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~ THE MOST SERENE REPUBLIC AND PRINCIPALITY OF PARVONA ~

Official Diplomatic Communique



I, Giovanni Tresori, Minister Plenipotentiary and Secretary for International Relations and Conduct do hereby deliver the following declaration to the international community in the name of His Serene Highness, Sovereign Prince Enrico Belletti IV of the Most Serene Republic and Principality of Parvona.

We, the Pavonasque people, extend our greetings to the international community and we seek to bring an end to several hundred years of isolationism that has prevailed since our small but proud nation freed itself from the yoke of the now-defunct Empire of Guttemberg. To this end we have applied and have been accepted to join the global government institution titled 'The United Nations'. While there remains a deep-seated suspicion of the withdrawl of our neutrality, there is also widespread understanding that we, as a people, will face economic and political stagnation if we remain isolated.

To assist the global community in better understanding the Principality, I will endeavour to provide an overview of our nation and our people, having spent some time studying abroad, I feel I am well placed to be able to give an objective depiction of Parvona. Here follows said overview, further information is available on request. :



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MAP
Map of the Principality (http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/4294/parvonalv4.jpg)

STATISTICS


Capital City: Lepanto
Area: 13,812 sq km
Climate: Hot dry summers and autumns and relatively cold winters with heavy snowfalls inland
Terrain: Highly indented coastline with narrow coastal plain backed by rugged high limestone mountains and plateaus


HISTORY

Following a land grant from Emperor Heinrich VI in 1652, Parvona was founded in 1657 as a colony of Guttemberg. Parvona has been ruled by the House of Belletti since 1798, when Parvona Nationalist, François Belletti and his men captured the fortress protecting the famous Rock of Lepanto. Following the capture, the Pavonasque people, a diverse and polygot group descended from a variety of colonists from all around the Agrasian Sea, declared their Independance from Guttemberg.

The then Emperor Frederik IX mounted an unsuccesful attempt to retake the colony and the subsequent Peace of Aghrassi established Parvona as an independant republic presided over by the Belletti dynasty. Parvona established a policy of independance and isolationism from the rest of the world until economic and political pressures have caused the stance to weaked and the Pavonasque to seek international recognition and support.

GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY

Parvona has been governed as a constitutional monarchy since 1867, with the Sovereign Prince of Parvona as head of state. The executive branch consists of a Minister of State (the head of government), who presides over a four-member Council of Government (the Cabinet). Under the 1867 constitution, the prince shares his power with the unicameral National Council. The twenty-four members of this legislative body are elected from lists by universal suffrage for five-year terms. Voting is compulsory in elections with citizens have the option to abstain, failure to vote is punished by a fine.

The Compagnie des Carabineri du Prince (Prince's Company of Carabiniers) is the military force of Parvona. A highly trained volunteer force, the Carabineri current number 9,374 active troops. Of note are the troops highly decorative and colourful uniforms which feature distinctive large bird feathers attached the troop's helmets. Parvona also maintains a small but highly professional air force and navy.

ECONOMY

One of Parvona's main sources of income is tourism; each year many are attracted to Lepanto's casino and pleasant climate. The principality is often regarded as a tax haven, and most of its inhabitants are millionaires from other countries. The glamour and prestige associated with Parvona and its style-conscious people can be seen in the number of high class cars, designer fashion boutiques and trendy restaurants.

The principality has successfully sought to diversify into services and small, high-value-added, non-polluting industries such as cosmetics and biothermics. Parvona also has extensive natural resources including deposits of Uranium, a fact little known until recently, and Bauxite, both situated in the Carlo Mountains, near the eastern town of Grimandi.

The principality's currency is the Florin (Equal to $1.85).

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Should any nations wish to establish diplomatic contact and/or establish embassies in the Principality of Parvona, please do not hesitate to reply to this communique or telegram our Foreign Ministry at :

Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Boulevard de Belletti
Lepanto
LE00355

Signed
Giovanni Tresori

Sirs,

The Barbaric Empire of Xeraph would be honored to exchange embassies with Parvona. We have one available for you in our capitol city of Ravennii.

If acceptable, our ambassador to your nation will be Admiral Lord Regis McFarlane. He will be accompanied by a staff of ten, and a security team of fifteen.

respectfully,

The Regents of Xeraph

**OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE**

TO: Giovanni Tresori, Minister Plenipotentiary and Secretary for International Relations and Conduct, Most Serene Republic and Principality of Parvona
FROM: Robert Donovan, Foreign Minister, Commonwealth of Tolvan

RE: Military Aid

The Commonwealth of Tolvan congratulates your nation upon its emergence into the international scene. The Commonwealth currently only establishes embassies in nations which we have strong ties with, however this does not mean our nations can not be friends.

To that end we offer you the following:

50x M113 APC
50x Mastiff Armoured Utility Vehicle
25x TOW missile launch system
100x TOW missile


All we ask in return is favourable access to acquire some of your uranium deposits. The Commonwealth makes extensive use of nuclear reactors for both civilian and military power generation and we are always looking to acquire more. In addition, Tolvanic Power & Light is willing to dispatch engineers to your nation to assist you in developing your own nuclear power plants.

We await your reply.

[OOC: I take it that you read The Prince?]

The Armed Republic of Toori would be most willing to exchange international trade and negociation embassies with your nation, however, our homestead of the Reconisance Islands is currently under attack, and we are doing our best to hold off invaders. It shall be a few more days until trade is allowed to resume.


Sincerely,


~Members of the Toori High Consulate~

The Principality of Kurona would like to extend greetings to you and invite you to diplomatic relations on a formal level.

