NationStates Jolt Archive

Foreign Office

The mission of the United Kingdom of Azazia is to create an environment that nurtures economic, cultural, and political growth under the banner of peace. To that end, the Foreign Office has created this space for foreign nations to apply for diplomatic relations, embassies, or even address questions and/or concerns to the Foreign Secretary or the press staff in the Office. We will also keep the public up to date with the latest news from the Foreign Office as well as travel advisories for the citizens of the UK.

Emily Deveraux
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Howard Winchester
Minister of State for International Relations

News and Updates

Ministry Statement (18-11-05) Re: The Global Law Court (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9955260&postcount=22)
Ministry Statement (23-11-05) Re: Hatarian Declaratio of War Upon United Kingdom of Questers (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9978763&postcount=9)
Ministry Statement (23-11-05) Re: AMF and the Empire of Eternity (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9980605&postcount=17)

Travel Advisories

Lesser Novikov – This region within the Royal Crown Colony of Novikov remains largely rebellious to the proper authorities in Poldi’sk and harbours Monika Kacnerova, wanted for committing crimes against humanity upon the peoples of the United Kingdom and the Royal Crown Colony of Novikov during the Novikov War. Citizens of the United Kingdom and of those states allied or on friendly terms with the United Kingdom are hereby advised to avoid all travel to Lesser Novikov for immediate and real danger to one’s life and one’s property.

The Second Empire of the Golden Throne – The state is currently witnessing a violent series of terrorist attacks against foreign nationals whose governments oppose Absolute Capitalism as well as support socialist and communist policies. Specifically, the organisation perpetrating these acts has singled out Pacitalians as potential targets, and owing to the overall similarities in policies between the Republic of Pacitalia and the UK there remains a significant potential for such threats to be extended, without warning, to peoples of the United Kingdom.

Khailfah al Muslimeen – Significant segments of the population have expressed anger with the Oceanian government and its people in both violent and non-violent protests. As such, any Oceanian citizen who travels to the Khailfah places him or herself in jeopardy of reprisals for the United Kingdom’s stance on free speech. Citizens of the United Kingdom and of those states allied or on friendly terms with the United Kingdom are hereby advised to avoid all travel to Khailfah al Muslimeen for immediate and real danger to one’s life and property.

Travel Information

Pacitalia (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10277342&postcount=18)

Current Embassies

Location of His Majesty’s Embassy – Representative of the United Kingdom

Anticommunist Rhodesia – Ambassador Elizabeth Mechish
Theed, Askira – Ambassador Sir David Ainsworth
Georgetown, the Beltway - Sir Rodger Lamb
Windsor, British Empire – Ambassador Lord John Mayfair
Port Sir Richard, Cobdenia – Ambassador Sir George Whitbey
Ilium Percote, Commonwealth of Grand Plutocracy - Ambassador Lord Timothy Kennedy, Earl of Deptford
Brasilia, Communist Brasil – Ambassador Herbert Connery
Beijing, Communist Red China – Ambassador Arthur Brown
Resmond, Doweir – Ambassador Javier Rodriguez
Golens, Golencia – Ambassador Helen Cartier
J City, Independent Hitmen – Ambassador Isaac Hobart
Istanbul, Khailfah al Muslimeen - Ambassador Sir David Hayward
Kriegorgrad – Ambassador Yevgeny Pavlovski
Iova, Lindim – Ambassador Lawrence Coleridge
Fedala, Macabees – Ambassador Sir Craig Manning
Genua, Maritime Alps – Ambassador Henry Corsic
Verum, National Commonwealth – Ambassador Sir Julian Robinson
Timiocato, Pacitalia - Ambassador Maxwell Newson
Aredeth, Present Day Comatica – Ambassador William Whiting
Rome, Roman Republic - Ambassador Sir Arthur Down
Norlanse, Spolotikopia – Ambassador Sir Miles Bronstein
Tree Hugging Lesbians – Ambassador Juliet Margot
Unum Veritas – Ambassador Sir Brian Talbot
Alisee, Vichy France – Ambassador Jacques Pepin
Stromburg, Wingarde - Minister TBA
Voreioditika Edaphi – Ambassador Elizabeth Haynes


International Organisations

Imperial Confederacy (Member)
Free Commerce and Trade Association of Democratic Nations (Member)
New Alliance Treaty Organisation (Member)
The Alliance of Pure Research and Engineering States (Member)
Anti-WMD Club (Member)
Coalition of Nations (Member)
Union of World Powers (Member)

Bilateral Alliances

The Beltway: Free Trade Agreement
Grand Plutocracy: Treaty of Friendship and Trade
Lindim: Mutual Defence Agreement
Verdant Archipelago Union: Mutual Defence Agreement

If, heretofore, your government has had no diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom and if your government seeks to begin such relations, please address all concerns to Secretary Deveraux. If your government would specifically like to request an embassy, please address all correspondence to Undersecretary Winchester. Please have prepared all requisite information including name, brief biography of potential charges d’affaires or ambassadors, aims and goals of your government with respect to the United Kingdom, and a short piece detailing the background of your state and if possible your current administration.

