Reaching Out(E2, ATTN: Pushka)
The Alaskan Republic wanted to reach out to neighboring nations. One of these nations was the Russian Federation. The Bering Strait separated the two nations and the Republic decided to establish relations.
To: The Russian Federation
From: The Republic of Alaska
Dear Sir or Madam,
The Alaskan government wishes invite a representative of your government to talks to establish relations between between our two nations.
Signed,
Balto Ericsson
President of the Republic of Alaska
From Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs
President Igor Stepanov would be delighted to attend a meeting and discuss Russian Federation's relations with the Alaskan Republic. We believe that our two nations can establish a healthy relationship based on mutual prosperity.
To: The Russian Federation
From: The Republic of Alaska
We will welcome the President to Juneau.
Signed,
Robert Wolfe
Secretary of State
OOC: Yeah I have a few things to discuss with you since you own Alaska
IC:
Igor's plane landed in Juneau international airport on schedule. The security detail went about their business as the President exited the plane.
Juneau, Alaska
The Russian president was greeted by Fullerton and Secretary Wolfe.
"Welcome to Alaska."
The Russian and his staff were motioned to a limo to take them to the Presidential house, a converted 1870's hunting lodge that served as the residence of the Alaskan President. Men sat down in the living room which had two fireplace.
"Let's begin the talks."
Igor: "Lets get right down to business than. Our two nations have a very interesting opportunity for cooperation that can lead to great economic benefits not just for the whole world as well as ourselves. What I am talking about is connecting Eurasia and North America through underground railway and superhighway network. Once constructed it will potentially increase trade between our countries 10 fold while at the same time greatly decreasing the cost and time of transporting goods. We can also incorporate this with the great Eurasian line networks that already exist providing much quicker access to goods from North America to Europe and Asia and from Eurasia to North America. We will need to discuss this further with our Eurasian line partners but I am sure most of them will find this beneficial to themselves. This also offers a great prestige building opportunity for your young nation. We should finance and create this project together. Let us connect Chukotka and Alaska, Eurasia and North America.
If you agree to contribute funds to this project we would also like your help jump starting the Great Global Trading Line project that will incorporate the already existing Eurasian line as well as the similar network in North and South Americas that still needs to be created. Some of our "partners" on the continent have already expressed their interest, unofficially for now of course. Think of what kind of money your economy will be making with the goods of 4 continents going through it. We'll need to hold more expansive talks with the rest of the global community on the GGTL project after we finalized the Chukotka-Alaska Line project. What do you think?"
"The idea of a tunnel under the Bering is excellent idea, and idea of a global trade network interest us greatly. Nome could be a good choice for the entrance to Alaska."
"Good, we should probably sign some paperwork today that would establish a joint corporation to manage the project and relocate the necessary funds. My advisors tell me that the project should take no more then two years to complete, they'll build the underground tunnel in sections and then lower those to the ground. But Im sure that the people that we appoint to the corporation's board will be much more qualified on the specifics."
"We have plans for a highway from Nome to Fairbanks. The project could be part of this plan. We have capable people to oversee the project. So, let's begin with the international community."
Layarteb
24-11-2008, 21:34
OOC: Just FYI, the Bering Strait and with an average depth of 160 feet. It'll be possible but expensive and time consuming but well worth it, I think.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bering_Strait_bridge
"We have plans for a highway from Nome to Fairbanks. The project could be part of this plan. We have capable people to oversee the project. So, let's begin with the international community."
OOC: Aight I guess our meeting is over than, I'll start the GGTL thread tomorrow or wednesday (im a bit busy, have a presentation to prepare).