Iran (Kingdom of Èran) to Turkey

[DukeofBread]

𐎯𐎢𐎺𐎼𐎰𐎡𐎶𐏐𐎻𐎡𐎿𐎭𐏃𐎹𐎢𐎶​

To: <Ministry of Foreing Affairs of the Peoples Republic of Turkey, Amine Macar>
Subject: <Establishing Formal Relations>
Security Type: <Confidential>

I, Sha'an'Sha Gustàsp III, the great king, king of kings, king of the lands of Èran with many tribes, king of this great earth so far and wide, of Gustàsp, the king, son, a Haxāmanišya, bits you welcome from my Gate to the outer world, and greet her Exellency, the President of Turkey Aysa Aslan, her goverment and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Amine Macar.

Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs Amine Macar,
We wish the Peoples Republic of Turkey a blossoming in the lights of the sun, that may let its country become a garden of appreciation for the Waters to see, the Mountains to protect, the Earth to splendor at.
We welcome the recent change of government in your country, similar blossomed from an movement of your great Nations people, as not long ago we saw an fundamental Change in government and system of our country. Even as our, both of such movements created, systems of State and Rule are fundamentally different, my Government sends honest greetings and congratulations at your Government of the people of Turkey.
As the international situation, especially in the region of both our countries, mostly referred to as the "middle East", is in sad recognition of facts an disturbed, even chaotic one, we wish your country all success, peace and prosperity for its future. With especially notion for the situation in Syria, Iraq, the red Sea and Afghanistan, we ask your government to establish formal relations between our both countries, exchange of permanent ambassadors and the meeting, be it in person or via electronic devices, of emissary between out government. As my country wishes to come to agreement for stability, peace and security in the region, and its our deep conviction, that such is not possible without an good relationship between both our honorable nations.

Sincerely,

Bahrām-e Čūbīn
Royal Prince of the great Gate for Foreign Relations
Kingdom of Èran
Adem

 

[Adem]

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF TURKEY​

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From: Amine Macar, Minister of Foreign Affairs
To: Bahrām-e Čūbīn, Royal Prince of the great Gate for Foreign Relations DukeofBread

Subject: Re: Establishing Formal Relations

Your Highness,

Thank you for your kind message. The people of Turkey appreciate your well wishes and while we may differ in ideology we wish only greatness for the great Iranian people as well.

The situation in Syria, Afghanistan and the Middle East in general is among the President's and my list of greatest concerns for this first and likely future term of our new government. As two countries that have throughout history been brokers of power in the area, I agree that Turkish-Iranian coordination can act as a force for stability in the area. As such I agree to your proposed establishment of formal relations and invite an Iranian representative to meet with myself in Ankara.

Sincerely,
Amine Macar

 

[DukeofBread]

𐎯𐎢𐎺𐎼𐎰𐎡𐎶𐏐𐎻𐎡𐎿𐎭𐏃𐎹𐎢𐎶​

To: <Minister of Foreign Affairs, Türkiye> Jay
Subject: <Establishing Formal Relations - after Goverment Shift>
Security Type: <Confidential>


Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs,

we already started to establish ties between our countries with the former government of your honorable State. As a blessed constitutional Monarchy we did not so because of a natural sympathy for the former type of government in your country but because of the importance and benefit for both our states, we believe a good relation and maybe even cooperation between Iran and Türkiye would bring.
Therefore I want to express my highest regards for your new government, a situation my own government, the Haxāmanišya's great dynasty and my country knows from recent history itself.
We hope to continue with your government the path between the Kingdom of Èran and Türkiye, in mutual cooperation and diplomatic recognition. Therefore we would like to offer the exchange of ambassadors and embays in both our capitals.
As my country wishes to come to agreement for stability, peace and security in the region, and its our deep conviction, that such is not possible without an good relationship between both our honorable nations.

Sincerely,

Bahrām-e Čūbīn
Royal Prince of the great Gate for Foreign Relations
Kingdom of Èran

 

[Jay]

Millî Güvenlik Kurulu National Security Council​

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[Recipient]: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Eran < DukeofBread > [Sender]: National Security Council, Türkiye <Millîgüvenlikkurulu@tr.gov > [Subject]: Confidential: Diplomatic Relations & Situation in Syria

