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Maritime Security Agreement - (Daitō and Preoria)

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Sorrel:
Office of the Prime Minister

To - The Office of Emperor Eijirō of Daitō

Salutations, I hope this communique finds you in good health and I pass the condolences of myself, my Government and the Preorian people for the deep loss your people have suffered.

As we are both aware recent events have compelled our nations to review our security arrangements at sea, and as with any situation that posses a risk of further escalation we are concerned that our shipping and other neutral maritime assets may be targeted, intentionally or accidentally, by belligerents seeking targets of oppertunity. My Naval Chief of Staff has advised me that the most prudent action to ensure a more permanent and actionable security plan would be to seek to acquire basing for our vessels overseas. As such I write to you to request a review of our proposal to seek a leasing agreement so Republic Navy vessels can be based from the Island of Tsukishima to extend our ability to protect our shipping into the Sea of Kyne and beyond.

I understand that pressing this issue at this time may not be the most convenient for you or your staff as I am sure you have innumerable issues already requiring address. As such my Government feels it appropriate to offer the additional use of bases within the Republic for the Imperial Daitōjin Navy to conversely extend it's range and coverage in exchange for these proposed rights.

I am willing to personally meet with yourself or, if it is more appropriate, arrange to have our subordinates coordinate to ensure that we can come to a mutually beneficial arrangement regarding this matter.

Best Regards

- Prime Minister Einion Conway -

Daitō:
Prime Minister Conway,
   I would firstly wish to thank you for the kind words you have shared. The conflict in the Rokkenjiman Sea is a tragedy, certainly one that should never have become necessary, however, I can earnestly celebrate that negotiations to affect a settlement with regards to the dispute. As it stands, the Empire of Daitō, as always, remains committed to the peace and stability of East Ardia, and for the betterment of her peoples, even those who presently find themselves in opposition to our government. Nonetheless, His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor has authorized that I communicate to you our government's interest in this proposal.

   While historically, the Empire of Daitō has been hesitant—the aftermath of the Great East Ardian War notwithstanding—to allow foreign forces to be stationed within our territory, this is a policy which, for the sake of continued cooperation with our allies and partners, has become unnecessary and perhaps detrimental to the Empire's interests. That you have offered a similar military base within Preoria only provides further incentive to our government, which has long seen the Krimeon and Illumic as a region of strategic and geopolitical significance. Thus, in order to facilitate the establishment of such bases, both in Tsukishima and Preoria, I am prepared to travel to Preoria alongside officials of the Imperial Daitōjin Navy, or if it be your wish, to welcome you to Daitō instead.

   I eagerly await your response, and offer the best wishes of the Empire to you and your people.
Signed,
Sadazane Konishi, Prime Minister of the Empire of Daitō

Sorrel:
Office of the Prime Minister
To - The Office of Prime Minister Sadazane Konishi

We thank you for the prompt and positive response we have recieved.

I am glad to hear that you have entered negotiations to reach a settlement on the matter, that no more lives be cast away needlessly is certainly something to treasure, peace above all should be the natural guarantee for all nations.

In order to best progress this I believe it would be most prudent for Daitō to host this meeting, I recognize it is an important time for you and your people and would not wish to draw yourself or any of your staff away from home in the event that your presence becomes essential. If the necessary arrangements are made I am prepared to make best haste for Daitō as soon as is feasible for yourself.

Thank you for the consideration of this, it will bear fruit for both of our people.

- Many thanks

- Prime Minister Einion Conway -

Daitō:
   Despite formally being at war, the city of Shinkyō seemed scarcely different from how it had been not even a month prior; though the state had been mobilized, and regular drills were underway in the event that the ceasefire failed and Daitō were to fall under hostile attack, most seemed to pay it no mind. Life just went on, albeit at a slightly higher cost of living than normal owing to the disruption in ocean-going trade. And of course, many of signs, screens, and billboards that once bore advertisements for a nigh-infinite number of products and services were now often replaced with patriotic slogans and nationalistic imagery, intended to stir the spirits of the Daitōjin people. Perhaps the most noticeable difference, at least for the Preorian Prime Minister, was the moment when his aircraft entered Daitōjin airspace, whereupon his aircraft was intercepted—albeit scheduled—and escorted by a pair of IDAF-marked J-9s as a safety measure while the jet flew into Ōta International Airport.

   At the airport, to some fanfare, Conway and his delegation was met by representatives of the Daitōjin government, as well as by Preoria's ambassador to the country. From there, they were escorted via motorcade not to the Imperial Palace, but rather, to the Prime Minister's Official Residence, or as it would've been more simply known, the Kantei. Upon stepping out of the vehicle, Sadazane Konishi, the Prime Minister of Daitō, greeted Conway.
   "Your Excellency, it is truly a pleasure to welcome you to Daitō on this most... auspicious of occasions." Sadazane said with a slight bow before offering to shake his hand. "This is Marshal Okimoto Esashi, my Minister of War." He added, motioning to one of the individuals in military dress.
   "A pleasure, Mr. Prime Minister." Esashi said with a nod and a smile. It had been at his recommendation that the Air Force had dispatched those aircraft earlier, if only to provide additional protection in the event the ceasefire were, sadly, broken.
   "In any case, I trust the voyage here was pleasant?" Konishi asked moments before honors were to be rendered.

Sorrel:
The Preorian Prime Minister quickly took the hand of his Daitōjin counterpart. It had been a long trip, and even though Preorian executive transport was a comfortable aircraft equipped with all the trappings of any first-rate airline, it had still been an exhausting flight. Wrapped in the anxiety that they were still flying into the airspace a state that was technically at war. The presence of the escorts provided some comfort but it was something that had kept him on-edge as they made the final leg of their journey, he had seen enough conflicts come and go to know that another flashpoint was just one diplomatic misstep away, and if he played it wrong this agreement could end up just another escalation.

"Thank you kindly for the warm reception, my flight was splendid. I'll admit I had some nerves but nothing a strong glass and the gracious escorts your people provided couldn't settle." He said, nodding his head in a slight bow to both of the men. "It is an honour to finally meet both of you in person. And may I say it is excellent to see that life here goes on as usual despite the tensions." Conway stepped slightly to the side, making way to introduce his most essential companion on this trip. "And may I introduce First Admiral Royce Dyere, my naval Chief of Staff and the architect of our arrangement." The aged man stepped forward, wearing his black and white-trimmed dress uniform and holding onto a small leather briefcase. "We are both deeply grateful for the services provided by your Air Force, as I expected the Daitōjin Forces conduct themselves most professionally." The Admiral stated to his own counterpart.

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