Anatolian State Visit to Persia (IF Only)

[Persial]

Perso Anatolian State Visit, 19th - 22nd March 1964



The Anatolian Federation is a new, democratic, western friendly country, formed only last year. Now a democratic republic, only a year ago it was a worn torn state, in the aftermath of the Sadat War. Persia is a slightly smaller, and older republic, formed in 1934, and is equally western friendly. The Persian President, Amir Azadeh, has invited Anatolian President Abdul Suvari to a state visit in Tehran. With the recent formation of the Arab Union, and the joint Perso Anatolian pipeline project, the two leaders have a lot to discuss and negotiate.

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And now it's time for the all important rules!
- Only participate if you are Persial or The Land of Anatolia (PGRB's Ambassador to Persia is meeting both our leader in the state visit to discuss trade and relations, ect)
- If you want to participate (like a Sadatist Suicide bomber storming the Palace) please telegram the aforementioned nations
- Plz be in Character
- Yeah I'll allow one liners if you really have nothing else to say, but try and make it at least a paragraph.

And that's about it. Let the state visit BEGIN!

[The Land of Anatolia]

Tehran, 1964, 19th of March

Abdul took a breath from the Tehran's dry air, as he stepped down from the limousine which had drove him into the Palace. There were several identical limousines to the president's, to make a terrorist attack more difficult, and he was surrounded by guards from both Persia and Anatolia.

He had been here before. Having lived in both Egypt and Persia during his exile, along with Hassan Butt. He was surprised at how... Western... Things looked. Metropolitan, even. A far cry from the photos of how old, Imperial Persia, looked like. Persia had been one of the nations his friend, Hassan, had inspired himself from. As a model of change, and secularisation, for the nations of the middle east.

Barely a few years had happened since the formation of the ANP, and Sadat's government in the Peninsula being deposed. Many had argued that Anatolia was not ready for international moves such as these. That it was not ready to take such a strong stance. But, the truth?

...The country had no choice. It desperately needed to open up to the West, even if having just been mortal enemies with it quite recently. It needed Persia on its side, even if there had been past enmities with the Turks, and before that the Greeks, in Anatolia. Against the Persians.

The world was changing, so rapidly that no person could ever be able to account for it. Old enemies were becoming allies, and old friends were becoming enemies. Egypt's and Sadatland's "Arab Union" needed to have an equal and opposite reaction. The Middle East, and the Islamic World, needed a strong bulwark against radicalisation, and religious violence. Somebody willing to stand for liberty, secularism, and the belief in basic, human rights.

If abandoning the old traditions, ancient paradigms and errors of thought, was the only way that Anatolia (And maybe the whole Islamic World) had to survive the challenges of the coming times, and defend itself against the rising tide of Sadatism... If it was the only way that this civilisation could ever hope to catch up to the West, and if this was the one opportunity to perhaps recover the old glory of the Islamic Golden Ages of old... Then, that's just what would have to be done, and no backwards-thinking religious nutjobs would stand in the way of progress.

[Persial]

Tehran, 1964, 19th March

The President of Anatolia exited his limousine and took a few steps before shaking hands with the President of Persia. "President Suvari." "President Azadeh." President Suvari then shook hands with the Persian First Lady, before being introduced to many members of the Government; the Prime Minister, Mohammad Nazeri, the Vice President, Esmaeel Danesh, and the Speaker of the National Council, Mehrdad Shadmehr. Both Presidents stood for an official photo together, before standing to attention while both National Anthems were played by the band of the Presidential Guard. Once the anthems had finished, the two presidents walked down, inspecting the Presidental Guard, followed by the Guards commander, Colonel Behdad. After the inspection, they entered the Palace, so talks could begin.

President Suvari was shown to a meeting room on the first floor, which was much cooler than the outside semi arid heat of Tehran. Both leaders sat down and began discussions. A translator was not required, as both men were pretty fluent in Arabic. "My dear President Suvari," the Persian President began, "we have much to discuss. Let us start on the first item, the Arab Union. This causes significant worry for my nation, as I believe it does for yours. So, I propose an alliance, to rival the Arab Union, and the evil of Nasser and Sadat. I am sure we will have the backing of America and Britain, oh... that reminds me, the British Ambassador to Persia has requested a meeting with both of us, I've invited him here for the 21st, that's the day before you leave. Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, an alliance. I see recently you have pledged your support for Zioniam, who are at a very critical relationship with Sadatland. I am sure that my government will approve if we give them our support, we could even invite them to be part of this alliance. What do you say, President Suvari?"

[The Land of Anatolia]

"That'd be excellent, the Sadati government recently launched a missile supposedly able to reach the Aegean, I doubt the Brits find that agreeable, considering their colony in Cyprus is within firing range. I am also sure our German partners, who happen to hold the Suez Canal, would find themselves to be quite open to the possibility of also supporting us if we formed such an alliance. Since this 'Union' is quite an untrustworthy partner to rely on for the maintenance of the global trade routes." Spoke Suvari, smoothly, in Arabic. German was currently the global language of trade but, in the Middle East, the language which everyone could at least speak somewhat fluently would be, ironically, the one of their enemies.