Your Excellency, Prince Čūbīn On behalf of the National Security Council of the Republic of Türkiye, I extend our appreciation for your message. We welcome your interest in enhancing bilateral relations between our to countries. The National Security Council recognizes that good relations between Türkiye and Eran are necessary for regional stability, peace, and prosperity. To that end, the National Security Council is ready to restore bilateral relations, exchange ambassadors, and make the necessary conditions for fruitful relations possible. The Turkish Government, in addition to reopening its embassy in Tehran would like to establish three consulates general in Mashad, Urmia and Tabriz. The Turkish Government would like to name Hicabi Kırlangıç as our Ambassador to the Kingdom of Eran and is ready to welcome Iran's appointed Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye On behalf of the National Security Council General Nuri İnönü Deputy Secretary-General National Security Council of the Republic of Türkiye Ankara

 

[DukeofBread]

𐎻𐎡𐏁𐎫​

To: <Prime Minister Ayşe Çiller, Türkiye> Jay
Subject: <Establishing Formal Relations>
Security Type: <Confidential>

Honorable Prime Minister of the Republic of Türkiye,

we want to greet your countries Excellency President Abdullah Gül on behalf of our noble Sovereign the Sha'an'Sha Gustàsp III. and on behalf of my government I want to congratulate you for winning the recent elections and form a government for your country.
As my minister of foreign Affairs was in diplomatic exchange with the National Security Council of your country, I hope we can go further on that road, to exchange ambassadors and deepening diplomatic and region-security ties.
On that behalf I would like to appoint by myself Wispuhran Ali Dārayavauš as ambassador for my country in the Republic of Türkiye, also on behalf of his majesty King of Kings Gustàsp III. himself, as one of his long trusted advisors due his exile before restoring his rule.

May the light of spring shine on your young government, to let it blossom in the garden of the world.

Mána Ràba
Prime Minister of the State
Kingdom of Èran

 

[Jay]

Dışişleri Bakanlığı Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

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[Recipient]: Mána Ràba < DukeofBread > [Sender]: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Türkiye < BaşbakanlıkOfisi@tr.gov > [Subject]: Confidential // RE: Establishing Formal Relations

Your Excellency Prime Minister Ràba, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Türkiye, I extend my sincere gratitude for your kind message of congratulations and warm words following the recent elections. We are particularly honored by the good wishes conveyed by His Majesty the Sha’an’Sha Gustàsp III. Please convey to His Majesty our profound appreciation for his gracious recognition. Türkiye and the Kingdom of Èran are heirs to ancient civilizations whose legacies continue to shape the cultural and strategic fabric of our region. We are proud of the deep historical bonds between our peoples, and I am personally eager to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between our two sovereign nations. I would like to say that I plan to consult with President Abdullah Gül and request that a formal invitation be extended to His Majesty the King for an official state visit to Türkiye at a mutually convenient time. In the meantime, it would be our pleasure and honor to welcome you, Prime Minister, to Ankara for an official working visit. Such an occasion would provide a timely opportunity to further deepen our diplomatic dialogue. Türkiye warmly welcomes the appointment of Wispuhran Ali Dārayavauš as Ambassador of the Kingdom of Èran to the Republic of Türkiye. His background and close association with His Majesty are deeply respected, and we look forward to receiving him in Ankara. In the spirit of shared regional responsibility, we believe our two nations must enhance cross-border cooperation to address security threats that affect both our peoples. In particular, we are concerned about the activities of the PKK and its affiliated networks operating across borders, including the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK), whose destabilizing influence warrants joint vigilance. We also believe the time is ripe to initiate discussions toward a bilateral trade agreement that would lay the groundwork for greater economic integration and prosperity for both our nations. I look forward to engaging with you, Prime Minister, in pursuit of these common goals, and to building a productive and enduring partnership between Türkiye and the Kingdom of Èran. With my highest regards, Ayşe Çiller Prime Minister Republic of Türkiye

 

[DukeofBread]

𐎻𐎡𐏁𐎫​

To: <Prime Minister Ayşe Çiller, Türkiye> Jay
Subject: <Establishing Formal Relations>
Security Type: <Confidential>

Exellency Prime Minister Çiller,

I thank you for the open words that honor both our historic relationships and significance for our shared regional stability. Also his Majesty will be all pleased to hear from your honourfull reply.
Therefore we welcome your eager reply and willingness to strengthen cooperation between our government. I can already say that I am deeply honored by your invitation to Türkiye and will look forward to an work visit, where we can directly work on progress in Treatys and mutual cooperation in different areas.
For his Majesty the Sha'an'Sha I will send him your gracious invitation for a state visit and his court office will let your government know his Answer, but I am confident in the pleasant and positive response of his Majesty Gustasp III.

