. The lack of foreign meetings for many months causes all the news agencies to jump at the chance to review this one." Torno then gestured to Salib, who shook Victoria's hand again. "It's nice to meet you, Victoria Brasseur, and I'm sure if these negotiations go well, you'll see me and the intricacies of the ECD more." Torno then gestured Victoria to an adjacent room dominated by a large table and two Dirian and Franerri flags. "Whenever you're ready, madam Brasseur, we can begin."

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OOC note: When I say 'tons' I mean units

Victoria nodded in thanks to the two men in thanks as she sat down, lifting her briefcase on the table and opening it up. She withdrew two folders, passing them to each of the Ministers, then withdrew one for herself. Inside of each was an identical series of documents. "As you should be able to see with these compiled reports, Franerri industry is in need of a large quantity of industrial lubricants, roughly 3,000 tons worth on a recurring basis. Our opening offer for the trade would be 1,100 tons of silver on a recurring basis, which should be slightly above market value, though it's always a bit up and down."

[KyferLegs (Diria)]

Torno and Salib sat down as Salib grabbed a clipboard that had tanned colored papers with the top page having statistics and info stamped from top to bottom. Taking the documents from the clip, Salib quickly wrote the amount of the tons of industrial lubricants Dirian could export every year, the cost of such, and the silver it would be worth. Once done, he handed the paper to the ambassador and explained it. "Considering the logistics and price of Dirian exports that could arrive to Franerre, the tons of silver you're offering would be more than favorable. However, due to the cost of export, especially considering staol costs, exporting smaller shipments means the risk of less return unless Franerre wants to commit to the entirety of the shipments every year. However, there is another way we'll propose today, which saves Franerre that trouble, and I'll let Torno explain."

The room went silent for a moment as Torno pulled out an envelope from his jacket and handed it to Victoria. Letting the ambassador open the envelope the offering it had was quite surprising. Torno then spoke, "As the document states, Diria is offering humanitarian aid for the current crisis Touli is in, and such Diria would pay and handle most of the shipping of the industrial lubricants and aid were offering. The current material offered within this aid package is 1000 tons of medicine, 1500 tons of fish and fruits, 1000 tons of gasoline, and paramedical-humanitarian volunteers. However, part of this export would entail 300 more tons of silver, considering the cost of gasoline and the scale of these exports in monthly shipments. Furthermore, due to the status of Dirian foreign policy, the aid distribution and volunteers would be managed by the Franerre government, with the only exception volunteers have to be kept from combat zones." Once Torno finished, Salib quickly chimed in as he pushed the clipboard he was working on with the final details. "This document is for if Franerre accepts Dirian aid, but in this case, the 300 tons of silver is an added expense for gasoline and shipping fees."

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Victoria fell silent, thinking over the offer. She wasn't sure how much value the fish, fruits, or gasoline would have. Franerre and Tafatu didn't want for food, and she was just plain uninformed about how useful the gasoline would be. Still, it was better not to look a gift horse in the mouth, especially when it might be seen as offensive. The volunteers, though...

"This is a very generous offer from Diria," Victoria said, "But I must do my due diligence and inform you of two facts. The first is that Franerre is quite...tense, when it comes to foreign volunteers. The Tafatu accepted an offer for Marrlaner volunteers to fight without informing Franerre, and there were very large protests over allowing foreign soldiers on our soil. Considering your volunteers are purely medical in nature, and we have prior warning, I suspect this will be much less of an issue. The second fact is that the Union of South Touli's army is nothing but a bunch of thugs, butchers, and rapists. I could elaborate on their crimes, but the barbarity of their crimes is not appropriate for polite company such as yourself. The Franerri Army will do their best to prevent such a fate from befalling any volunteers you send, but the army is only human, and we humans are quite prone to error. So long as any volunteers are informed of this, I see no issue with Franerre accepting your generous aid."

[KyferLegs (Diria)]

Torno nodded and spoke, "Excellent. However, before the papers are signed, I would like to explain something. Diria is going into this negotiation with an understanding of the brutality of war. The material aid the uses or purpose of things like medicine or food is simple. However, the material is expected to be prioritized for the livelihoods of civilians and wounded military personnel. Paramedical-humanitarian volunteers have also been informed and understand this assignment and risk. But I will also remind you even under the management of Franerre, Dirian volunteers will see every life as precious regardless of allegiance. Therefore, we expect their efforts to be left alone and politics left for after lifesaving care. Finally, we push for truthful reviews every month of the volunteer conditions, losses, and the right for them to communicate or leave." Salib nodded at Torno, pushed the official document between all members, and spoke. "If The Kingdom of Franerre agrees to all of The Dirian Federation prerequisites and with proper signatures, this negotiation will be approved in short notice with the guarantee and right both nations can forfeit and leave the foundations of said negotiations."

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"Franerre understands," Victoria said with a nod, signing the treaty.

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[Diria] - [Franerre] -- Trade Deal --- [Q4] [1931]

[Diria]
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Exports/Pays: 1000 [Medicine] UNITS, ETC.
Exports/Pays: 1500 [Fish] UNITS, ETC.
Exports/Pays: 1500 [Vegetables] UNITS, ETC.
Exports/Pays: 1000 [Gasoline] UNITS, ETC.
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Imports/Buys: 300 [Silver] UNITS, ETC.

[Franerre]
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Exports/Pays: 300 [Silver] UNITS, ETC.
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Imports/Buys: 1000 [Medicine] UNITS, ETC.
Imports/Buys: 1500 [Fish] UNITS, ETC.
Imports/Buys: 1500 [Vegetables] UNITS, ETC.
Imports/Buys: 1000 [Gasoline] UNITS, ETC.
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Duration: Seasonal - Until Touli Crisis is resolved. In addition, Diria will send a 1,000 man volunteer Medical-Humanitarian Battalion.



[Diria]
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Exports/Pays: 3000 [Lubricants] UNITS, ETC.
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Imports/Buys: 1,100 [Silver} UNITS, ETC.

[Franerre]
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Exports/Pays: 1,100 [Silver} UNITS, ETC.
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Imports/Buys: 3000 [Lubricants] UNITS, ETC.
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Duration: Seasonal - Forever