NationStates Jolt Archive

Prime Minister Dragiša Crvenkovski sat at his desk in Belgrade, at the National Assembly. He was reading papers, radar images, Politika, and various letters. He shuffled the papers around his desk, Crvenkovski was obviously bored. It was Sunday in the Balkan Union, a day where the National Assembly didn't meet and his wife and children were out of town, out visiting her mother. Crvenkovski hated his mother-in-law, she never approved of her daughter marrying a political man. She wasn't allowed in his home, and he wasn't allowed in her's. He swung around in his 360 degree swivel chair, bored out of his skull. In this movement, he spilled a cup of coffee. "Fuck!" he exclaimed, the liquid expanded over his desk, onto a map of Europe he had. "Where are the damned paper towels?!" he screamed, no avail. The Bosnians he hired as janitors were not in the area, and forgot to place paper towels in the Prime Minister's office. He looked at the map, the coffee seeping into it. "I should've had this shit laminated!" he yelled again, but stopped. He noticed as to how it seeped into both his nation, the Balkan Union, and his neighbor to the north-the Eastern European Union. What if a situation like that occured in Europe, if the Eastern European Union was affected and the Balkan Union wasn't, or the other way around? Would each nation help each other, or would they be as ignored as Crvenkovski's cries for paper towels? There was only one way to find out.
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To: The Leadership of the Eastern European Union

Salutations, comrades-

Today, while experiencing problems in cleanliness, I came to ponder. What would happen if say, those Chinese guys or even the guys in the Sahara declared war on one of us? Would we ignore each other, or would we aid one another? This, I believe, is an interesting point to ponder. I would like to discuss random oddities, you know, economic system (after all, I believe that discussing trading along the Danube is important, rather-trade itself is important, military alliances, and other points of interest. If you would like to discuss this, please respond. We can have a talk, your leaders and the President and myself, in either Belgrade or a city of your choice in your own nation.

Please respond as soon as you can.

Farewell,
Dragiša Crvenkovski
Dragiša Crvenkovski, Prime Minister
The Balkan Union of Southeastern Europe

To: Dragiša Crvenkovski, Prime Minister of the Balkan Union

We would be happy to send a delegation to Belgrade to enter talks with your nation, we will send a team of delegates led by our Foreign Minister as soon as we receive confirmation that you are prepared to host said talks.

[signed]
President Victor Shishenko

Crvenkovski was watching television when he received the document from Victor Shishenko, he replied back.

To: Victor Shishenko, President, Eastern European Union

Salutations-

Thank you for such a speedy response, and thank you for accepting our deal. The talks can begin tomorrow, I would rather hold it on a day that I'm actually supposed to be in the National Assembly. President Koštunica and myself will meet the delegates most likely in Belgrade Airport, if the weather is bad then we will meet them at Niš Constantine Airport.

Farewell,
Dragiša Crvenkovski
Dragiša Crvenkovski, Prime Minister
The Balkan Union of Southeastern Europe

To: Dragiša Crvenkovski, Prime Minister of the Balkan Union

I will be sending my Minister on Foreign Affairs Rudolf Ludwik, Generals Cerna and Katona along with some other staff members to the conference in Belgrade.

[signed]
President Victor Shishenko

Upon recieving the notice from Shishenko, Crvenkovski breathed a sigh of relief. He hoped that when the day was over after the talks, his nation made an ally. Another hope he had would be that this ally would not care if the Balkan Union annexed the nation of Greece-it was flanked on two sides, Italy could not save it now. "Eh." Crvenkovski thought. "I want a donut."

He made a note to remind himself to meet delegates from the EEU at 8am, or at least to show up at the airport at that time.

OOC: I hope I don't seem pushy, I'm at home working this weekend so I have to get more done in fewer posts so I don't slow down the RP.

IC:

Rudolf Ludwik and the rest of the delegation arrived in Belgrade at 7:53am local time, a couple minutes early, the President of the Balkan Union was waiting for the delegation and after exhange niceties they were all quickly escorted to the vehicles that would take them to the meeting place. Once there the delegates gathered in a rather ornate yet at the same time utilitarian conference room. After all the delegates had taken their seats the Minister Ludwik started the ball rolling by asking "So, what do you gentlemen care to discuss now that we are all gathered here?" Not knowing what the subject of the talks would be meant that a rather large team had to be assembled, a large spectrum of the government was represented here including members of the military, scientific and financial departments. If the talks didn't pertain to any of these fields of expertise Ludwik was certain it would be of no interest to the Union to continue.

