[Spain]: Message for Turkey

[Zak]

​

---

Dear President Aysa Aslan,

The Government of the Kingdom of Spain extends its sincere congratulations to the newly appointed Government of the Republic of Turkey. We wish you success and wisdom in fulfilling the important responsibilities entrusted to you by the Turkish people.

Spain and Turkey share a long history of cooperation, mutual respect, and shared values as partners within international frameworks such as the former United Nations and the current Global Assembly. As two nations situated at the crossroads of Europe and the Mediterranean, we recognize the strategic importance of deepening our political, economic, and cultural ties.

The Spanish Government looks forward to working closely with your administration to enhance dialogue, promote regional stability, increase trade and investment, and foster stronger people-to-people connections. We remain committed to building a future-oriented partnership that benefits both our countries and contributes to peace and prosperity in our regions.

Kind Regards,
Pedro Sánchez
Prime Minister of Spain
Kingdom of Spain

Jay

 

[Jay]

Dışişleri Bakanlığı Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

AUTHENTIC COMMUNIQUE OF THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Security Clearance: Secure and Encrypted ŞİFRELEME KORUMASI: KAPLUĞA​

[Recipient]: Pedro Sánchez < Zak > [Sender]: Office of the President, Türkiye < AArslanbaşkanlık@tr.gov > [Subject]: Confidential RE: Diplomatic Relations

On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Türkiye, I extend my sincere gratitude for your warm congratulations and well wishes. It is with a spirit of mutual respect and awareness of our shared history that we receive your message. Türkiye acknowledges the long-standing ties between our nations, ties rooted not only in geography but in centuries of cultural exchange, cooperation, and at times, shared struggle. While our republic enters a new historical phase shaped by the will of the people and a commitment to social justice, we continue to value constructive engagement with nations that approach us in goodwill and with respect for our sovereignty. as a fellow advocate for justice, human dignity, and the enduring struggle against oppression. Your leadership in advancing social welfare, democracy, and human well-being resonates deeply with our own aspirations as we embark on a transformative journey toward a just and equitable society. Our nations share a profound history of resistance against fascism. The Spanish people’s unwavering stand during the Spanish Civil War, particularly the valor of the International Brigades, remains a beacon of solidarity and courage. These fighters, including many from Türkiye, stood shoulder to shoulder in defense of liberty and against the forces of tyranny. Their legacy is a testament to the enduring bond between our peoples and our shared commitment to freedom. Moreover, our historical ties extend back to the time of the Ottoman Empire and the Spanish Rulers of Iberia. During the reign of Sultan Bayezid II, the Ottoman Empire extended refuge to many Spaniards, offering them sanctuary and a new home. Over the centuries, our diplomatic interactions have been characterized by a spirit of cooperation and understanding, reflecting the deep-rooted connections between our nations. As we navigate the complexities of the present, we look to the past not only to honor our shared history but to guide our future endeavors. The Republic of Türkiye is committed to fostering relationships that are grounded in equality, mutual respect, and a shared vision for a just world. We recognize Spain as a partner in this journey and are eager to collaborate in areas that advance the well-being of our peoples and contribute to global peace and prosperity. I further appreciate Spain’s expressed desire to deepen political, economic, and cultural ties. In this regard, we are open to renewed dialogue and practical cooperation, especially in areas such as sustainable development, equitable trade, education, and cultural exchange, so long as such engagement respects the principles of equality between states and non-interference. The Republic of Türkiye is undergoing a comprehensive process of transformation toward a system that centers the dignity, power, and welfare of the working class. While our path may differ from traditional state models, we remain committed to contributing to regional stability, global peace, and international solidarity, values that we believe Spain, too, can uphold. We look forward to maintaining respectful and transparent communication and exploring the potential for a new kind of partnership between our peoples, one grounded in mutual understanding, historical awareness, and a shared aspiration for a just and peaceful world. Regards, Aysa Aslan President of the Republic of Türkiye

 

[Zak]

Kingdom of Spain
Security Classification: ENCRYPTED​

---

Dear President Aysa Aslan,

I extend the heartfelt thanks of the entire country for your gracious message and the spirit of sincerity, respect, and historical awareness it embodies.

Spain values the enduring ties between our nations, ties forged through centuries of cultural exchange, mutual support, and shared aspirations. We are especially moved by your recognition of the solidarity that bound our peoples during pivotal moments in history, from the brave contributions of Turkish volunteers in the Spanish Civil War to the humanitarian legacy of Sultan Bayezid II. These moments are not merely echoes of the past, but foundational elements of a relationship built on empathy and shared values.

