[Egypt] Message to the Congo

[Naio90]

​ ​	Secret and Encrypted ___________________________________________________________​ Message to: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Message from: Sadiki Aswad, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Arab Republic of Egypt

The present message has been encrypted and encoded with the Advanced Internal Communications System. The unauthorized divulgence of the content of the present message, or part of it, is strictly prohibited. ​

Minister, Our Government deems that is is high time both of our nations establish formal bilateral diplomatic relations. Your country is of an enormous regional and geopolitical importante for the african continent, and as regional neighbours it is Cairo's intention to collaborate with your development and modernization efforts. A strong and modern key actor in Africa could help give this continent the boost it needs to finally take off. Would it be possible for you to tell us a little bit more about your nations current foreign policy? This will surely help us identify areas and issues of mutual interest and ways for us to aide the Congo. President Mando Safar has even mentioned the possibility of inviting your Excellency the President of the Congo to Cairo for direct and personal talks. Sincerely yours, Sadiki Aswad Minister of Foreign Affairs Arab Republic of Egypt

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[Kuroko]

Département des Affaires Étrangères et de la Coopération Internationale ​

Secret and Encrypted​ To: Sadiki Aswad, Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Trade of the Arab Republic of Egypt (@Naio90) From: Félix Tshisekedi, Department Director of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Minister, As a modern and industrial power on the African continent, Egypt is a regional frontrunner in many important ways. Recovering from the devastating wars in the Congo, we are in dire need of aid. However, President Kabila has made clear to the world that the mistake of Zaire would not be repeated. Neo-colonialism and the ever-constant exploitation of Congolese resources must end, but this is a much more difficult process than his late idealistic father intended. The Congo is believed by many to be the richest country on the planet Earth, but this comes at a cost of constant foreign and corporate interference, as well as fierce fighting in the eastern Kivu regions. President Joseph Kabila is opening avenues of discussion to meet several world leaders, and your Excellency, President Mando Safar, is among those he would be honored to meet. Discussion of embassies and trade agreements are of paramount importance, but with Egypt in particular, military aid may be a topic I personally would recommend. However the Egyptian government would like to discuss this, the Congo is open to a conversation at length about costs, ownership, and logistics of such a new effort for unity. President Joseph Kabila is available to meet with Egyptian officials as soon as comfortably possible, with above-average security measures in place. My Thanks, Félix Tshisekedi Department Director of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation Democratic Republic of the Congo

 

[Naio90]

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Secret and Encrypted ___________________________________________________________​ Message to: Félix Tshisekedi, Department Director of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Democratic Republic of the Congo Message from: Sadiki Aswad, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Arab Republic of Egypt

The present message has been encrypted and encoded with the Advanced Internal Communications System. The unauthorized divulgence of the content of the present message, or part of it, is strictly prohibited. ​

Director Tshisekedi, I thank you for your brief summary of your Governments foreign affairs position and probable policies. We identify certainly multiple viables ways of cooperation between both of our nations, that could lead to a long-term partnership with the objective of further industrialize and develop our economies in benefit of our people. As stated, President Safar is willing to meet you here in Cairo and therefore asked me to extend you a formal invitation to a State visit. Your excellency would be provided with all security requirements you shall ask for. Would next week be in order? (OOC: we just continue roleplay here, stated that timeframe for narrative-logic). Sincerely yours, Sadiki Aswad Minister of Foreign Affairs Arab Republic of Egypt

@Kuroko

 

[Kuroko]

Département des Affaires Étrangères et de la Coopération Internationale ​

Secret and Encrypted​ To: Sadiki Aswad, Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Trade of the Arab Republic of Egypt (@Naio90) From: Félix Tshisekedi, Department Director of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Minister Aswad, Thank you for the gracious offer to the Congo. As for policies you may wish to know, the leading coalition is made from the President and Vice President's parties, which apart would have paralyzed the legislature. Both parties share the same goals and policies, which mirror Egypt's in many ways. Rapid industrialization and a united nationalism are two main policies both President Kabila and Vice President Bemba talk about consistently. The Congo is a mix of many cultures and identities, with some villages rarely interacting with the government. As railways bridge these gaps and the country unites, its people must as well, under a peaceful and stable government. I believe, personally, that every nation on this Earth, under God, is required to provide for her people, protect her people. The Congo has not done that for many years, if ever, and our government seeks to change that. With Egyptian aid, we would be ever grateful. President Kabila will leave for Egypt and arrive in one week, with Egyptian security and Congolese security both. He will come to Koubbeh Palace to visit your Excellency. My Thanks, Félix Tshisekedi Department Director of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Koubbeh Palace
Cairo
2:25 PM​

