NationStates Jolt Archive

Ab-shalom and salutations.

It does appear you are a rather small nation. Would you be needing arms and armament? Or perhaps we could arrange economic trade relations - Cheese for Books, perhaps? I am most certain Vastiva's sizable Book Publishing industry can be of aid in your revitalization of your educational system.

We might also educate both our young with a "Young Ambassadors" program, a year of study in the opposite country?

Much and many possibilities await.

Namaste,

Raahmid Javani
Grand Vizier,
Humble Servant of His Magnificence, the Sultan of Vastiva

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A key press moved that missive from the realm of the possible to the realm of the Republic of Blue Penguins. Raahmid considered the proposals in front of him. There were still many items to be selectively removed from service in the VAS; there was no fault if they found their way to those who needed them.

On top of that, there were opportunities for free trade - Vastiva's massive Book Publishing industry could definitely feed the need for more schoolbooks that appeared to be on the Blue Penguins' most wanted list, and in exchange...

He smiled, remembering the taste of brie on warm toast. Ah, it had been some time. And to import enough to move such treats from the luxury items they were to common? That in itself would make this meeting worthwhile.

Another keypress, and he changed screens to something more domestic in nature, interrupted only by a longing for sharp cheddar and a dab of gorgonzola...

We Citizens of BluePenguins are willing to start trade relations with your great nation. We do have an abundance of cheese and need more books to help out technology sector grow. We are a peaceful nation but always would like to have other nations there so if needs be we can call on them to help us in time in need. don't get us wrong it is always a two-way street with the BluePenguins and in anyway we can help we shall as quickly as we can.

*and raises a glass of wine* to prosperity and trade! *bows out* till our next meeting.

We Citizens of BluePenguins are willing to start trade relations with your great nation. We do have an abundance of cheese and need more books to help out technology sector grow. We are a peaceful nation but always would like to have other nations there so if needs be we can call on them to help us in time in need. don't get us wrong it is always a two-way street with the BluePenguins and in anyway we can help we shall as quickly as we can.

*and raises a glass of wine* to prosperity and trade! *bows out* till our next meeting.

(Highlight from VNN Channel 722 evening broadcast)

And on the domestic front, our Sultan declared today that the first shipment of cheese imported from The Republic of BluePenguins would be distributed to the general public for free, as largesse, in celebration of this particular trade agreement being opened.

The shipment, worth approximately 20 billion USD, is said to contain mostly sharp cheddars with some monterry jack and swiss "mixed in".

The cheese will be transported by armed convoy to each city, and will be distributed at city center. Schools will also receive shipments to be doled out to school children during lunch periods, insuring the young will have their fair chance to taste the bounty. Voter rosters will be used to insure each person receives their fair share, and clan-families are encouraged to send one member to pick up a general share to minimize lines. The Sultan assures the populace there is plenty for everyone, and has announced if this particular shipment is insufficient for the sampling of everyone in the population, a second shipment will be made available.

Vastiva has been without any cheese products with the exception of domestic farm and goat cheeses since the Soviet occupation of 1970 to 1989.

In other news, students at Mitz-Scott Culinary Institute performed a sit in protest at the school cafeteria, demanding an exchange program to the Republic of Blue Penguins to be installed as part of the curriculum....

Cheese?

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