Soju and Sushi (Reitzmag - Yosai Summit)
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Day 1: December 4 2021
Black House, Hampton City
The sun has appeared from the horizon, and people begin their work on a regular Monday morning. The Prime Minister woke up early for the arrival of the Yosainese General Secretary. While eating some breakfast at Gangnyeongjeon Hall, Simon scanned through his phone for his daily morning updates. His private secretary then checked on him to make sure he's ready for the reception. After finishing his breakfast, he went on to dress up for the occasion.The entourage are all prepared to leave for RAF Hampton where a welcome ceremony has been arranged. Roads are then cleared and temporarily closed to give way to the arrival. Finally, Simon came out in his best suit and boarded the car. The convoy left as crowds began gathering to line up the route of the procession from RAF Hampton to the Black House.
RAF Hampton
Falcon and Lightning Fighter jets from the Capital Defense Command take-off as the sun cast its rays over the runway to provide protection for the incoming dignitaries and enforce a temporary no-fly zone over Hampton City. Flights to Hampton City International Airport are then diverted to other airports when necessary to avoid delays.At around 8am, the reception convoy arrive at the base. Simon is then led to the newly-built VIP Center to wait for the arrival of the Yosainese Presidential Plane.
At 9pm, RAF Hampton's Air Traffic Control received contact that the Yosainese Presidential Plane had entered Hampton City Airspace. 2 Falcon and 2 Lightning fighter jets deployed in the air are then dispatched to escort the aircraft until landing.
The escorts go into a Boomerang formation around the Yosainese Presidential Plane. They then dramatically break from formation as the aircraft approach the runway for landing.
A battalion of the Royal Army are then put into formation as honor guards for the guests. Along the battalion is the Bands of the Royal Marines that will provide some music for the airfield reception. Some Challenger III and Champion tanks with some artillery are also parked on standby for a small "show of force".
As the plane taxis from the runway to the apron, the stairs are prepared for mating with the doors. The red carpet is also spread out for a path that both leaders will walk on, while crowds begun taking their places and filling the area.
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The Secretarial Plane was white with a blue tail with a crest of a white crane bird to contrast the dark navy-blue background. The plane just had General Secretary Junichi Watanabe inside with guards. Their plane was being guided and escorted by Reitzmag’s Royal Airforce. The call sign was YU8145 colloquially known as the “Blue Crane.”
The General Secretary was reading economic and policy beliefs, spreadsheets on his laptop while looking over a reem of binders. The plane was then guided to a landing pad nearby the Royal Palace touched down to a location. General Secretary Junichi Watanabe along with his 10 black cladded bodyguards walked off the plane onto the landing strip. Making his way to the reception area
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Simon awaited Junichi from the bottom of the stairs and watched as the Yosainese General Secretary waved at the crowds with joy. Then they shook hands and exchanged greetings before taking a photo at the bottom of the runway.
SB: "Welcome back to Reitzmag Mr. Watanabe, Ihope you had a great time on the way here. It seems that you've came here, except now you're a head of state being received by a grand welcoming group. Shall we proceed with knowing each other's delegates?"
The two then proceeded to meet the delegates from both Yosai and Reitzmag. One by one, Simon introduced Junichi to each of the attending cabinet members and ministers of the crown. Following that, Junichi then introduced Simon to the members of his entourage and cabinet. After which, they take a turn to review the guard of honor composed of troops in both Oriental and Redcoat uniforms.
After the small review of troops, both proceed to a platform for them to see the small parade. The marching band begins playing while changing formations along with other platoons. Each platoon then march with a salute to the dignitaries as they pass by them. A few military trucks, tanks, and artillery then join and follow with the marching band also leaving to conclude the parade. Both dignitaries joke with each other on their way to the convoy as crowds cheered as they pass by.
The two rode the same car and the convoy proceeded to the Black House from RAF Hampton. While in the car, the two share a conversation on what had been happening in the recent days. Outside, crowds lined the route to the Prime Ministerial residence with police and military personnel on guard to immediately stop any attempt to disrupt or terrorize the event.SB: "I hope you've seen the palace before it was renovated for a new purpose. The changes to its new interior are great, and they managed to give it a modern interior with a structurally sound yet elegant exterior."
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Junichi smiled "Yes Mr Bridges the Palace looks very nice. I have to say I do appreciate the mixing of the cultures in the pageantry . So Mr Bridges I believe you have a military and trade agenda today?"