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Three heavy, black cars slowly drove away, most of its passengers gone. He was young, shaved, with a cleanly buzzed head of black hair and a dark, almost indigo blue suit that shone in the sunlight overhead, fitted well. A white undershirt and a blue-red necktie were both pleasantly kept, and he was spotless. Joseph Kabila, the man that had reformed the collapsed Zaire in a single year. His father was a failure with connections, but he had a mind for politics, for economics, for industry. Several Congolese in orange berets and black suits followed him, visibly uncomfortable but quiet all the same.

He wasn't completely sure what he was walking into, to be completely honest. In one hand he carried a metal briefcase - files for discussion - but truthfully he wasn't sure if this visit was purely publicity. He was aware not every President knew to talk the details. He had fired, or arrested, or executed the cronies Zaire had run, his father had run. In a year, the Executive Branch was full of intellectuals, those who didn't need to be paid off and actually wanted change. Smart enough to know how to do it, too. Perhaps it would be smarter to let them handle this. Fayulu was a businessman with an eye for trade, but he was busy with Japan. Tshisekedi knew how to talk, but Kabila knew just what to say.

 

[Naio90]

An importnt section of Cairo International had been cut off and secured by military police. Inside tht perimeter, everything had been prepared to receive the incoming President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Spanning from the point where the leader's aircraft should stop to a motorcade of black SUV's and security vehicles was a red carpet. On each side, a formation line of ceremonial guards with their traditional uniforms and ceremony bayonets. Further back, a small military band was ready to play the congolese anthem. Even further back, behind a line of fences and security guards, few stated-authorized journalists. They had all been inspected and made sure not to have anything unwanted in terms of security,

Foreign Minister of Egypt, Sadiki Aswad was waiting with an aide in his VIP car for the aircraft to land.

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[Kuroko]

The Congolese anthem was... oddly wholesome. Young women sang it in French, and a background of happy, upbeat marching instruments coated their words in cheerfulness unlike most anthems. As the young President stepped out of the large jet, a number of uniformed soldiers followed him, each in bright orange berets. He smiled and waved to the distant journalists, hazel eyes flinching at the first few flashes of cameras. He stepped down to the red carpet, wearing a deep blue tuxedo and a swirling blue and red necktie. His men that followed him wore dark grey buttoned dress uniforms, much like Egyptian military uniforms, but orange stripes along their cuffs and a bright orange sash labeled 'MLC' in black separated them from most soldiers.

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[Naio90]

Minister Aswad had already stepped out of his vehicle and was standing at the other end of the red carpet. Once the young President of the Congo was close, he would step forward with extended hand in front of him and would address the foreign dignatary in fluent french, which he was informed the congolese leader spoke:

"Monsieur President, bienvenue en Egypte. I hope you had a pleasent flight, we are delighted having you and your staff here today, President Safar is eager to meet you."

In the background, the specially guarded motorcade was getting ready to depart as soon as the delegation was on board and ready.

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[Kuroko]

Kabila approached the Minister with a slow but purposeful gait, smiling to any cameras before coming up to the man and taking his hand to shake. His handshake was firm and strong, and he gave a single, slow shake before pulling his hand away and bowing his head, just slightly. He then clenched his jaw before rolling his shoulders and trying his hand, however slowly, at Arabic.

"Marhabaan alwaziri. Yashrifuni 'an 'akun fi Misrin," he began, not quite as fluent in Arabic as the Minister was in French. He then switched to his native tongue, to begin speaking more comfortably. "I thank you for allowing me this visit. Please, take me to your Excellency, President Safar."

Kabila's men followed him to the motorcade, two of them climbing in before him, and two of them after, the rest taking other cars in the motorcade.

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[Naio90]

After the friendly protocolar salutations eeryone would board their vehicles. The police motorcycles in front of the motorcade would then turn on their sirens and roll off, clearing the path in their front and keeping a safe distance from regular road traffic, which would be recude to the minimum thanks to roadblocks ahead of the motorcade.