Customs Information

The United Kingdom takes national security very seriously, especially after the Carthage Incident where a terrorist detonated a nuclear device outside the city of Carthage and thus wrecking most of the once prosperous tourist city. Since the Carthage Incident, the United Kingdom has instituted strict measures to enforce its border security, made somewhat easier by the thousands of kilometers between the Home Islands and the nearest foreign landmass.

For individuals wishing to travel to the United Kingdom, a valid passport is required as well as a visa and a form of national or regional identification from the country of origin (i.e. driver’s license, national identification card, et cetera.)

For individuals wishing to travel to the United Kingdom from the Republic of Pacitalia, in accordance with a bilateral customs treaty a valid passport and driver's license will suffice to enter the United Kingdom.

Items Banned from Personal Import into the United Kingdom

For some items it may be possible to receive one-time exemptions, please contact your local embassy or consulate for information regarding UK Customs Exceptions Visas.

For a complete list of UK Customs regulations, please contact your local embassy or consulate for more information as the following is a partial, but generally comprehensive list.

No meat and/or dairy products
No more than 2 kg of fruits and/or vegetables
No more than 25kg of prepackaged, sealed and un-opened non-perishable food goods
No narcotic substances (note this remains unchanged despite the decriminalization of marijuana)
No wild flora (including seeds; note that one bouquet of flowers is acceptable)
No wild fauna
No fire arms
No weapons (including, but not limited to, swords, axes, knives, daggers, and bow and arrows)
No hazardous, toxic, or radioactive chemicals

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To: Deputy Minister Winchester
From: Foreign Minister Farhri Koruturk
Topic: Embassy exchange

Dear Sirs,

The Khailfah al Muslimeen and her Dominions would be like to open up relations with your fine nation of Azazia. We request that a embassy exchange take place between our respected states as a sign of new relations between our states. Your nation can set up its main embassy in Istanbul and set up a number of consul’s throughout the Khailfah. Sultan Suleiman Al Bashir II has appointed our envoy to your nation, if we do open relations. Our Envoy name is Dr.Ibrahim ibn Hussien, we request for our embassy to have enough for a staff of 40 and including 10 guards.

Sign Foreign Minister Farhri Koruturk (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Ottoman01/mishkin1.jpg)

On the behalf of His Majesty’s Government, the United Kingdom welcomes the offers made by the Khailfah and would be honoured to house an embassy in the capital Imperium in our renowned Diplomatic Quarters, bordering the New Thames River with a view of the mountains to the west. The properties are moderately sized and we would like to offer you No. 22 King John St., which faces the river properly and can house comfortably a staff of upwards of eighty individuals. The Sultan’s envoy shall be granted diplomatic immunity and the embassy the status of an extraterritoriality of the Khailfah.

In return, His Majesty has appointed Sir David Hayward as His Majesty’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Khailfah al Muslimeen and would request a similarly sized building as requested by the Sultan’s government, that of a space appropriate for approximately 40 staff.

May this exchange be the first of many exchanges between the peoples of our two great nations in the hope that through further understanding and relations, peace and prosperity may bless both nations.

Henry Winchester
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Sultan government will be honor to host Sir David Hayward to our nation, your embassy will be located in the embassies section of the Istanbul, Which only six miles from the Sultan Palace. A building has been set aside that will be able to hand roughly 40 staff and their guards. The Sultan Government will be grant the same diplomatic immunity and the embassy the status of an extraterritoriality to your nation as you have done to us. May this be a bright start of relations between our two respected states.

Foreign Minister Farhri Koruturk

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To: The Sovereign nation of Azazia
From: General Ajay Patel, Lieutenant of Foreign Affairs

The Fatherland would like to reach out to the world one country at a time to spread diplomacy with one another. We want to commit our global interests and learn the many cultures that makes up a country's identity. We want to create a small bond, create trade agreement, and solve other diplomatic issues. If your willing to exchange embassies. We are willing to send the following:

-1 Ambassador (Sachin Singh)
-30 Embassy Staff
-13 Marine Security Guards
-4 Smartruck 3 SUVs (http://www.internationaldelivers.com/assets/militarybusiness/STE_lrg_PHOTO.gif), unarmed
-Roman Embassy Armory
--13 M16A4 rifles (http://www.vseleznev.com/m16a4.jpg) with M320 Grenade Launchers (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/10/XM320.jpg)
--13 Mark 23 pistols (http://www.waffenhq.de/infanterie/uspsocom-08.jpg) (Part of the Combat and Dress Uniform)
--13 Shotguns
--13 Marine Multipurpose bayonets (http://coloradoshooting.org/ipw-web/gallery/albums/bbadmin-Album-1/a4_p1_lt_with_handle_and_bayo_lt_diag.jpg)
--13 Marine Ka-Bar knives (http://www.russellsformen.com/03rch03images/ka1217m.jpg)
--13 Gladius Hispaniensis (http://www.odinblades.com/Swords2k/Gladius.jpg) (Part of the Dress and Combat Uniform)
--13 Dress Uniforms(Legionaire) (http://www.roman-empire.net/army/pics/legionary-1st-AD-segment.jpg)
--13 Combat Uniforms (Future Warrior Concept) (http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/03_30/art03_30/0330_62scitec.gif)
--Grenade Launcher rounds (High Explosive, Fragmentation, Illumination, Non-lethal, Tear gas, Smoke)
--Shotgun Rounds (Lethal and Non-Lethal)
--13 M1 Garand Rifles with M1917 bayonets (http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/ae82f18a8e1b160b852568ba007e7e5e/53fd3f42105011a685256b75000eb93c/$FILE/RifleCount_low.jpg)(Part of the Dress Uniform)
--Ammunition boxes
--Police Nightsticks
--31 NBC suits (for ambassador and embassy staff)
--31 Interceptor body armors, Helmets, glasses, etc. (for ambassador and embassy staff)
--other non-lethal weapons (Pepper spray, tazer, tranquilizers, etc)