As Türkiye embarks on a transformative phase centered on social justice and the empowerment of its people, we affirm our respect for your sovereign path and your vision for a more equitable future. Spain stands ready to deepen our political, economic, and cultural engagement, guided by the principles of mutual respect, non-interference, and partnership on equal footing.

We welcome your openness to renewed dialogue and practical cooperation in areas of shared interest, sustainable development, fair trade, education, and cultural exchange, and believe these endeavors can significantly contribute to the well-being of both our nations.

In this spirit, it would be our great honor to extend an official invitation to the President of the Republic of Türkiye to visit Spain at a mutually convenient time. Such a visit would provide an invaluable opportunity to further strengthen the bonds between our countries and to chart new pathways for cooperation in pursuit of a just and peaceful world.

In a world marked by uncertainty, the example of two nations honoring their past while boldly shaping a better future stands as a powerful testament to international solidarity. Let us continue to build a partnership that honors our shared heritage, advances the cause of peace, and works toward a more just, dignified, and humane world.

Kind Regards,
Pedro Sánchez
Prime Minister of Spain
Kingdom of Spain

Jay

 

[Jay]

Dışişleri Bakanlığı Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

AUTHENTIC COMMUNIQUE OF THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Security Clearance: Secure and Encrypted ŞİFRELEME KORUMASI: KAPLUĞA​

[Recipient]: Pedro Sánchez < Zak > [Sender]: Office of the President, Türkiye < AArslanbaşkanlık@tr.gov > [Subject]: Confidential RE: Diplomatic Relations

Dear Your Excellency, I receive your gracious message with deep appreciation. It reflects not only the historic warmth between our nations but also the moral clarity and commitment to solidarity that today’s world sorely needs. On behalf of the people of Türkiye, I thank you for your words and your vision of partnership. Türkiye stands firmly in solidarity with Spain. As Mediterranean and European nations shaped by a rich civilizational inheritance and often challenged by complex modern realities, we share not only geography but a profound responsibility to advance a just, peaceful, and dignified future for our peoples and for the region we inhabit. Your recognition of our shared historical ties is deeply moving. These stories are not just historical feats but a recognition of the power of empathy and principled action in international affairs. At the same time, I must speak with honesty. Türkiye too has faced, and continues to face, the delicate challenge of national unity amidst diversity. Our experience with the Kurdish question has taught us that meaningful peace is never born of denial, nor imposed through force alone. It requires courage, concessions, and inclusive dialogue. That is why, though it has drawn criticism, I have opened my cabinet to voices from all segments of society, including those with past associations that remain painful to many. I believe this is the only way to move forward, not by forgetting, but by forging a new political ethic rooted in coexistence and mutual recognition. In this regard, I recognize clear parallels with Spain’s own path. The aspirations of the Catalan people and the complexities of Spanish national identity resonate deeply with our own journey. If it is helpful, I would be willing to offer Türkiye’s experience as a point of dialogue. Moreover, I would welcome the opportunity to mediate or support engagement between Madrid and Catalan leaders, should such a gesture be seen as constructive. A visit to Spain in that spirit would be both an honor and a chance to demonstrate our commitment to cooperative diplomacy. As you have noted, we must act not only in the memory of the past but in pursuit of the future. Let us commit together to a vision of a dignified Mediterranean and a principled Europe, one that does not silence difference but seeks justice through inclusivity, one that anchors strength not in domination but in compassion and wisdom. I accept with appreciation your kind invitation to visit Spain. May this mark a new chapter in our historic partnership, one dedicated to shared prosperity, mutual respect, and peace. With sincere regards, Aysa Arslan President of the Republic of Türkiye

 

[Zak]

The Prime Minister was pleased to confirm that his schedule has been made fully available to welcome President Aysa Arslan of Türkiye to Madrid on a date of the President's choosing.

Spain remained deeply committed to strengthening its partnership with Türkiye, and the Prime Minister look forward to hosting President Arslan for discussions that will further the cooperation between both countries in areas such as trade, regional stability, and cultural exchange.

In preparation for the visit, the Prime Minister ordered all relevant ministries including the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the National Intelligence Centre to begin coordinating with their Turkish counterparts to ensure all necessary security arrangements were in place. The safety and dignity of the visit was to be treated with the utmost priority.

The upcoming visit was not only a diplomatic milestone but a symbol of the respect and strategic alignment between the two nations.

Jay

 

[Jay]

The air was thick with the stakes: a communist government teetering in Ankara, a military coup brewing, a prime minister plotting betrayal, and now a diplomatic gamble in Spain amid a Catalan uprising. The President’s visit to Madrid was a high-stakes bid to secure an economic lifeline, a capital agreement to stabilize Turkiye’s crumbling lira and quell domestic unrest. But the PKK, her party’s uneasy Kurdish allies, demanded she back the Catalans, a move that could torch her credibility with Spain’s government.