I would delegate recent talks for actions in cooperation against the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) to our Ambassador, as soon as he arrives at Ankyra. While closer and more long term aimed talks for cross-border cooperation to address the security threats by the PKK, I would be happy to conduct at my work visit.
But I already can confirm the in principle willingness of my Government to work close with your honorable government to show a strong regional commitment to anti-terrorist operations.
I am also especially grateful that you brought the idea of an bilateral trade agreement up, as it would have been an topic of mine to propose your government too.
Therefore I am really keen to discuss that in my visit too.

I look forward to see the blossom of our countries, in the light of our cooperation deepening diplomatic ties.

Mána Ràba
Prime Minister of the State
Kingdom of Èran

 

[Jay]

Dışişleri Bakanlığı Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

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[Recipient]: Mána Ràba < DukeofBread > [Sender]: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Türkiye < BaşbakanlıkOfisi@tr.gov > [Subject]: Confidential // RE: Establishing Formal Relations

Your Excellency, Prime Minister Ràba, The deepening bond between our two peoples I believe, will enable a shared vision of a Turkic-Iranian partnership to serve as a guardian of regional peace and prosperity. Please convey my humble respects to His Majesty Sha'an'Sha Gustasp III. It would be a privilege beyond measure to host His Majesty in Ankara for a state visit, and I await the response of the Court Office with great anticipation. In such times as ours, the symbolism and substance of such high-level engagement cannot be overstated. I am equally heartened by your readiness to conduct a working visit to Türkiye. As part of your visit, we plan to formally introduce a Turkish-Iranian Trade Agreement, create the conditions for a lowering of visa requirements, a joint-security agreement to combat the PKK and PJAK, high level political and military cooperation, and addressing the Syria crisis. We believe a Turkish-Iranian trade agreement would open the possibility to create a new economic corridor rooted in mutual benefit and regional complementarity. It would send a powerful message of regional integration and shared development. I am confident that your upcoming visit shall prove a turning point in the modern history of Turkish–Iranian relations. May our peoples grow in strength and dignity under the shade of the new partnership we are poised to build. Best, Ayşe Çiller Prime Minister Republic of Türkiye

 

[DukeofBread]

It was an rainy end of an day in Ankyra as newly appointed ambassador Lord Ali Dārayavauš, one of the few government officials of the Iranian government that shared a direct link in old friendship since childhood to the Sha himself, arrived in his government ATR 72 Plane.

Accompanied by a small staff of 40 people, 10 of which are security personal from the Anûšiya, he arrived at his new post while not only the shaken Turkish economy but the worlds was struggling in an oncoming depression.

While his office was firstly tasked with establishing preparations for the state Visit of Prime Minister Ràba and the talks with his Turkish counterpart Çiller, the talking points already established, in the wake of this increasingly economic and security state of the region, he would do more than just preparing.

Therefore after settling in his office, at first not only the ceremonial accreditation of his status as accepted ambassador by the Turkish government would follow, but also an request for an appointment with Foreign Affairs Minister Sümeyye Boz Çakı. Both to start preparations for the upcoming exchange of diplomacy on the highest levels between both Prime Ministers, but more so also to seek out immediately possibilities of cooperation.

Jay

 

[Jay]

The rain had not stopped since morning, as a gray curtain draped across the city of Ankara. The streets glistened with water, the lamps along the boulevards bending their light in soft reflections across the cobblestones. As Lord Ali Dārayavauš disembarked from his government’s ATR-72 aircraft, he would be recieved by Turkish diplomats and immigration officials who processed the Embassy's forty diplomatic staff and ensured the ten security officers were complaint with Turkish laws.

A convoy of state vehicles carried Dārayavauš from Esenboğa to the Presidential Palace. The vehicle approached to the Presidential Complex. A Turkish flag fluttered above the main roof as the building against the overcast sky. The motorcade slowed before the exterior security gate, two uniformed DMKK officer wearing their distinctive digital camo uniforms and armored vests stepped forward.

One approached the vehicle, scanning the license plate with a handheld device, while another reviewed the incoming vehicle’s itinerary from a rugged tablet linked to the internal Presidential security network. Then a quiet mechanical hum that came as the massive iron gates slowly parted to permit the motorcade’s entry.

As the vehicle crossed through the gate, its tires rolled over an underground bomb detection scanner, a matte-black slab set into the pavement, bristling with sensors. On the far side of the gates, the palace’s wide front lawn stretched out like a manicured carpet, flanked by stone pathways and lines of tulips. The vehicle curved around the circular drive and came to a stop before a tall flight of white steps, at the top of which stood Chief of Staff Cevdet Yılmaz and a Ministry of Foreign Affairs protocol official in a navy-blue suit with a thin silver tie, hands folded at his front.