(OCC: Here is my embassy exchange thread, if you want to place an embassy in Rome: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=419673)

To: General Ajay Patel, Lieutenant of Foreign Affairs

On the behalf of His Majesty’s Government I am honoured to accept the exchange proposal offered by your government, the Prime Minister being quite certain that the exchange will only benefit both our peoples and both our nations. We will prepare a compound in our Diplomatic Quarters in the capital city Imperium for your use. The property abuts the New Thames River and provides staff and residents with excellent views of the mountains to the west behind which the sun sets everyday, a truly beautiful sight if I may say so myself.

About the technical details, your proposals is acceptable under the guidelines established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and at this time the Ministry is preparing a draft for a counterproposal that shall be roughly similar to your own. And although embassy security for the United Kingdom requires thirty-five guards and a support staff of approximately fifty individuals we are willing to lower our security detachment to thirty men.

Your compound will occupy No. 23 King John St. and shall be sovereign Roman territory, diplomatic immunity being granted to your embassy and security. At this time the United Kingdom is in the process of confirming Sir Arthur Down to be the first ambassador to Rome, and by all accounts the confirmation should proceed according to plan. If your government has any further questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.

Alexei Karkov
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

To: Alexei Karkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
From: General Ajay Patel, Lieutenant of Foreign Affairs

The Fatherland would let to thank you for accepting our offer to place an embassy in your capital. We have also arranged an embassy for your staff in our Embassy Row in our capital, Rome. We hope that we could start solving diplomatic issues and help solve the problems of the worls with our president.

OOC: Azazia, do you keep a list of alliances?

ooc: Asketh and ye shall receive. Updated the list with international organisations the UK belongs to and the very few nations with whom the UK maintains bilateral alliances and agreements. Though at the moment, I'm not quite certain I have all the bilateral agreements as there are probably some that I've unfortunately forgotten./ooc

OOC: I'll request for an embassy later, but Azazia, don't you know that Wingarde has removed you from his embassy exchange list?

ooc: yep, it's officially a legation, diplomatically ranked below an embassy, but being I don't want to start a list of one I'm just leaving it as an "embassy" but as Ambassador "TBA" because a ministry does not have an ambassador, just a minister. But yep, am aware... thanks though

To Roberta Kline, Minister of Foreign Affairs and to the Minister of Tourism of the UK of Azazia -

As a service to travellers, would you mind posting a list of all items that may not be taken into your nation? Thank you.

Sincerely,
Kweisi Mfume, Minister of Tourism of The Beltway

Per the request of Kweisi Mfume, the Minister of Tourism for the Beltway, the MoFA site has been updated to include not only banned items but also entry requirements to the United Kingdom.

Alexei Karkov
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

To Alexei Karkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, UK of Azazia -
Thank you very much. We appreciate your promptness.
Sincerely,
Kweisi Mfume, Tourism Minister of The Beltway

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Travel Information – Country Specific


The Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia

Country Information: The Republic of Pacitalia is situated on Foringana and has coasts on both the Amarenthian Sea and Il Marazuli. The country shares common values and beliefs with regards to government transparency and accountability as well as in areas of the economy. Featuring the unique bicameral constitutional democratic republic system of government, the nation’s political system is different than that of the Westminster system used in the United Kingdom though this has little bearing on the status of the Pacitalian government as elections are held regularly and are consistent with the United Kingdom’s standards for democracy. As a market-orientated country with a high per capita income, the nation maintains significant tourism facilities and can provide visitors with high-end consumer goods and services.

Entry/Exit Requirements: A passport and driver’s license/student identification card/national identification card is required. Visas are required for stays longer than three months. For more information contact the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Pacitalia in Imperium. Pacitalia also maintains consulates in Breningrad, Philadelphia, Portsmouth, Artega, Caliz, Regal, and Port Hamptonshire. Dual citizenship is permitted

Safety and Security: Pacitalia is internationally known for its nearly unparalleled level of safety. The once dangerous region of Margheria has settled in recent years although rallies and protests are quite common, though peaceful. Peaceful protests and rallies can also be found throughout the whole of Pacitalia in keeping with it high degree of civil liberties, and while His Majesty’s Government does not advise taking part in such demonstrations, there is often very little risk due to their peaceful nature.

Crime: Crime, when compared to the rest of the world, can be ranked as low in Pacitalia. Indeed the most serious threats against persons from the United Kingdom are to be found from pick-pocketing and purse-snatching. Tourists should take common-sense precautions and should generally be aware of their surroundings at all times, a simple example is to keep one’s most necessary belongings in a money belt concealed underneath the shirt or jacket. And while the element of crime is minor in Pacitalia, it is not non-existent.