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"Well, we have a lot to discuss today when we get to the palace. Especially various situations around Europe now, military and trade are of course in the agenda."
Minutes later, the convoy arrived after going through a path lined by people waving to welcome the Yosainese General Secretary. The cars enter the famous Gwanghwamun Gate as honor guards and carpets are lined up. Both leaders step out of the car and proceeded to step on a small platform in front of the RAF Central Band. The National Anthem of the Kingdom of Reitzmag is then played while the Royal Horse Artillery and Premier's Saluting Battery provide a cannon salute in the background. Then it is followed by the National Anthem of the Federal Republic of Yosai which also is given a cannon salute. The two leaders are then led to review the honor guards at the Premier's residence before heading into the Geunjeongjeon (Throne Hall) where Junichi will be the first leader to sign on the guest book. The press then take their chance on the short press conference at the room where both leaders give a public address on the event. Simon went first and bowed to the press before beginning his statement.
"Ladies and gentlemen, a good day to all of you. Today is a great day for the development of relations between the Kingdom of Reitzmag and the Federal Republic of Yosai. Throughout this state visit and summit, we will discuss various issues and sectors that relate to trade, travel, national security, and partnerships among others. Our nations have shared a good history of partnership and cooperation throughout the years, and have been strengthened by the establishment of our alliance. It is in my hope that the coming events in this visit will be fruitful, and would benefit the citizens of both nations. And I am very confident that we will achieve these on this day and the coming days. Thank you."
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After the speeches, pageantry and fanfair the two leaders walked through Gwanghwamun Gate, and eventually the Geunjeongjeon Palace. General Secretary Junichi Watanabe shows his respects to the guards as the General Secretary and Prime Minister walked inside the palace into the meeting room.
"Mr Bridges thank you for the warm procession. I always love to come to Reitzmag, it seems every time I or any other member of my delegation does, relations between both of our nations improves even more so. So judging by the overall tone of this visit so far the agenda would be to deepen ties even further. Europe at the moment is in a constant state of flux as you said, you mentioned national security as an agenda here today correct? We just want to know what that entails."
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The two leaders proceeded to a room where the closed door meeting will be done.SB: "Indeed I mentioned national security, and I have been considering further deepening our defensive ties. We have been thinking of the possibility of enhancing our presence in the Atlantic as a way of ensuring the security and safety of both our nations, the armed forces told me that it does not think that concentrating our forces to just one base near Tokyo is enough and very secure. They suggested to me about the opening of two additional bases at other coastal areas of Yosai, it will still be fully funded by the Kingdom of Reitzmag like our base in Tokyo area. Apart from this, they also suggested that we conduct annual joint exercises in Yosai to enhance the skills both our troops. Although my primary agenda here is to propose the procurement of various missile systems from Yosai such as your ballistic and cruise missiles, in exchange of knowledge on various military technology. And finally, a defence company called Samsung Heavy Industries told me that they are offering to construct a manufacturing plant in Yosai in exchange of procurement of their weapons. They said that such will create more jobs and enhance Yosainese economy."
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General Secretary Junichi Watanabe smiled over so slightly "Well Prime Minister Bridges I see no problem with that . Bases and military equipment plants are doable. Joint military exercises are a given in that respect with basses. Would it be possible in the future for Yosainese bases in Reitzmag as well. We may have strategic interests in the future as well with Yosai having more foreign interests abroad in the future as we further grow you see. I hope that isn't an imposition."
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SB: "I think that we may agree that Yosai should also have a base in Reitzmag to be fair in terms of benefits for both our nations. However, I'd like to remind you that current conventions and treaties in place does not allow the stationing of naval vessels from countries without a coast in the Caspian Sea outside the Territorial Waters of the United Duchies or North Diessen. So I think it's best you just deploy some personnel from your air force and army somewhere inland for more efficiency. Although I think it's best we let our militaries do the job on determining the location of such bases. Speaking of which, I think that considering Reitzmag's great arsenal of weaponry, I think we could move onto the procurement of military equipment? We are looking for quite some newer technology right now, and we are very interested in Yosai's ongoing stealth aircraft development program."
Simon then took a sip of water before then requesting for some Soju and Sushi for both leaders to savour while discussing. Later, the food is served at the table and Simon pours Junichi a glass of Soju before then pouring his glass and taking sushi.