Princess Tomoyo

(ooc: if you have any rp ideas drop me a line)

~ THE MOST SERENE REPUBLIC AND PRINCIPALITY OF PARVONA ~

Official Diplomatic Response


Let me first take the time to thank those esteemed nations in recognising the tiny nation of Parvona, you have the gratitude of all our citizens.

In response to the offers contained within said responses let me address them one at a time.



- Xeraph

Unless you have an objection, I have instructed Lord Capaldi to head forthwith to Ravennii to establish the Parvonasque embassy. He brings with him several staff. I will transfer sufficent funds to him to cover all initial costs of aforementioned embassy. Should there be any problems, please let me know.

In turn, I can offer the honorable Mr Macfarlane a prestigous building on Blvd. de Belletti. Once he has reached Lepanto, instruct him to report to myself and he will be shown to his new building.

- Tolvan

Regarding your offer, I do not believe discussion of this matter over a public forum would be condusive to either of our aims. Let us say we are not entirely against your offer. I will send an official telegram forthwith.

- Toori

I am most unashamedly sorry to hear that consular. Violence is regrettable in all of it's forms.

- Kurona

Well met and likewise.



Once again, all responding nations have my sincere thanks. In the name of Prince Belletti I respectfully sign off.

Signed
Giovanni Tresori

~ THE MOST SERENE REPUBLIC AND PRINCIPALITY OF PARVONA ~

Official Diplomatic Response


Let me first take the time to thank those esteemed nations in recognising the tiny nation of Parvona, you have the gratitude of all our citizens.

In response to the offers contained within said responses let me address them one at a time.



- Xeraph

Unless you have an objection, I have instructed Lord Capaldi to head forthwith to Ravennii to establish the Parvonasque embassy. He brings with him several staff. I will transfer sufficent funds to him to cover all initial costs of aforementioned embassy. Should there be any problems, please let me know.

In turn, I can offer the honorable Mr Macfarlane a prestigous building on Blvd. de Belletti. Once he has reached Lepanto, instruct him to report to myself and he will be shown to his new building.

- Tolvan

Regarding your offer, I do not believe discussion of this matter over a public forum would be condusive to either of our aims. Let us say we are not entirely against your offer. I will send an official telegram forthwith.

- Toori

I am most unashamedly sorry to hear that consular. Violence is regrettable in all of it's forms.

- Kurona

Well met and likewise.



Once again, all responding nations have my sincere thanks. In the name of Prince Belletti I respectfully sign off.

Signed
Giovanni Tresori





Signor Tresori,

Lord Capaldi will be welcomed in Ravennii by Regent John Strickland, former High Commanding General of the Royal Xeraphian Forces. Lord Capaldi's compound consists of a primary ambassadorial residence, a secondary residence for his staff, a barracks for any security detail you wish to bring, and an enclosed arboretum/pool for his enjoyment.
The entire compound is to be constructed at our expense. The architecture will be in the Italian Baroque/Provincial mode, replete with modern replicator capabilities.
Lord Strickland sends his regards and looks forward to a mutually satisfying relationship with Lord Capaldi and Parvona.

respectfully,

Vlad, Regent of the Xeraphian Empire, Prince of the Grey Phoenix.

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Kiravian Empire

Permissum Astrum Subleuco

Imperial Secriat of State

Embassy Exchange Office

Sir,

The Kiravian Empire sees potential and diversity within your Principality, and we wish to open and conduct diplomatic relations. We also would like to open an Embassy and exchange ambassadors. The Empire will grant you an Embassy in our capital city, Kartika. We hope to formally conduct discussions of states, and send scholars to your country to study your culture and history.

Regards,

Fyren Redwood

Fyren Redwood
Secriat of State

THE MOST SERENE REPUBLIC AND PRINCIPALITY OF PARVONA:
The Republic of Colstream is willing to establish diplomatic relations with you and exchange embassies to have one in your capital and one in our capital Ashland. We will also give you a guarantee of protection in the event of an invasion and economic help as well.
Regards
Colstream Government

Sir,

The Kiravian Empire sees potential and diversity within your Principality, and we wish to open and conduct diplomatic relations. We also would like to open an Embassy and exchange ambassadors. The Empire will grant you an Embassy in our capital city, Kartika. We hope to formally conduct discussions of states, and send scholars to your country to study your culture and history.

Dear Mr Redwood

Your offer of a formal exchange of ambassadors has been accepted by the National Council, if I may please direct you to the attached news item.

~ PBC Special Report ~

Good evening, this is Political Correspondant Michelangelo Delvore reporting for the Parvonasque Broadcasting Corporation. A statute has been passed by the National Council, with the blessing of Prince Belletti sanctioning the release of funds for the establishing of Ambassadorial residences for several nations. This is further to the Principality's recent polity of extending diplomatic feelers outward and ending several hundred years of relative political isolation. Controversially, the first such embassy was established by the sprawling dictatorship of Xeraph. Some have criticised the government for opening relations with a nation that has systematically eroded civil liberties and enforced a quasi-Police State on it's citizens. A government spokesmen responded by saying;

"I do not believe that it is for the Prince or the National Council to pass judgement upon the internal policies of any other nation. We believe that the way to further the causes of free speech and civil liberties around the world is through dialogue and friendship rather than agression and isolationism."

In addition to the embassy of Xeraph, established at 113 Boulevard de Belletti, the government has earmarked another building on the Rue de la Giametti for the proposed establishment of the the embassy of Kirav, a cold northern nation renowned for it's liberal politics and focus on technology. The exchange of ambassadors that marks the establishment of diplomatic relations is understood to take place in the next few days.

In other news, rumours persist that the National Council is close to signing a contract with the nation of Tolvan for access to Parvona's extensive uranium deposits. Some have posited that a mutual protection pact might be one of the clauses of such a contract. This is Michelangelo Delvore for PBC News.