Victims of Crime: Upon the theft of one’s passport and/or identification card immediately contact both the local police and the nearest UK embassy or consulate. If you the victim of a crime while traveling abroad contact both the local police and the nearest UK embassy or consulate for assistance with, but not limited to, legal aide, finding medical care, contacting relatives, and transferring funds.

Medical Facilities: It is important to note that unlike the United Kingdom, all healthcare services in Pacitalia are privatized and all travelers to Pacitalia are advised to make sure their insurance plans are valid with the hospitals in their areas of stay as well as ensuring their policies cover injuries sustained outside of the United Kingdom. Like most wealthy, industrialized nations, larger hospitals are staffed 24/7 as are other larger emergency services.

Traffic Safety and Road and Rail Conditions: Pacitalia has an extremely well-developed highway system renowned for its state of the art use of digital display devices to simplify driving. A crucial difference that all UK citizens should be aware of is that unlike the UK where traffic moves on the left hand side of the road, in Pacitalia the traffic moves on the right hand side. If Azazians are uncomfortable with the prospect of driving on the right hand side of the road they would be better off to make use of public transportation. Roads in Pacitalia are generally extensive and well maintained, with stoplights featuring modern flat screens that change their colour according to the pattern in force, the colours are slightly different than the UK. Whereas UK drivers will be accustomed to blue signifying right of way, in Pacitalia the light will be green. It cannot be sufficiently mentioned that all UK citizens should take note of the traffic moving in the opposite direction as there are numerous incidents each year involving Azazian citizens who forget the difference.

Aviation Safety: The Ministry of Aviation has concluded that Pacitalian airlines meet the rigorous standards of safety as outlined by the Revised Aviation Safety Act of 1998.

Criminal Penalties: While overseas, citizens of the United Kingdom are bound by the legal system of that country, including its laws and regulations that may differ significantly from those found in the United Kingdom and those found in breach of said laws may not always be entitled to the same legal protections as afforded to those under the UK legal system. Persons arrested for similar crimes may find themselves facing widely different penalties. For more information visit the nearest Pacitalian embassy or consulate for specific details regarding Pacitalian law. In all situations, UK citizens should carry a copy of their passport at all times to prove their UK citizenship if questioned by authorities.

OOC: Aren't you technically a member of the IADF, since Novikov has been annexed and is now ceased to exist?

ooc: Nope, it's more like any treaties that Novikov was party to or any organisations it was involved are no longer valid as the UK revoked all such treaties and alliances after the various treaties that established Azazian sovereignty over the former country.

OOC: So why not sign up for the alliances Novikov used to be a member of? You can strengthen relations....

ooc: The United Kingdom historically prefers to avoid entering into alliances obligating a military defence of other members. In the past, the UK (then the Commonwealth of Azazia) found itself drawn into a war that was not popular at home and which in UK forces did not fare so well against a much stronger opponent. (This happened before I returned, and unfortunately I cannot recall who the nation was...) Additionally, the UK belonged to an organisation known as the Ur Trade Pact, which had initially brought great economic benefits to the UK - but over time the organisation evolved from a non-militaristic economic alliance into an economic alliance that backed its members with military force. At this point, the UK pulled out and soon after the UTP began a large war, which, from what I understand, all but dissolved the organisation. Lastly, the great degree of isolation of the Home Islands, geographically speaking (laying thousands of kilometers from land) creates in the average citizen a feeling of near xenophobia. Most people don't want to be involved in foreign affairs as the UK is rather prosperous of its own design - and so traditionally the people don't elect political parties that espouse alliance memberships and such. One of the critical points of contention in my last election actually was then Prime Minister Tetley's agreeing to join NATO upon request of the organisation - and due to that and other reasons his party lost its majority in Parliament.

OOC: In speaking of the military, do you mainly produce your weaponry domestically or do you import from foreign arms contractors like DMI or Kriegzimmer?

ooc: Due to the former strict isolationist policy, ie the time before I played the nation on NS (as I've done so outside NS for some time) the United Kingdom nationalised many arms industries and then passed legislation forbidding the import of foreign weapons systems from outside companies for fear of becoming dependent on foreign powers for security. This legislation remains largely intact today, however on rare occasion Parliament can authorise purchases of foreign weapon systems though to do so may be politically unwise. Despite Tetley's privatisation of the arms industry in the late nineties, the UK remains rather firmly committed to being the sole provider of UK weapons. Additionally, for quite some time the UK has forbidden the sale of "significant" arms to foreign powers for fear of breaching the traditional UK neutrality in foreign affairs - however as of late defence corporations have been seeking some outside sales, but small ones so as not to seem "significant." Although interestingly your question comes as I do intend on having Parliament revisit these statutes, at least so far as exports go... not imports.

OOC: Part of the reason why I mentioned Kriegzimmer is because despite the drawback they sell anything to anyone (including their country's enemies), Mac designs damn fine weaponry. Azazia and Kriegzimmer could become two very good friends.

"Would the United Kingdom of Azazia be interested in trading ambassadors with Minnesotan Federation? Our foremost goal in foreign affairs is to establish diplomatic and commercial relations with as many countries as possible."