"Well, first of all, I would like to thank you for coming here." Koštunica said "Would you care for anything to drink? Coffee, soda, water, wine, be-"

Crvenkovski interupted the president and stopped him from saying beer. "We think that a trade agreement would benefit us both. We've been watching your nation's movement of various items through the Dardanelles and Bosporus, and we would like to know if you'd accept having to pay a toll to get through. Our merchants and various people need to pay a toll to get through, and we request that you do as well. Also, we will allow you free movement through the Danube in our territory if you allow us to go into yours." He slid a folder across the table they were sitting in, with details over trade and other policies. "As for militarism, if possible, we would like the design rights to the T-84 and PT-91. In exchange, we can give you production rights for the M-84 and M-95. We know that it's not much of an improvement to your main battle tanks, but it's the few that we possess. We also tracked on radar a plane crashing in the Ukraine...what was that about? And also, what is your relationship with Nuevo-Italia?"

*bump*

OOC: Hopefully I can find time later tonight to reply. Right now I have to dig myself out of this damn winter storm that just hit and hope I can make it back to school yet tonight.

"Water will be fine." Said Ludwik. Then he turned to the two generals present, "General Cerna, this is your area of expertise, are these tanks worth it? The Balkan Union could probably produce them for cheaper and we might lose an edge on the market if we give them production rights." General Cerna thought for a minute. "The M-84 is inferior to both the T-84 and PT-91, by far, it evolved from the T-72 just like our tanks, but it is not to the same level. The M-95 has potential, it is very cheap which could prove useful because if we ever find ourselves in a war with Russia we will be outnumbered even if our tanks are superior in quality, better maintained and our crews are better trained. I wouldn't trade production rights though, perhaps we can buy 30 of these M-95's for training and evaluation before we make a more firm decision."

Ludwik turned to one of the President's financial advisers, "Is this shipping deal worth it?" The adviser responded "Financially? No, we don't send much shipping down the Danube, roughly half of our international shipping goes through Poland on its way to Scandinavia, England, and the America's. However, and I might be moving in on your area of expertise, but perhaps we could improve relations by agreeing to this."

Ludwik turned back to the President of the Balkan Union. "We can not agree to exchange production rights at this time, however we would like to purchase 30 M-95's for evaluation and testing purposes. We will agree to pay the fees for passing through the Dardanelles in the spirit of unity and friendship. As for the situation in Hungary, I am not sure what is going on with that. I am kind of out of the loop since I am down here in Belgrade. Was there anything else you wanted to discuss?"

Crvenkovski signed. "We could've used better tanks, but how about we trade those 30 M-95s for ten T84s and tens PT-91s? And also, as a final note...at the time, we do not feel that we are allied close enough for a military alliance. But perhaps we can agree on a non-aggression pact?"

"Our factories will still sell to your nation, but at this time we can not afford to give up production rights on our two finest tanks, we will accept your offer to trade 10 T-84's and 10 PT-91's for 30 M-95's. These tanks will be delivered in two months time along with training manuals and a team of experts to advise your men in the operation and maintanence of these weapon systems. Let me reassure you that if we find the M-95 acceptable for our needs we will contact your government about buying large quantities of this tank." Rudolf Ludwik didn't like how Crvenkovski was almost pouting that the EEU would not hand over designs on its two most modern and powerful tanks. His disappointment was understandable, but if the Balkan Union needed these tanks so badly why didn't they just ask to buy some? EEU's doctrine for fighting war assumed that in a total collapse the Balkan Union would allow EEU forces into their territory to regroup and prepare for a counter attack.

Ludwik responded to Crvenkovski's offer a Non-aggression pact with a counter-offer. "Mr. Crvenkovski, with all due respect, do you see any point in a non-aggression pact between our two nations? Through out history we have known nothing but peace with one another and enjoy friendly relations right now. A non-aggression pact would merely formalize what has existed between our nations for years. I propose the signing of a mutual protection pact. We know that you are in the midst of some territorial disputes with Nuevo-Italia in the south, hence why you asked what our relationship is with the Italians. I didn't answer then but I will now, we care nothing for them, they are neither trading partners, allies or our enemy, if they disappeared tomorrow our nation would not shed a tear. Should the Italians attack, wouldn't it be nice to know that the EEU is standing, not behind with with a dagger but beside you as a friend an ally? I will sign this non-aggression pact for now, but please keep in mind what I have said here today."