It was schedules for the motorcade to head to the residence of the congolese ambassador or the place of lodging of the President, according to his instructions, for him to rest briefly and refresh before meeting President Safar in around 3 hours at the Governmental palace.

@Kuroko

 

[Kuroko]

President Kabila was an impatient man. Not a rude man, no, but he was uncomfortable for the next three hours. He had arrived here, why would he meet the Minister and not the President, only to have to wait longer to meet the President later? After three hours that Kabila hadn't wanted, he prepared to meet with with the President, or whoever the Egyptians wanted him to meet next.

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[Naio90]

The doors of the presidential office opened and President Safar came out with open arms and speaking in his perfect french, learned during his study years in France, years ago:

"President Kabila, welcome to Cairo, I hope you had a pleasent flight. Please, come in."

Once there he would signal an aide. "Monsieur President, can I offer you something to drink?" He would say this while inviting his congolese coounterpart to take a seat in one of the comfortable armchairs in one corner of the spacious and luxurious office.

"To be honest, I'm more the modern-style architecture man. This office is magnificent, but I'd rather go with something more streamlined..." He would comment while taking his own seat next to Kabila.

@Kuroko

 

[Kuroko]

President Kabila adjusted his blue tie, putting on a smile as he was led to the presidential office. Annoyed or not, he was known for his charisma, and he would not be so short with such an important man. One of the most modern places in Africa, Egypt was in many ways a model of African future. Not that he cared about that. President Safar welcomed him, opening the doors himself, and so Joseph grinned, taking his hand in his right to shake.

"Thank you, Your Excellency, for your warm welcome. I am beyond gracious for the opportunity to visit this country," he replied in Arabic, not as fluent as his opposite was in French. Following the man to the desk, Kabila sat first, nodding in confirmation. "Please."

A young man, and much darker skinned than his opposite, Kabila felt as out of place here as any western country. Even still, he kept a calm smile, resting his hands in his lap. "I agree, on both points. This office is a marvel, and I'd be proud of it, but a modern style is my preference as well. Please," he paused, and one of his bodyguards handed him his briefcase of notes. He set it aside for now, opening his arms. "Where would you like to begin?"

@Naio90

 

[Naio90]

With everything in place, the office would be vacated of anyone else besides personal aides, as to make sure that everything here was kept private between the involved Parties.

"Well, there is a variety of issues we would like to discuss. Besides the recently constituted new Government of Kenya, our nations are the only real active ones on an international level in Africa, and due to that we are mandated to be the face of african progress.... and specially the face of our national progress.

Your nation is famous for its vast natural resources. So much that many colonial powers took advantage and ripped you from your richness for decades. Egypt, in the interest of having a strong regional ally, would like to discuss the possibility to help expanding the congolese economy through direct investment, trade and political support."

@Kuroko

 

[Kuroko]

Kabila gestured, and all but one of his guards left the room. The man that remained stood near the door, his hands clasped in front of him. He wore an orange beret to offset the black suit he wore. Kabila himself wore a dark blue, and no beret, opening his briefcase to take out several manila folders.

"After the war my father fought hard to win, it would be brazen of me to ignore the international exchange. Congolese uranium builds the world's nuclear weapons, Congolese cobalt sits in every piece of western technology, Congolese copper, Congolese tin, Congolese gold, Congolese diamonds..." He paused after the last, sighing softly and nodding. "Trade and support would be appreciated. Direct investment, however, perhaps. Perhaps not. I would like to hear your ideas, please."

He smiled, then, sitting up and opening one of his folders to produce a stack of papers. "Formal trade between our two countries would be a pleasure, Your Excellency."

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[Naio90]

"To begin with, we would like to buy the resources your nation has to export. We are willing to pay to price you seem just and we will use our own vessels to go pick them up. They can use the cargo holds to load egyptian goods that your nation would like to acquire. We will offer them to you at a discount price if required.

On the issue of investments, we would like to transfer you some of the money we usually reserve for international coopertion and development aid. It is crucial that a nation has a decent and modern intrastructure system in order to prosper. Lowering transport costs and times will help your economy's e expansion.

But, we all know that economy and finances have a strong subjective component, the sense of the security of the investments is key to attract new money. Africa has been know in the past for regional instability. Is there a way we can help modernize your security forces?"

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