Minister of Foreign Affairs Theodore LaFollette

ooc: to SEAsia, the UK and the Macabees "are" friends, somewhat, and have been for some time. Although there remains unresolved the problem of their new absolute capitalism, to which the UK remains resolutely and bitterly opposed - and a threat to a high level UK delegation that the Macabees would be cutting relations with those countries that did completely open up to free trade, which the UK believes in for the large part, though it refuses to open up completely for fear of losing economic viability in its colonies. So right now, relations would probably be best be defined as strained. About weaponry though, I RP the UK as producing its own "damn fine" systems because a nation of such size, such an intelligent population, and such economy would undoubtedly produce top notch weapon systems.

to MF, first the UK would need to have a better understanding of your nation as being somewhat xenophobic, the government would be hestitant to immediately accept requests from foreign states - fearing some sort of secret ulterior motive. Something I doubt, but something that I also feel must be RPed. More than likely what would first happen would be the dispatch of a legation or a diplomatic mission, not quite an embassy, but a step the UK feels allow for both parties to "size each other up" before making a final decision on whether a full-fledged embassy would be appropriate. Either way, I'll be posting an IC response, but not until I get back from school late tonight.

Great news communism has been re-instated in the region, the capitalists have been overthrown in 0000000000 Soviet Union

Minister Kline:

It gives us great pride to present our suit for an embassy exchange, for we've already found the suitable envoy: one Hamid Aziz, a militant supporter of the outlawed Kill Kenny! Party in our nation:

http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/afp/20060126/capt.sge.eor65.260106210350.photo00.photo.default-380x259.jpg
Mr. Aziz

Please don't be alarmed by what his critics call him: "terrorist," "murderer," "thug," "killer," "You bastard!", "Maryanne" ... just as baking one loaf of bread doesn't automatically make you a baker, or building one doghouse doesn't make you a builder, blowing up one embassy doesn't make you a "terrorist." We're not sure what blowing up three embassies in our capital, Paradise City, makes you, but it's what won Mr. Aziz a one-way ticket to Azazia. Now he's your problem.

We can assure you Mr. Aziz is no security threat to your fine nation. He'll be closely watched by members of our diplomatic corps, as well as the ceremonial penguin guard that will accompany him; besides, he only hates Kenny; Azazians we're pretty sure he's relatively indifferent to.

If you'd like to learn more about our nation, or establish an embassy there, please consult our (incomplete) wiki entry (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Omigodtheykilledkenny), as well as our own diplomacy shop (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=454422).

Thank you for doing business with Omigodtheykilledkenny.

Sincerely,
Alex Tehrani
Secretary of State

His Majesty’s Government is humbled by the request from the Minnesotan Federation to open full diplomatic and commercial ties. And while the United Kingdom looks forward to the day when Minnesotans and Azazians stand together as friends and allies, we cannot accept your request at this time as the possibility of a nuclear war hangs over your state. For the time being, we will recognise your independence and your status as a sovereign state and as such we will attempt to attend the meeting regarding your independence and then, if the situation is acceptably resolved for all parties, His Majesty’s Government can entertain discussions for the exchange of embassies and commercial contacts.

Roberta Kline
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The United Kingdom

Foreign Ministry of the Commonwealth of Grand Plutocracy
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Benjamin Disraeli
FMCGP Offices
Ilium Percote 1A 0AA

To:
Roberta Kline
Minister of Foreign Affairs, United Kingdom of Azazia

The Government of the CGP wishes to announce its creation to the United Kingdom of Azazia.

The Government of the CGP is a member of the Global Region for Free Trade area and currently holds the Presidency. The CGP and member states of the GRFT are committed to the establishment of global and regional security as a basis for free enterprise and commerce.

The Government of the CGP recognises the UKA mission to create a similar environment, and hopes closer co-operation between the two nations may be possible. To this end, the CGP wishes to exchange Ambassadors and engage within talks for a possible 'Treaty of Friendship and Trade'.

Yours Sincerely,
B. Disraeli
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Commonwealth of Grand Plutocracy

Attn: Secretary Tehrani

At this time His Majesty’s Government cannot accept the credentials of Mr. Hamid Aziz as your ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to His Majesty and His Government. While we welcome the chance to expand our understanding of your nation and its culture, we do not feel that Mr. Aziz would be the most appropriate means of fostering those communications. I sincerely look forward to a day when your government can choose a responsible envoy who would better acclimate himself to the United Kingdom.

Roberta Kline

To: Roberta Kline, Foreign Minister, United Kingdom of Azazia
CC: Alexei Krakov, Deputy Foreign Minister, United Kingdom of Azazia
From: Eric Allen, Secretary of State, Remarkably Sane Dominion of Juumanistra
Subject: Establishment of relations

Greetings and salutations to the United Kingdom from the Remarkably Sane Dominion of Juumanistra. Given that both of our nations are large, free, and prosperous, it seems tragic that there has been no official dialogue between our great states and peoples. To remedy this, the Remarkably Sane Dominion seeks the establishment of a wide-range of ties: The reciprocal establishment of embassies within our respectice capitals, establishment of commercial relations, and pursuing a better understanding of each of peoples through cultural and education exchanges.