When the doors opened and the Ambassador stepped out, Cevdet would extend his hand.

“Welcome to Çankaya,” Yılmaz said in an English accent laced with Turkish, “It’s a pleasure to finally host you, Mr. Hawkins.”

They entered the palace through the guest entrance, a private hall lined with traditional Turkish tiles and soft recessed lighting. Just inside, a sleek scanner portal stood under a gold-framed portrait of Atatürk. A DMKK officer manned the adjacent security booth, flanked by two more officers stationed beside the magnetometer.

The Iranian security agents, briefed ahead of time, approached the side table where secure firearm lockers had been prepared if they wished to use them. If so, the agents would need to lock their sidearms and sign an entry log.

Two DMKK diplomatic detail officers, both bearing the silver crescent insignia of the diplomatic protection service, and four members of the Presidential Security Service, stepped forward. Special Agent Mutlu Karabulut stepped forward and extended his hand to Hawkins. "Hello Sir, welcome to the Çankaya. I am Special Agent Karabulut (Kara-boo-loot), and I am the Head of Security for the building. Pleasure to make your acquaintance."

Once security formalities were completed, the group was led through a side corridor into a formal receiving room, its high ceilings and deep mahogany trim that shinned under the crystal chandelier. They walked in near silence down a carpeted hall that led to the President’s official office, the room was filled with rich dark wood, along with Turkish artwork lining the walls and heavy curtains drawn back to let in the morning sun.

As they entered, President Abdullah Gül stepped forward from behind his desk, a wide, genuine smile already spread across his face. He wore a tailored charcoal suit and a Turkish flag pin. His eyes crinkled with warmth as he approached.

“Ali,” he said in clear English, “on behalf of the Turkish Republic, welcome." He extended his hand. “I believe we have some formalities to attend to,” Gül said, gesturing with a small flourish.

Abdullah would accept Dārayavauš's letter of credence with both hands, nodding as the protocol photographer discreetly stepped in and snapped a few photos of the ceremonial handover. Once the exchange was complete, Gül gestured toward a sitting area.

“Please, join me for tea,” President Gül said, gesturing to the couch opposite of him. A tea service had been discreetly placed on the sideboard, untouched. Along with it an assortment of Turkish sweets, including Turkish delight, cookies, and shortbreads.

Over porcelain cups of tea, the President spoke with simplicity. He reminded the ambassador that Turkish and Persian societies had crossed paths for centuries, their histories braided with both rivalry and respect. “We are heirs,” Gül said softly, “to a long Turco-Persian tapestry. Its colors are not always harmonious, but they endure.” Abdullah thanked the Ambassador and said he was always available to advance Turco-Persian ties and that together they could make the Middle East a peaceful and prosperous region.

From the palace, the ambassador’s motorcade drove through the rain-slick avenues to Kavaklıdere, where the old Iranian chancery stood shuttered. Its gates had been cleaned, the flagstaff ready to receive new colors. At the entrance, waiting in precise formality, was the Turkish Secretary of State for Asian Affairs, Ataol Koca. He would serve as Ankara’s liaison, the point of contact between the chancery and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Inside, amid the scent of polished wood and paper long sealed in crates, the two men walked the corridors together. Karakuş assured the ambassador that Türkiye sought a relationship of balance and pragmatism, economic stability through trade, regional security through consultation, and a mutual recognition that their shared geography was a tool for a peaceful region. Ataol said that the Prime Minister sees Iran as one of Türkiye's most important partners and wants to ensure a strong and special relationship between our two nations.

He then explained that the Minister was currently in Poland. Ataol then confirmed he'd be available to meet with Ali whenever it was convenient for him and left the Ambassador and his staff to properly set up their diplomatic missions. At the same time, Türkiye's designated Ambassador Mohammad Rıza Bağcan would be in Tehran formally presenting his credentials to the Shah and expressing similar sentiments shared by President Gül and Ataol.

When the Iranians were ready, Atatol would be waiting to receive them at the Ministry to discuss the working visit of Prime Minister Ràba to Ankara. Ambassador Dārayavauš went through the security doors at the Ministry before being brought into a meeting room with his staff, where Ataol and two other Turkish diplomats waited for them. They'd be offered tea and other refreshments as they started.

