Izaakian President Blanc and Efladian Prime minister Tirng have arranged a state visit to Eflad.
Agenda:
3rd of July: President Blanc arrives, welcoming ceremony at the PMs residence.
4th of July: groundbreaking ceremony at the IAF Glempo site, meeting at the PMs office.
5th of July: joint session of the Izaakian Parliament and Efladian Sænat, parting ceremony at the PMs residence, President Blancs departs
2nd of July 2022.
President Blanc was coming to the end of a long winters day of work, and a snow storm had begun to lay another layer of snow across Keylian Izaakia. She was rather looking forward to her trip to the tropics, if only to have some nice weather. Retreating to the kitchen at Fin House, she started a fire, and began to cook her supper, which was a simple fried Pheasant Breast in a Garlic and Mushroom cream sauce on a sourdough slice of toast.
As she tucked into her supper by the log fire she was wondering about all the great opportunities that her trip to Eflad would bring. As a socialist nation, it had always been quite closed to outside companies, but as the nation is beginning to liberalise economically great opportunities have arisen, such as the deal to buy trains, and president Blanc was thirsty for a good news story. Her recent state visits have been fraught with issues, however the visit of The Stoinian King had been a success in the end, but she was happy to go and visit a nation that would truelu be friendly.
After supper, she washed up, and read a few chapters on a book about Efladian culture, before packing, last minute as she always does, and by 10pm she was once again out the door, and driving herself to New Mako / Izaakston airport. Usually, Bomber Command one departs from East of Izaakston airport, however due to winter conditions it is standard practice to depart from New Mako / Izaakston which has much more capable ice clearing abilities as a much busier and more important airport.
She drove through the quite deserted streets of Izaakston for a Saturday night, through what was a heavier snow storm than forecast. Headed west, she passed a few pubs and night clubs, which were glowing in the gloom and darkness of outside, and wished she could drop in.
Once she made it to New Mako / Izaakston airport, she boarded Bomber Command One, and after a short defrosting of the Wings, she had taken off, and was nice and toasty wrapped up in the bed of her Bomber Command Quarters.
Gianni: “Izaakia, I hate you so much. You’re such a good bad guy. Must be because of your genes“.
Gianni, 21:42 14 Dec 2020, # Pacifica Discussion
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After a long and weary day full of meetings, the Prime Minister Tirng took the metro to her residence, the “Old House”.
Arrived, she noticed her husband was making dinner. He made some simple spaghetti pesto with shrimp. Her children were about to go sleep. It was one of those days where she would come home late with her children already in bed.
She finished her dinner and got comfortable in her sofa. With the fire in the fireplace cracking, she informed herself on Izaakian history. She checked the agenda for tomorrow and prepared everything for breakfast before checking her mails again.
It wasn’t long after, that she went to sleep.
3rd of July
President Blanc woke up as Bomber Command One slowed down below supersonic speeds as it headed west over northern Bailtem. She’d not had too bad of a nights sleep, however she was never overly brilliant at sleeping on a plane. She showered and got dressed in her quarters, and then proceeded to her seat just in time for landing. Looking out the windows she saw the tropical forest covered hills on Eflad, and was looking forward to feeling the sunny warmth she became acclimatised to during her time as ambassador to Besern.
Gianni: “Izaakia, I hate you so much. You’re such a good bad guy. Must be because of your genes“.
Gianni, 21:42 14 Dec 2020, # Pacifica Discussion
3rd of July
Prime Minister Tirng was woken up early than usual by her children who were ecstatic to tell her that today they were visiting the local fire departments.
Her husband, Mark, ran to their sleeping room saying "Ey, don't wake up your mom, let her sleep!", with a half made sandwich in his hands. It was too late. Hanna was already up.
After bringing her children to school, which was just a walk away, she got back to find her advisors already at her house. Not long after she boarded the metro to head to the Sænatorium where she has a meeting with some committee chiefs, before boarding the metro once again to head to the airport where President Blanc would be landing shortly.
Bomber Command One touched down in Eflad remarkably smoothly, and parked in its designated position. President Blanc stood up as the plane stopped and stretched her legs and arms after the long flight, she was partly wondering how she’d be getting around Eflad, knowing that Efladian leaders often use public transport. As the doors opened she felt the hot fresh air through the cabin, and headed for the door. She looked down the stairs and saw Prime Minster Tring, and offered a courteous smile as she descended.
Gianni: “Izaakia, I hate you so much. You’re such a good bad guy. Must be because of your genes“.
Gianni, 21:42 14 Dec 2020, # Pacifica Discussion
On the metro she went through the procedure once again. President Blanc would get here on the Bomber One and land at the Tehnograd Int'l. PM Tirng was set to arrive there an hour earlier for her security team to get ready, as she persisted they take the metro making the lives of her detail even harder. Whilst she was riding the M5 she was approached by some fans and was reminded why she became PM: to change the lives of the Efladian people for better.
Arriving at the airport she saw that the security perimeter was already set and that the places designated for visitors were crowded. Pres. Blanc was inboud in 47 minutes. She got dressed in the changing rooms the Airport has and prepared herself mentally. The press was already there and the pedestal for where they would take a few questions by the press.
A half an hour and a some coffee later she got into her designated place as the Bomber One was approaching. It landed soft like butter and got into position. The stairs were runned towards the plane as it parked and opened the door. Prime Minister Tirng stood there and smiled to President Blanc standing at the door, knowing this could be the start of a long lasting friendship between their nations.
President Blanc approached PM Tirng, and although this was the first time they had met, she went straight for the hug. Saying “I’m so glad you’ve invited me to visit and have some discussions about how we can build a future together”.
Gianni: “Izaakia, I hate you so much. You’re such a good bad guy. Must be because of your genes“.
Gianni, 21:42 14 Dec 2020, # Pacifica Discussion
Hanna waited until Pres. Blanc walked down the stairs from the plane, making herself ready for a handshake. She was then of course a bit surprised to see that Pres. Blanc went in for a hug. Neverthless she made it seem as if she was just extending her arm for a hug as well. A bit perplexed but happy that Blanc was comfortable in Eflad.
"Well this is the chance to build a long lasting friendship between our nations and ourselves. I'm so glad you came!" Then, as the cameras clicked, she leaned to whisper in the Presidents ear: "That's what she said!" as she started laughing.
A couple of meters away a microphone stand was ready for them to make a statement. The PM showed in the direction of the stand and said "This way, the press and the people want a couple of words and who are we to dissapoint them‽" as she started walking towards the microphones.
"Hello everyone!
Thank you for coming today, as we welcome Pres. Blanc to Eflad! This visit is hopefully a start into a new era of friendship between Eflad and Izaakia!
Thank you"
President Blanc chuckled at Pm Tirngs hugely inappropriate comment, and said “oh I think we’re going to get along just fine”. She truly appreciated PM Tirng breaking the barrier of over formality.
President Blanc moved to the press to make a statement after PM Tirng and she said.
“I’d very much like to thank PM Tirng and the Efladian nation for a very warm welcome, and I’m not just talking about the stifling weather, I think I’ve forgotten what this is like from my days as ambassador to Besern, certainly beats the gruelling Izaakian winter we’re having. Anyway, back on point, I think this trip is very much the start of a new era of closer and more prosperous ties with Eflad, and I hope we can build those ties perhaps closer than we ever have with another nation before. I also hope we can work closely together to build stability in the region, with the opening of a new base in the country which provides an opportunity for much closer security ties.
Thank you.”
Gianni: “Izaakia, I hate you so much. You’re such a good bad guy. Must be because of your genes“.
Gianni, 21:42 14 Dec 2020, # Pacifica Discussion
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