The particulars of any or all of these proposals, or any that the United Kingdom wishes to pursue, are open to debate, discussion, and flesh-out, if and when the United Kingdom wants to pursue them.

Attn: Minister Disraeli

On the behalf of Prime Minister Collins and his ministers I would like to thank you for putting forth your nation as a potential partner in peace and prosperity with the United Kingdom. Your aim of creating global security for the safety of free commerce fits well in line with the objectives of not just the current administration, but the history of the United Kingdom as well.

With these aims in mind, His Majesty’s Government accepts your offer for diplomatic recognition and an exchange of embassies to better facilitate the discussions on the proposed “Treaty of Friendship and Trade.” His Majesty’s Government therefore presents the full credentials of Timothy Kennedy, Earl of Deptford to your government for examination and inspection, you will find them attached to this letter. Lord Deptford comes as an experienced representative through his posts as High Commissioner and Royal Governor to the UK’s numerous Pacific colonies and freely-associated states, and although this will be his first posting to a government not already aligned with the United Kingdom we feel he can excellently represent the interests of His Majesty’s Government to the Grand Plutocracy.

For your own use, we offer No. 30 King John Street, an address that offers a magnificent view of our capital, Imperium, and the surrounding environment, including the mountains to the west and the New Thames River, which immediately adjoins the property. The property, once the agreement is signed, is the sovereign territory of the CGP and as such diplomatic immunity is presented to your ambassador and your staff. We simply request that your security personnel number no more than thirty-five individuals (the number we seek to send) armed with small arms, rifles and such, which is the same equipment we will seek to dispatch to our embassy for security purposes.

Once the details of this exchange have been worked out, I look forward to talks over the proposed treaty that shall serve as the first step towards a fruitful relationship between our two governments and our two peoples.

Roberta Kline
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The United Kingdom

Attn: Eric Allen, Secretary of State, Remarkably Sane Dominion of Juumanistra

His Majesty’s Government welcomes the opportunity to expand its relations, diplomatic, commercial, and cultural, to the Sane Dominion and as such we would like to offer you No. 31 King John Street, a property that would become sovereign Juumanistran territory affording a picturesque view of the New Thames and the mountains to the west, behind which the sun sets every evening. We would simply request that your security detachment be limited to thirty-five personnel equipped only with small arms as the Diplomatic Quarters is a walled-in compound that has its perimeter secured by the Royal Guard.

As for our embassy, His Majesty’s Government would like to send Lady Julianne Smith of Newton. Unfortunately with a relatively small diplomatic corps, Lady Smith remains a relative newcomer to the world of diplomacy though she comes fully accredited as a sitting member of the House of Lords, where she regularly sits and votes on important legislation. If permissible, she would bring with her a staff of some fifty individuals and thirty-five security personnel to safeguard His Majesty’s Embassy.

Once the details of an exchange treaty have been concluded and are regarded as satisfactory to both parties, I hope our two governments can work towards agreeing to a framework that would provide tariff-free commerce between our two nations as well as allowing for cultural and education exchanges as your government requested.

I look forward to our next communication and may this be the start of a truly productive and wonderful friendship between our peoples and their respective governments.

Roberta Kline
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The United Kingdom

Att: Roberta Kline


On behalf of the Commonwealth of Grand Plutocracy, President Henry Isambard and the Foreign Affairs Cabinet Committee are pleased to note the long standing commitment of His Majesty’s Government and people to the laudable aims of security and free commerce. The President and his Cabinet seek to undertake a valuable dialogue between our two governments.

The CGP accepts the appointment of the Earl of Deptford, Timothy Kennedy, to facilitate a relationship between our two nations on all matters of mutual interest, including the proposed Treaty of Friendship and Trade. To His Majesty’s Court, the CGP suggests the appointment of Mr. William Boothe as Ambassador, whose credentials are enclosed. Mr. Boothe, formally Professor of International Relations at the University of Ilium Percote, is a member of the Institute on Foreign Policy Research. Although Mr. Boothe has no prior experience as a government representative, the CGP Government has every confidence in his abilities to perform a valuable service. His Majesty’s Government will understand the CGP is a relatively recent addition to the global community, with only a limited number of Foreign Ministry Accredited diplomats.

To accommodate Lord Deptford, the CGP can offer Houghton House, No. 56 Darlington Square, which is situated at the heart of our capital, Ilium Percote. This address provides ample, and comfortable, offices and a number of apartments for a diplomatic mission of around one hundred and fifthly personnel. Darlington Square is located in the prestigious area of Tregovia, a short walk from the government district. The building itself is of Georgian style, with gardens to either side and enclosed parking to the rear. While the CGP regards diplomatic properties as foreign soil, the Government asks that embassy staff do not carry arms outside the embassy grounds. An exception in this request is granted for the Ambassadors bodyguard, although such personnel are asked to limit themselves to small arms only. The grounds suggested for the Embassy of the Commonwealth of Grand Plutocracy appear to be acceptable.

