[RU]: Message to Norway

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
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From: Andrey Kozyrev, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Russian Federation
To: Anthony Vinter, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom Of Norway

Greetings,

As one of the direct neighbors to the Russian Federation I would like to extend an invitation to work with us in fostering the way to stronger diplomatic ties. We share both a land border and access to the Arctic Sea. Thus it is believe that the start of a trade relationship would be to our benefit. Not only that, but the start of artic cooperation to avoid confusing situations. Russia has been inward facing for the past two years since the failed coup by communist hardliners. We would like to look outwards.

As a country that shares our border and access to the same seas, there is something else. We would like to have your help in combating the rise of so called kleptocrats in our nation. Also known as oligarchs they often hide their amassed wealth in off shore bank accounts, encourage corruption, and illegally smuggle cheap foreign goods. Already they are taking advantage of corruption and privatization. We would like your help on the international stage to crack down on them. often evidence against them is locked away outside the country.

Best wishes

@Odinson

 

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KINGDOM OF NORWAY
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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SUBJECT: Message To Norway
RECIPIENT: Andrey Kozyrev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Russian Federation (@HeadlessSeeker )
SENDER: Anthony Vinter, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of Norway
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Minister Kozyrev,

It is a pleasure to hear from you. I hope that things are going better now in Moscow and St. Petersberg. I am happy to know that you're alright. It has been some time since our countries have spoken in any official capacity, and as neighbors who share a border I think that is a true shame. I'm happy that you took the initiative and messaged us so that we can begin having a more fruitful and productive relationship.
How exactly can the Kingdom of Norway help you combat corruption/kleptocracy in the Russian Federation?

Best Regards,

Anthony Vinter
Minister of Foreign Affairs

 

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
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From: Andrey Kozyrev, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Russian Federation
To: Anthony Vinter, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom Of Norway

Greetings,

Thank you very much, it has certainly been an interesting period of time here in the Russian Federation. However, as to answer your question. We are not able to enforce the law in other nations, nor look for evidence in other countries. Many of these Oligarchs have obtained wealth with smuggling. Both via the sea, and via land borders. Then others yet place money in off shore banks away from prying eyes. We would like it if Norway were to keep an eye out for such people. There is a great danger of their growing influence, and it must be stopped before it is too late and possibly spreads to other nations. We believe one way of slowing their movements is the start of official trade as well as cooperation between our legal systems.

@Odinson

 

[Odinson]

KINGDOM OF NORWAY
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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SUBJECT: Message To Norway
RECIPIENT: Andrey Kozyrev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Russian Federation (@HeadlessSeeker )
SENDER: Anthony Vinter, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of Norway
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Minister Kozyrev,

The Kingdom of Norway is happy to work with other countries to help reduce corruption of any kind. We will do everything within our legal means to help Russia, we of course wouldn't want this kind of corruption to spread to Norway, and the government is dedicated to bettering the countries around us when we can, including Russia. I'm sure that we would also be happy to establish international trade between our countries as well - I will forward this message to the Minister of Trade.

Best Regards,

Anthony Vinter
Minister of Foreign Affairs

 

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
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From: Andrey Kozyrev, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Russian Federation
To: Anthony Vinter, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom Of Norway

Greetings,

Very good, I am glad that you have seen the implication of said corruption. It is an insidious thing no? Those that obtain power through it, are never satisfied and are more then willing to spread to other areas, other countries. Many reforms, while well intentioned can open doors for these types unfortunately. That coup attempt by the hard liners didn't make anything easier. We suspect that many were well connected to the Soviet hardliners as well. If that is of any use to you.

We also look forward to hearing from the minister of trade. I believe there is much we have to gain from cooperation.

@Odinson