[Spain]: Message for Sweden

[Zak]

"I think you're looking at the wrong price, $73k wouldn't even buy you the canopy. I'm going to presume you mean $72 million per aircraft, can you just confirm that? You will have our backing in the future."

 

[Connor]

“Absolutely, million, yes, I’m sorry this meeting came very out the blue and I wasn’t particularly ready. I tell you what, once you finish your meeting with the Foreign Affairs Minister pop down to my office and we will have a contract for you to sign and we will sort the technicalities of an agreement out.”

Margot smiles and she finishes making her notes, the bowl of sausage is now depleted and she’s started hammering the onion rings.

“Thank you for your time Peter, I’ll be in touch this afternoon to understand our situation with this deal”

The call is ended once the Spanish reply and they continue their conversation.

“How are Spain’s foreign relations at the moment?”

 

[Zak]

"This is our first visit abroad under the Sánchez government, the last Minister was a bit lazy if you catch my drift. Old hag."

 

[Connor]

“I see, I see, how are you looking for trade? Do you make much in terms of income from foreign trade routes?”

Margot fills the delegations glasses with water and takes a small sip herself.

“Sweden is wanting to dive head first into the foreign trade market hence our position with the sanctions against Australia... where do you stand in this situation by the way?”

 

[Zak]

"Minds think a like. This was actually one of the topics I was going to bring up. We wanted to open a trade route between Spain and Norway and you can do the same vice versa. It would benefit both of our nations a lot, i'm sure."

Alfonso takes an onion ring from the plate and eats it.

"What has actually gone on with the Australia thing? I haven't caught up with the news much recently."

 

[Connor]

“From what I understand: Australia has banned foreign diplomatic missions from bringing firearms into the state which are illegal under local laws. In itself that is a completely reasonable request. This was followed by Polish personnel engaging in a shootout of sorts with the Australian Federal Police causing the death of civilians and an injured Ambassador.

Brazil and several other states have stepped forward stating Australia is out of line and should suffer economic sanctions as a result. Brazil even suggested putting boots on the ground and overthrowing the government!

I can guarantee that there is no contractual agreement for these diplomatic missions so the fight over terms and conditions is no surprise and they’re both in a vulnerable position.”

 

[Zak]

"Oh dear, oh dear. Another pathetic argument between nations because they can't get what they want. Whatever Australia wants to do in their country is down to them, if they want to ban firearms then go ahead. It's their country after all.

Nothing surprises me with Brazil, just another war mongering government, how typical."

 

[Connor]

“Too right it’s their county and the diplomatic missions should be able to respect that instead of trying to pull the sovereign territory card. It’s bullshit. Nevertheless, officially, Sweden remains impartial and were working to ensure no military action or economic repercussions actually follow the gunfight.

We’d really appreciate some support from foreign states to encourage a conversation internationally rather than decisions which will result in punishing the poor and killing the weak.

Brazil need to stay in line, they’re barely in power and they’re white water rafting themselves into a shit storm.”

 

[Zak]

"Our Global Assembly Ambassador was actually going to go to the Global Assembly President to try and sort something out where we could all sit down and try and work something out but that seems impossible at the moment because the Global Assembly is closed for restructuring. But each country should be able to say whether they want firearms in their country or not. What if Mr. X from the Chinese Embassy in Britain used a weapon to commit a crime outside the embassy grounds, good luck trying to solve that. We stand in solidarity with the Australian Government on the matter."

 

[Connor]

“Sweden is promoting the placement of descriptive and detailed bilateral conversation before diplomatic missions are in place. Missions without any form of agreement is dangerous and leaves everyone open to scrutiny.”

“We believe Brazil is acting out to appear powerful and intimidating when all they are really doing is causing mass hysteria over a completely justified act”

 

[Zak]

"What are Swedish laws regarding embassy security carrying firearms on a protective duty only?"

 

[Connor]

“We will accommodate for firearms as we see fit, a nation with very few assets and otherwise healthy foreign relations has no real need for an embassy filled with armed guards. Everything bilaterally is up for negotiation, there are few boundaries but everything can receive a positive result.”

The Swede coughs.

“Although Australia took decisive action, Sweden wouldn’t take any shit if that happened on our soil. Any diplomatic mission here will be contractually controlled and managed”

 

[Zak]

"Agreed. At every embassy, we station five personnel with sidearms only. We will seek permission from said government if they need to bring their weaponry when doing outside visits."

 

[Connor]

“Are you suggesting that you wish to establish a diplomatic mission in Sweden? It will require negotiating and drafting as a contract, I am happy to do that this afternoon should you so wish?”

The Swedish note that the Spanish have eaten very little from the buffet.

“Please don’t hesitate to put a sausage in your mouth... or perhaps you would like some juicy plums?”

 

[Zak]

"We would indeed be open to opening an embassy in Sweden and vice versa if your embassy has closed in Madrid."

Alfonso looks at the buffet and grabs one of the much bigger sausages at the top of the buffet, he takes it and dips it into the sour cream and chive dip at the side and takes a huge bite.

"Very nice.."

 

[Connor]

The Swedes watch with delight as the Spanish manage one of the girthy sausages, making her mouth water as the cream drips from the end of the sausage into the Spanish officials mouth.

“Mmm, that looks tasty, have you ever had sausage inside your bun? That’s gorgeous.”

“All the Swedish embassy’s have closed pending renegotiation, I need to make sure these premises are up to standard. We can certainly draft a diplomatic mission agreement, where would you like your embassy in Sweden?”

 

[Zak]

"These are very juicy sausage. You should try some of our wonderful chorizo sausage when you come to Spain. I'm sure you'll enjoy that."

The Minister reaches over and grabs one of the succulent looking meatballs from the dish, something Sweden was famous for.

"These balls are nice.. I think we'll keep our embassy where it was. I think the address was as followed:

Djurgårdsvägen 21
Box 10295
100 55 Stockholm
Sweden."

 

[Connor]

"Oh of course, Stockholm is where I intend to keep all of our diplomatic missions. We would like to position ours within Madrid, off the top of your head do you have any real estate that you believe may appeal to me in this beautiful city?"

Margot starts looking at the balls and smiles.

"I've had so many different types of balls in my mouth it's hard to tell which ones they are... My particular favourite are British meaty balls, they're huge and fill your mouth with the most divine juices. I insist that you taste a Swedish clam! Some of them are rather fishy but other, more carefully looked after clams are beautiful."

 

[Zak]

"I'll have someone from my Foreign Affairs team to scout an excellent location for your embassy. I do like clam now and again but I am always partial to a bit of sausage. You can't go wrong with a bit of sausage. I'm not really a fan of those small cocktail sausages but the big, juicy ones on a breakfast are to die for."

 

[Connor]

"Yes, yes, anyway... we shall move on... protection of these premises is naturally a hot topic at the moment and we want to make sure that protection personnel, embassy staff and dignitaries are able to travel freely without obstruction. Do you agree or wish to add anything?"