"The Turkish government is quite concerned with the developments between Sadatland and Zioniam. As the last war in the Middle East left our region scarred. Any further reassurances of Jewish sovereignty, and the possibility of allowing it to join this alliance, would put many of these concerns at ease." He added. This had been pleasing, for now, it seemed the Persian President did seem to share many of his own concerns. Abdul felt somewhat hopeful, there was definitely room to work with. A curious sight to behold, indeed, just how much the geopolitical situation was changing.

[Persial]

"I am so glad you agree with me, President Suvari. The Arab Union's ballistic missiles are a great danger, and this alliance must make a formal stand against them. The missiles could reach many cities on your south coast, and as you said, British Cyprus. They could be used against the Jewish State, and Persia. We must ensure that no more tests occur, and we must strongly encourage the Arab Union to disarm. I am personally against use of nuclear weaponary. Indeed, our allies in west: Germany, Britain, and America, do posses such weapons, which, they have said, could be used in an emergency. However, I wish that they do not do so, and we must remember that it is the Government that we oppose, not the Arab people. Besides, it is the Holy Land after all."

[The Land of Anatolia]

Abdul dutifully nodded. "Of course. The Anatolian Federation's sole stance is against Islamic Radicalism, and the government currently imposing themselves over the Arab people. Not against the Arabs, or Islam itself. Indeed, I lived in Egypt for a few years during my exile, they were excellent people. Pretty friendly too. Many of them loved liberty, and longed for a change for the better..." He agreed.

"Anyway, I digress... While it is true nuclear weapons could be used in an emergency. We must also not forget the close Sadatist ties with the Communist Bloc. Which also possesses a large nuclear stockpile. I fear that such a nuclear escalation between the two blocs, could lead to a general extinction event for the planet... That aside... The Federation is ready to support this disarmament policy, on an official level. But I believe we should do it as a joint statement. Once this regional alliance can be formed. To show this regime that their neighbours won't tolerate such belligerent actions."

[Persial]

"Yes, quite." President Azadeh said, trying to change the subject. "We have come to a sort of... agreement. I propose we hold future talks, probably with the Zionist Government on the alliance idea. Let us move on to the next item, the pipeline project. Our governments have not yet agreed on the split of the cost. It would make sense for each nation to pay for the pipeline in there own country, but as your country is low on budget because of the Sadat War, we are prepared to donate 30-40% of the cost of the pipeline in Anatolia, and your government should be able to fund the remainder. Do you agree?"

[The Land of Anatolia]

"We accept on both proposals, and are ready to house any future talks with the Jewish Government." Suvari said, to both accounts. He was caught off guard by this, as he hadn't expected such an offer of such... generosity, but he didn't show it or lose his calm. He shook hands with the Persian Head of Government as the usual gesture when closing a deal.

The meeting was going surprisingly well, all in all. Alas, the Sadatist government had done a lot to destroy any goodwill the Muslim people had on the world. Abdul was, in part, genuinely afraid that such a hate would eventually be mistargeted to his, and Persia's, people. The Sadatist government needed to be stopped, before it destroyed any remaining reputation and standing the Middle East had.

[The Peoples Republic of Great Britain]

In a separate room, adjacent to the meeting room in which the Turkish and Persian Presidents were talking, Sir Denis Wright, British Ambassador to Iran, and Eric Drake, Chairman of British Petroleum, were waiting their arrival.

When the Presidents arrived, they all exchanged pleasantries, and took seats on the extravagant leather sofas.

”It’s a priveldge to be meeting the both of you,” , Eric Drake began, ”When we heard both of you were meeting to discuss this Anatolian-Iranian Pipeline, we couldn’t miss the oppurtunity to join you here.

We understand that your nations may have some troubles financing the construction of the pipeline, and so British Petroleum is willing to invest in 40% of the construction of the entire pipeline. With new difficulties getting our oil shipped around the Arabian peninsular and through the Suez, we realise that a pipeline avoiding Arabia would be incredibly useful for BP to transport its oil from the Gulf, into Europe, through Turkey.

Additionally, since the coming to power of the Sadatist regime, we have had to withdraw from many oil sites in Saudi Arabia, and so our oil output has been considerably low. As such, BP I shall looking to purchase more oil sites in Iran and the Gulf, and invest hundreds of millions into the region.

I say we get this out of the way, and then the ambassador has arms sales to discuss with you.”

[Persial]

"Well, I must say that is very generous and surprising offer from British Petroleum, and I wish to accept your offer for the Iranian Section of the pipeline. Furthermore, we would welcome future oil purchases from BP."

"Now, before your entering, President Suvari and I had agreed that the Iranian Government would pay for at least 30% of the pipeline in Anatolia. So, in addition to your generous offer, it may be that the Anatolian Government only pays for 30% of the pipeline in Anatolia. I do know that Anatolia is suffering slight financial crisis, courtesy of the Sadat War. I believe that it is fair then, that they only pay for a fraction of the entire cost, and the funding that would have been used for it can go to rebuilding the nation. What do you think, President Suvari?"

[The Land of Anatolia]

Abdul nodded. "We accept this very generous offer." Said Suvari. Now in English, since they were speaking with the British diplomat. In total, Suvari knew four languages. Turkish, Arabic, English, and German. Yet, somehow, through all the complex international politics, the many languages of trade and business, this was never enough.

"The Sadat War has left our nation greatly weakened. Anything we can spare towards the ongoing reconstruction, the securing of our national borders, and the combating against terrorists, is money well-spent."