Our government hopes these arrangements can be agreed upon, and that the exchange of embassies can be finalised shortly. On a personal note, I look forward to the treaty negotiations and a rewarding future partnership.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Benjamin Disraeli
Foreign Ministry of the Commonwealth of Grand Plutocracy
FMCGP Offices
Ilium Percote 1A 0AA

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Sent to the Azazian Ministry of Foreign Affairs via the Azazia-Ukrainian Embasy in Kiev:

Roberta Kline,

On behalf of the government of the Democratic Republic of Ukranian Transnistria and her sister state, the Moldovan Republic of Transnistria, I am writing to inform you of the increasingly dangerous political situation in Ukraine. As of midnight last night, the Ukranian government began a campaign of violence against activists and organizers for the Nistrian (Transnistrian) independence movement; almost one week after the Moldovan government began a similar push. Currently, most members of the Transnistrian Governing Council in Odessa, of which I am a member, have been either arrested or found dead, and Ukranian troops are in the process of occupying key facilities in the city. In the interest of preventing further bloodshed and in stopping political and cultural oppression, we beseech you and the Azazian government to recognize both the Democratic Republic of Ukrainian Transnistria and the Moldovan Republic of Transnistria and to use what diplomatic powers are vested in you to prevent further rights violations in Ukrainian and Moldovan territory.

Yours sincerely,
Ekaterina Kartashova

TO: Roberta Kline, Minister of Foreign Affairs, United Kingdom of Azazia
FROM: Joshua Lin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia
SUBJECT: Establishment of Diplomatic Relations

Dear Minister Roberta Kline,

The United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia and the United Kingdom of Azazia have similar ideals and as we believe in diplomacy over force, which the Azazians seem to agree with that policy, we have come to develop a favorable view of it. Another key reason we wished to establish ties over, was the death of one of the Royal Family's members, and we wish for only a brighter future for Azazia. The details of the embassy are as follows:

1 Ambassador (Nomination Pending)
50 Staff Members
5 MMPWV LV-08 Armored Patrol/Light Truck (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10623787&postcount=34) (Armed)
1 Helipad
1 UH-75 "Knighthawk" Utility/Assault Helicopter (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10762523&postcount=36), (Armed)
35 Embassy Guards (Weapons - M-8 Rifles Armed with fragmentation, flashbang, and smoke grenades)
And that the flag of Southeast Asia be allowed to fly in the skies of the United Kingdom of Azazia.

We would be most honored should you accept.

Yours Truly,
His Excellency,
Joshua Lin Cheuk Kitt
Minister of Foreign Affairs
United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia

Note that I'm dating this after the inauguration (on 1/20/2017) of the new PM, whoever that will be...

January 23, 2017
To the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azazia -
In light of recent elections, and due to the former PM's friendly relations with your nation, we would like to replace our current ambassador, Ruth Ann Minner, with Timothy Kaine, former Prime Minister of The Beltway.
Sincerely,
Kostas Alexakis, Deputy Foreign Minister of The Beltway, on behalf of the Foreign Ministry

*bumps up thread for Azazia cos' he is awesome!!!*

Your Excellency,

While His Majesty’s Government does favour opening diplomatic relations with the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia, the specifics requested by your esteemed government unfortunately do not fit within the parameters acceptable to the United Kingdom and our security concerns.

The staffing requirements and the armament of the thirty-five embassy guards are acceptable, but due to limitations inherent in the urban design of our capital Imperium the stationing of helicopters and armed vehicles is strictly prohibited. We do, of course, allow for armoured vehicles to allay any nation’s security concerns but we cannot allow the stationing of armed military vehicles within the capital. Additionally, the congested urban nature of Imperium makes the use of helicopters dangerous and while we have no qualms about the construction of helipads, the permanent basing of a helicopter on embassy grounds is unacceptable.

Of course, His Majesty’s Government recognises the restraints imposed upon foreign governments and seeks not to impose differently. In reciprocity for your embassy we humbly submit a petition that the United Kingdom be equally well represented in your own nations through the creation of His Majesty’s Embassy to the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia.

The following is an abstract list of the proposed embassy.

Diplomatic Personnel: 50(total)

Andrew Mason, Earl of Stoneshire, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
3 Attachés (Economic, Cultural, and Defence)
46 Low rank diplomats and diplomatic aides

Security Personnel: 35 Royal Marines, armed with L62 rifles and ceremonial pikes.

I sincerely hope that any differences between our two governments may be worked both amicably and quickly as our two nations share much in common and would stand far stronger together than divided.

Emily Deveraux
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/Mauvasia/coat_of_arms.jpg
Official Communiqué from His Majesty's Mauvasian Department of State
To: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Azazia
Encryption: None

On behalf of the Mauvasian Government, we send you our greetings. We have long noted Azazia's similar policies regarding the use of diplomacy rather than force, and its favourable relations with friendly nations such as the USNSEA and Wingarde. Therefore, we wish to apply for a Mauvasian embassy within Azazia.

We plan to send Ambassador Etienne Khristou, twenty-five diplomatic staff, and ten members of the Capitol Guard, who will only bear arms in accordance with Azazian law; we also invite the United Kingdom to establish an embassy within Mauvasia (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=465423) if she so wishes.

Thank you for your consideration.

[signed]
Andrew Marks
Chairman, Department of State

Your Excellency,

While His Majesty’s Government does favour opening diplomatic relations with the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia, the specifics requested by your esteemed government unfortunately do not fit within the parameters acceptable to the United Kingdom and our security concerns.