DukeofBread

 

[DukeofBread]

From the airport in the Turkish capital, Esenboğa, the delegation was met and processed by Turkish officials before being driven to the Presidential Palace.
During the journey, Dārayavauš looked out the window of the car carrying him. Behind him were other cars for part of his delegation. However, the majority of the staff was already being transported to the embassy building; after all, not all 40 members of his delegation were needed for the accreditation of the Iranian ambassador to the Turkish president.
The rainy streets and the view of the large Ankara Etlik Şehir Hastanesi Hospital gave way to the impressive grounds of the Presidential Palace and the guards at the gate.
After the convoy had been scanned and checked, it finally continued onto the large grounds, overshadowed by the massive palace building itself.
As he looked out the window just before getting out, Dārayavauš recognized the President's Chief of Staff on the steps. Not that they had ever met before, but during the preparation, Ali had learned to recognize this face as well.

Calmly and with unconcealed glances at the monumental representation of architecture, the Iranian got out and, after taking a moment to straighten his suit, walked purposefully up to Cevdet and the Foreign Affairs official and took the hand of the high-ranking employee. "It's a pleasure to be welcomed here." Ali had already been to Turkey five times, but always as a private citizen, at most as a friend of the then-exiled theoretical heir to the throne of Iran, today's Sha'an'Sha Gustasp III.
Accordingly, the splendor and size of the palace were quite new to him as he entered along with two security agents and four other members of his delegation, including his deputy Rushi Ghazid. The Iranian security guards stowed their weapons in the designated lockers before moving on.
After completing the security protocols with the embassy, they went to the reception room, where President Abdullah was already waiting behind his desk, approaching the Iranian diplomat.

"President Gul, thank you for your welcome." Ali shook the president's hand with a sincere smile, followed by a respectful bow. "It is an honor to complete the formalities with you." As a true old-school monarchist, someone who viewed protocol and pomp as dignity, these words from Ali's mouth rang true. All the more so because, despite this attitude, he had experienced very little pomp or statesmanship for most of his life. Even after his good friend Sha's rise to power, he had successfully rejected purely ceremonial posts, making this diplomatic post Ali's first assignment with so much official procedure and pomp.

After respectfully presenting his letter of credence to the President and completing the formalities, Ali took the offered seat. "Thank you very much." With obvious joy, Ali took a sip from the exquisite porcelain cup and a piece of Turkish delight.
The Iranian listened attentively to the President and nodded, his smile seeming to openly acknowledge the turbulent Persian-Turkish history, which was hardly surprising considering that Ali had originally been a lecturer in Middle Eastern history in exile at a US university. "The threads of our history have truly been woven wide and deep, so I hope all the more to be able to add a few more examples of friendship in there."
Ali then drove to the old Iranian embassy building, freshly prepared for the first arrival of a royal diplomat since 1979. Indeed, the Persian felt moved when he saw the flagpole and knew that the banner of the Kingdom of Eran, the Fravashi, would soon be fluttering there.

There, Dārayavauš greeted Secretary Koca with exquisite courtesy, knowing that this would, after all, be his main contact in Ankara.
Inside the building, which was freshly spruced up but clearly still needed to be furnished; many of the previous government's Islamic-inspired images and ornaments had already been removed, Ali listened to the Secretary's words. Of course, they were diplomatically embellished, but Ali would also assure him that Iran had a strong interest in a lasting and deepening relationship with Turkey and that it was his duty to ensure the establishment of precisely these relations in Ankara.
Since the Foreign Minister was currently in Poland, Dārayavauš thanked him for the opportunity to negotiate with Atatol in his absence.

One day later, Dārayavauš would go to the ministry with two staff members and four security officers for the ride.
In gratitude, Ali took a long sip of tea—he was clearly a lover—before he began.
"As our two Prime Ministers have already agreed in high-level correspondence, various agreements are to be negotiated and concluded during the visit of His Excellency Prime Minister Ràba. First, I would like to establish common ground on which agreements our two governments are specifically interested in.
For the Kingdom of Eran, the following are primarily on the table:
a trade agreement, VISA regulations, and military and intelligence cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
Given the economic challenges facing our two countries, I would also like to propose, on behalf of my government, further economic cooperation, as well as in the area of cross-border infrastructure. The Sha and the Ministry of Defense have instructed also me to also propose military and defense industry cooperation, especially since my country's newly established army has already acquired Turkish military equipment."

Meanwhile, in Tehran, Ambassador Mohammad Rıza Bağcan would be invited to Persepolis in the partially reconstructed part of the ancient palace, namely the Tachara, one of the smallest of the original palaces, which now served as the official reception building of the Sha'an'Sha, where Gustasp III would greet Mohammad and provide his accreditation.
Jay