"I've seen both tanks in action, Minister Ludwik. And don't think I was asking them for free, if you said 'Yes, we'll offer it for a price' my nation would've paid that price, the M-95 is a good tank-but you must agree, one M-95 is not a T-84. We will try to ship the tanks out as soon as possible, hopefully in 60 days they should be done."

"The reason I asked...well...do you know the history of my homeland, Serbia? It is a nation that has been tricked by allies without non-aggression pacts into wars, annexed, taken over, been the source of wars, et cetera. Don't think I can not trust you, Mr. Ludwik. I have learned throughout my life to love thy neighbor, and a mutual protection pact seems in order. But you can remember...my nation was independent then invaded by those annoying Ottomans...we are glad we were able to fight them off and reunite most of former Byzantium. But Mr. Ludwik, the reason I'm a tad cautious into signing the mutual protection pact is that I do not want your people to go into a war so soon...tensions are building in Albania right now and I'm sure you know how much we enjoy those land stealing Italians." He took out a pipe, "do you mind if I smoke? I'm sorry, it's an addiction."

"You are too subtle for me, Mr. Crvenkovski." Said Ludwik. "Are you politely refusing my offer of a mutual protection pact or agreeing?"

He laughed. "I said yes, sorry for the confusion. Basic annoying history lesson and warnings. Now, I ask again." He knocked his pipe on the table. "Would you mind if I smoked? I'm getting withdrawls here."

"It will not bother me if you smoke while your staff drafts a copy of the mutual protection pact for us." Replied Ludwik.

OOC: In other words I just made it your job to write the terms of the MPP because I'm a lazy freeloader. :D

"It will not bother me if you smoke while your staff drafts a copy of the mutual protection pact for us." Replied Ludwik.

OOC: In other words I just made it your job to write the terms of the MPP because I'm a lazy freeloader. :D

OOC: thanks D: I'm too lazy to write it out.

IC:

"Thanks." He said, he took out a little box with the Balkan flag on it and pinched some tobacco, placing it in his pipe. He placed the pipe in his mouth, and spoke. "I'll have my men in the War Department to draft it up, it should be done by five." While speaking, he took out a match book. He struck a match and lit his pipe. He took out his pipe, blowing smoke away from Ludwik. "In this time, you can stay at the hotel we arranged for you or you can shop at one of Belgrade's fine gift shops."

OOC: I know I said I would make you do it, but being stuck at school because the interstate is closed and all...

IC:

Ludwik signed a piece of paper brought in by an aide and passed it across the table to Crvenkovski. "Is this acceptable?"


A Pact of Friendship and Mutual Protection

The Eastern European Union and the Balkan Union, in an act of continuing friendship, do hereby agree to the following:


- A full military alliance, including within:

- - A pact of non-aggression, which provides for the total lack of hostilies of military, economic, and political nature;

- - A pact of mutual defense, which provides for the complusion of defending the other nation in all cases of foreign attack; and

- - A pact of mutual military aims, providing for the support of the other party in cases of war resulting for the reason of national defense and security.

- The promotion of the opposite nation to Most Favoured Nation status, and all allowing for all benefits which come from such a promotion;

- The creation of a hotline from one government to the other in order to always be in touch to act on rapidly changing events in the fast-moving modern world.


This pact shall expire exactly ten years from its ratification in both parties, unless an extension or reduction of time is agreed to by both parties. This pact may be changed at any time by the agreement of both signatory parties during its lifetime.


[Signed]

For the Eastern European Union: Rudolf Ludwik

For the Balkan Union: Dragiša Crvenkovski

Crvenkovski took out a pen. "Sounds good," he said as he placed it on the paper, "a few grammatical errors, I have to add." He fixed where it said "mutal" both times. "Sorry, back in my old job I was known as the Grammar Nazi."

He signed the paper at the bottom, Dragiša Crvenkovski.