The staffing requirements and the armament of the thirty-five embassy guards are acceptable, but due to limitations inherent in the urban design of our capital Imperium the stationing of helicopters and armed vehicles is strictly prohibited. We do, of course, allow for armoured vehicles to allay any nation’s security concerns but we cannot allow the stationing of armed military vehicles within the capital. Additionally, the congested urban nature of Imperium makes the use of helicopters dangerous and while we have no qualms about the construction of helipads, the permanent basing of a helicopter on embassy grounds is unacceptable.

Of course, His Majesty’s Government recognises the restraints imposed upon foreign governments and seeks not to impose differently. In reciprocity for your embassy we humbly submit a petition that the United Kingdom be equally well represented in your own nations through the creation of His Majesty’s Embassy to the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia.

The following is an abstract list of the proposed embassy.

Diplomatic Personnel: 50(total)

Andrew Mason, Earl of Stoneshire, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
3 Attachés (Economic, Cultural, and Defence)
46 Low rank diplomats and diplomatic aides

Security Personnel: 35 Royal Marines, armed with L62 rifles and ceremonial pikes.

I sincerely hope that any differences between our two governments may be worked both amicably and quickly as our two nations share much in common and would stand far stronger together than divided.

Emily Deveraux
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs


[OOC: Ah, the wonders of fluid time...can we assume that this was responded to a few days after word, Azazia?]

To: Emily Deveraux, Minister for Foreign Affairs, United Kingdom of Azazia
From: Joshua Lin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia
Re: Re: Re: Establishment of Diplomatic Relations

Dear Minister Deveraux,

The terms proposed by His Majesty's Government for an Embassy in the capitol of the United Sovereign Nations, Singapore, is acceptable and the construction of the embassy shall commence when ever His Majesty Government sees fit.

As the rules and regulations of His Majesty's Government permit certain features of our embassy proposal, here is the revised edition:


1 Ambassador (Nomination Pending)
46 Embassy Staff
3 Attachés (Economic, Cultural, and Defense)
Total Diplomatic Personnel - 50
1 Helipad
5 MMPWV LV-08 Armored Patrol/Light Trucks (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10623787&postcount=34) [Armed]
35 Embassy Guards (Weapons - SAR-21 assault rifles (http://world.guns.ru/assault/as31-e.htm)with fragmentation, flashbang, and smoke grenades)
And that the flag of Southeast Asia be allowed to fly in the skies of the United Kingdom of Azazia.


We hope that those terms are acceptable to the Azazian Kingdom, and are eager for diplomatic relations.

Respectfully,
His Excellency,
Joshua Lin Cheuk Kitt
Minister of Foreign Affairs
United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia

To: Roberta Kline, Azazia
From: Samuel Burns, Foreign Office, Northford

Your Excellency

Having heard many great things about your nation, the Government of the Commonwealth of Northford has authorised me to attempt to initiate a program forming Diplomatic Ties between our two countries.

The Commonwealth of Northford is a relativly small country, that believes in Diplomacy, the Freedom of a person's will, and the respect for National Sovereignty of State.

As part of this respect for Nation Sovereignty, the Commonwealth of Northford hereby recognises The United Kingdom of Azazia as a Sovereign State, and therefore accepts the De jure sovereignty that the Government and people of The United Kingdom of Azazia hold over any land, and territory within their boarders.

Assuming that this statement is reciprocated, I hereby suggest a Diplomat Summit between our two nations, to foster trade and cultural links between our respective countries.

Regards,

Samuel Burns,

Northford.

Attn: Joshua Lin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia

The revised proposition by your government is acceptable and construction of the embassy complex may begin as soon as your government wishes. While I am dreadfully sorry that there needed to be such a revision there are legitimate security concerns for all parties involved.

It is my hope that at some point in the not-too-distant future I shall be able to visit your country and help strengthen the friendship between our two states and our two peoples.

Emily Deveraux
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
United Kingdom of Oceania

________________________________________

Attn: Samuel Burns, Foreign Office, Northford

On the behalf of His Majesty’s Government, I would like to express this nation’s most sincere gratitude for your recognition of His Majesty’s sovereignty over the United Kingdom and all His realms overseas. Rest assured that with the commencement of diplomatic relations between our two states the United Kingdom recognises the Commonwealth of Northford and her inherent right to exercise sovereignty over her land and her people.

As for your offer of a diplomatic summit between our two nations, currently a situation (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=482290) involving the right of free speech within the UK hinders the dispatch of any official higher than the Minister of State for International Relations Howard Winchester, second only to myself in the Foreign Office and a man well received by the Prime Minister. With regards to the setting of this summit, His Majesty’s Government would not be opposed to dispatching a delegation to the Commonwealth of Northford although by the same measure we are more than willing to host any such summit should your nation desire to see the United Kingdom firsthand. I shall leave such decisions to your government.

I look forward to the growth of what promises to be a rewarding relationship between our two nations.

Sincerely,

Emily Deveraux
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
United Kingdom of Oceania

[OOC: Azazia, I take it that we can assume our embassies were built before the cartoon controversy going about in your nation?]

ooc: sure

[OOC: Excellent. And out of curiousity, are you ICly planning on capitalizing on the collapse of Guffingford to spread your liberal empire?]