Arslan adjusted her glasses, her voice cutting through the cabin’s hum like a sonar ping. “Commissars, we have two hours until we land in Madrid. I need options, not excuses. The China Summit was a debacle, empty promises, no loans, no concessions. Spain is our last shot to show the world, and our people, that we’re not a failed state. Spain’s our last chance to secure an economic deal, to prove we can govern, not just preach. But if the PKK forces my hand on Catalonia, we’re walking into a diplomatic minefield.” She let the sentence hang, her eyes scanning the room.

Arslan’s voice was steel wrapped in velvet, cutting through the cabin’s hum. "Eda’s games, her flirtations with some lost idea of vangurdism over our vision of democratic confederalism, her pandering to the authoritarian tendencies we promised to exterminate, her whispers to the ghosts of the communist past are torching our credibility. The people want bread, not ideology. I need your counsel, not as commissars, but as the heart of this revolution. Where do we stand, and how do we save what we’ve built?”

Gunseli Cumali leaned forward. “Aysa, Eda’s throwing the revolution into the gutters. We came into this promising confederalism, decentralizing power, ceding control to local councils, and what she is doing is a betrayal of it all for vanguardism. We fought for a unified state, a disciplined party to rebuild Turkiye, not a patchwork of communes that’ll run through centralized committees. If we don’t rein her in, she’ll hand the opposition a manifesto to dismantle us. Governance means control, not chaos.”

Arslan’s jaw tightened. “Eda doesn't see that vanguardism alienates the masses. She’s got half the Central Committee nodding along. Confederalism is a true opportunity to restore governance at the local level. Thailand is a perfect example of that."

Hayri Ozmen, Commissar for Foreign Revolutionary Affairs, ran a hand through his graying hair, his voice thick with exhaustion. “The people are tired of top-down orders, and protests in Izmir and Diyarbakir prove it. But her solution’s a fantasy. Democratic confederalism sounds noble, but it’s a recipe for fragmentation. The PKK loves it because it gives them de facto autonomy in the southeast, and look at what they are doing with that power, like this Catalan stunt. Spain’s government won’t sign any agreements with us if we’re seen as separatist sympathizers; it’s suicide. If Eda continues, she'll govern with an iron hand, not her velvet glove, and the world will write us off as a failed experiment.”

Across the cabin, Colonel Tekin’s pen paused, then resumed, his eyes fixed on his notepad. Major Gurkan’s gaze flicked toward him, a silent question, but she said nothing.

Arslan turned to Cag Deliktas, “Cag, you’ve got your ear to the ground. Is the revolution still ours, or is Eda’s rhetoric winning?”

Cag’s voice rumbled, raw with betrayal. “The streets want local autonomy Aysa. But most importantly, they want results. The lira’s worthless, factories are shuttered, and kids are scavenging for food in Ankara’s alleys. Eda’s preaching the worthlessness of ‘people’s assemblies’ while the PKK runs guns and the opposition prints anti-government posters. She’s giving our enemies ammunition, nationalists call us traitors, liberals call us tyrants. The revolution was about unity, about building a state strong enough to lift the people. Eda’s turning it into a circus, and the PKK’s Catalan posturing is just the latest act. We need to govern, not debate. Announce a Spanish deal, even a symbolic one, and show the people we’re fighting for them. If Eda keeps dividing us, the revolution’s dead.”

Guncicegi Ors set her tablet down. “Vanguardism is authoritarian. The PKK’s is tying their Catalan support to our vision of ‘decentralized freedom.’ They are saying Spain should adopt democratic confederalism and end fascism...We are walking into a minefield.

Arslan leaned back, her fingers drumming the table. The 767’s cabin felt like a pressure cooker, the engines’ hum underscoring the ticking clock. “So, my vision for confederalism is fracturing our base, emboldening the PKK, and alienating Spain. Yes, governance is about results, not ideals. But we need to inspire people. We've inherited a shit show. The economy is burning.” She paused, her gaze sweeping the room. "What is happening in Catalonia is tragic. I can not stomach it seeing those poor people suffering. However...we are already under threat at home. I don't think we can afford to alienate other Mediterranean powers.

The commissars nodded, their faces grim but resolute. Arslan’s voice softened, “We’ve fought too long to let Eda’s ego destroy us. This revolution is ours—yours, mine, the people’s. Madrid’s our chance to prove it. Get to work.”

As the advisors dispersed to their tasks, Arslan glanced at Colonel Tekin, his pen still moving, his expression unreadable. The military hadn’t moved against her yet. But every word spoken here, every plan laid bare, was a risk. The 767 began its descent, Madrid’s lights faintly visible on the horizon. The revolution hung in the balance.

Zak