San Francisco Summit (California-Yosai Summit)
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San Francisco, Napa, California
Prime Minister Albanese tared out the window at the city at Oxford House. He eagerly awaited the arrival of the Yosainese delegation. Multiple aids scampered around.
"Prime Minister, they're approaching," one of the aides said.
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General Secretary Junichi Watanabe, Secretary of State Yuichi Matsuda and Secretary of Trade and Industry Kyomi Ishijo were guided to the fron entrance of Oxford House, the official government residence of the Californian Executive Government.
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Mr. Albanese strode over to personally greet them.
"Konnichiwa, genkidesuka? I'm still learning so pardon," he said warmly. "Nowhere near as good as Kevin with Chinese. Would you like some refreshments as we are anticipating the British foreign and defence secretaries?"
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The British delegation was in logjam traffic, typical of California.
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General Secretary Watanabe smiled and responded in English "I'm rather well thank you? Kevin? Oh, Mr Rudd. How is he? I only met him once and had an excellent discussion with him. And yes Mr Albanese I would like some tea, any variety would due I'm not fussy. Thank you for inviting me Prime Minister. I have been wanting to come to California for a while now. "
Secretary of Commerce and Industry Kyomi Ishijo then said "I do recall spending my days here when I first graduated, it was a vacation in my youth. Spending my days at the beach in Los Angeles... Good times."
Secretary of State Yuichi Matsuda merely chuckled at the remark.
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"He's doing well and he said he'll be coming to Tokyo soon. He is open to see you there or Los Angeles any time," Prime Minister Albanese replied to General Secretary Watanabe. After a long delay, the two British Secretaries and Prime Minister Starmer arrived.
"Sorry about the dismal traffic," the Prime Minister apologised. "Until passenger rail is fully built, it'll be like this."
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The three Yosainese officials bowed "Ah, good afternoon, we were just about to have tea. Ah Mr Starmer, oh wait. Prime Minister Starmer. It's nice to meet you."
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"Likewise, a pleasure," Starmer said with a firm handshake. "Apologies for the lateness. I thought London traffic was bad but...good Lord. And this is not even Los Angeles. Why don't we do tea and business?"
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"Of course Gentlemen, please, lets commence. Mr Matsuda will, please outline the agenda."
Secretary of State Yuichi Matsuda replied "Yes of course Sir, now the reason for our visit is for a foundation of trilateral relations between the United Kingdom, California and Yosai, now Yosai has had agreement negotiations with the previous British government under Theresa May, but as for California the commencement of relations is rather new."
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"Well, California would of course benefit from free and balanced trade," Albanese replied. "We don't want to plummet wages on either end. Plus, we would like to encourage secondary and tertiary educational exchange, both vocational and educational. Californians would greatly benefit from Yosai's world leading STEM programs."
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"Well, California would of course benefit from free and balanced trade," Albanese replied. "We don't want to plummet wages on either end. Plus, we would like to encourage secondary and tertiary educational exchange, both vocational and educational. Californians would greatly benefit from Yosai's world leading STEM programs."
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"Well, California would of course benefit from free and balanced trade," Albanese replied. "We don't want to plummet wages on either end. Plus, we would like to encourage secondary and tertiary educational exchange, both vocational and educational. Californians would greatly benefit from Yosai's world leading STEM programs."
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So joint programs with Berkley, UCLA, Cal Tech,as well as Oxford, Cambridge, the LSE and others. I mean I have nothing against that. It would also be good if Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka have businesses in Silicon Valley and London and vise versa, but I feel like we need to schedule a later meeting with our education authorities. However today would be good for dipping our toes in the water.
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Both prime ministers looked at each other with intrigue.
"That sounds acceptable and mutually beneficial to all involved," Prime Minister Starmer replied. "Now, can we talk defence, and that is without California."
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"Yes of course Prime Minister, what do you have in mind? Mutual bases?, Some kind of military training excersises? Or something more comprehensive?"
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"To be perfectly honest, the alliances we are a part of carry a lot of reputation. None of which is our fault. I would like to show Britain and Yosai can work together. I propose training excersises and research sharing as well as a mutual defence pact."
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General Secretary Watanabe sighed while both Secretary Ishijo and Secretary Matsuda nodded their heads in agreement.
Secretary Matsuda said his piece "Yes, there are times where the two other more senior partners of ECON implement thier foreign policy too rashly and are too sure of themselves that they forget the diplomatic consequences. I mean within the next few days the General Secretary and myself are to meet Mishi Sakar; Svarna Suya's Foreign Minister in order to see what we can do to mediate the situation on our part."
General Secretary Watanabe replied "My colleague is correct. So I can see 3 elements to this Prime Minister, this is a defence pact with 2 elements research sharing and mutual defence whcih comes with training excersizes. Can I propose the third element of extradition?"
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@Yosai "Yes, of course. As long as it's a proper severe crime; we want to make sure both codes are respected."
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General Secretary replied "Excellent. Now I still take it that the previous agreement made with Ms Theresa May this government as well will allow us a naval and air force base in Ireland?"
