Chapter 1190 Southern Country Event
Dar es Salaam City.
Dar es Salaam is decorated with lights and colorful lights everywhere in October. It has made great efforts for the World Expo.
The city appearance, which was originally in a mess due to the new economic policy, has been given a new look after the governance of the municipal government.
Under the new economic policy, economic development is given priority. Therefore, in order to save costs, many entrepreneurs and self-employed people who have mushroomed in East Africa choose to live in Dar es Salaam by setting up stalls. Saving money on rent had other associated costs, but East Africa chose to turn a blind eye to this situation at the time.
This has put huge pressure on the health, transportation, and public security of Dar es Salaam. Coupled with the influx of foreign businessmen, the entire city of Dar es Salaam will inevitably be in chaos.
But now that the World Expo is to be held, it certainly cannot continue. After two months of governance by the Dar es Salaam Municipal Government, the order of the entire city seemed to return to the era of fully planned economy overnight.
"Your Excellency Pereira, welcome to East Africa!" said the second prince of East Africa, Karls: "We are very happy that the Brazilian government, as our friend, can actively participate in the Dar es Salaam World Expo. . ”
Pereira is the representative sent by the Brazilian government this time, and Brazil is also one of the most important South American countries in East Africa. Although Argentina is now very powerful in South America, it is even more powerful economically.
But compared with Brazil, its potential is limited after all. Brazil’s land area alone is nearly three times that of Argentina. Although it has not been effectively developed, it is exactly the partner that East Africa hopes for.
If it were Argentina, it would be completely different. Precisely because Argentina appears to be particularly "rich and powerful" on the outside, Argentines are not as "aware of current affairs" as the Brazilian government when facing other countries.
Argentina has even compared itself to some European countries and considers itself a figure. After all, many European countries are not as wealthy as Argentina today.
So in its contacts with East Africa, Argentina naturally believes that the two sides should have an equal relationship. After all, this is the attitude of Britain, France and other countries towards Argentina.
Brazil is different. It is a typical "poor and backward" country. This is the impression Brazil gives to the world today. Many years ago, East Africa was almost the same in the outside world.
Pereira was also surprised by the generosity of East Africa. He said to Karls with some surprise: "I didn't expect that your country would send you, the prince, to host this East Africa Expo. I'm really flattered." .”
Karls is the second prince of East Africa, and he can be said to be quite dazzling in terms of identity and status. After all, the Rhine royal family used to be sparsely populated, and it was only during Ernst’s generation that this changed, so among the several princes of the royal family, Ernst was It is given reuse.
Several princes often worked for Ernst, and they were even involved in some government affairs. After all, in Ernst's plan, except for Crown Prince Friedrich, all other princes would be enfeoffed in the future. If you are overseas, it is not acceptable if you are not familiar with government affairs.
Karls said politely: "Your Majesty Pereira, you are so polite. Our East African government also attaches great importance to this World Expo. Each country invited is also carefully selected, so we will join in the celebration together." It’s a grand event, so you should be more open-minded. Win-win cooperation is the mainstream of the future relationship between our two countries.”
In fact, except for some special countries, this East Africa World Expo can be called it. for the "Southern States Exposition."
Southern countries are actually a vague concept of backward countries in previous lives. Many underdeveloped countries are concentrated in the southern hemisphere or in the south of the economically developed countries in the north.
This is what Karls meant by "careful selection". In order to get the southern countries to participate, East Africa can be said to have spent a lot of effort. Basically, they invited everyone they could. East Africa, which had no money, even paid extra to help them. Travel to East Africa.
And for countries in the southern hemisphere, or some special markets, such as the Far Eastern Empire, some Middle Eastern countries, and East Africa, a large number of personnel are specially dispatched to provide one-on-one services. I am afraid that they will be in Dar es Salaam this time. During my trip, my understanding of East Africa was not deep enough.
A total of forty-three countries and regions were invited to participate in East Africa this time. This number is not a small number, because many regions are actually colonies of certain big countries, such as India, Vietnam, and Australia.
Among them, the British colonies were invited the most. After all, the British colonies along the Indian Ocean are also the most numerous, including smaller colonies or semi-colonies such as Egypt, Oman, and Aden. The countries and regions invited by East Africa can be summarized according to this logic. In order of importance, they are the countries and regions along the Indian Ocean, the countries and regions in the southern hemisphere, and the countries and regions in the south.
Among these countries, Brazil, the Far Eastern Empire, Australia, and India are particularly prominent because of their large size.
Prince Carles said to the Brazilian exhibitors: "I have important matters to attend to, so I can no longer accompany you. This is the Deputy Minister of Commerce, Rodes, who will lead you to continue to take over. On the way down. "
Kars has a very heavy task. He will have to receive people from basically every country and region in the future, so it is naturally impossible for him to be a nanny for the Brazilians.
Pereira naturally knew this, so he didn't feel unhappy at all. In fact, being able to meet the prince of East Africa was enough to satisfy him.
Rhodes, the tool man, stepped forward at this time and began to communicate with the Brazilian exhibitors. He said to Pereira: "We have prepared accommodation, vehicles, catering and other services for your country."< br>
"Your country's accommodation is arranged at the Oriental Hotel in Dar es Salaam. This is one of the best accommodations in Dar es Salaam. Food and beverages will be specially provided during the period to ensure that you will feel at home."
“At the same time, we have prepared special vehicles and drivers for you. If you want to go anywhere, you can go with us. The driver said hello, traveling in Dar es Salaam is very convenient.”
As he spoke, Rhodes led everyone to a group of government luxury cars and helped Brazilian exhibitors carry their luggage. Seeing these luxury cars, the Brazilian exhibitors were greatly shocked, and they also felt the sincerity of the East African government.
With the help of the East African staff, their luggage was placed in the back compartment, and Rhodes invited Pereira to sit in the second car. The first car was naturally used to clear the way.
There is still some distance from the landing site to the Oriental Hotel, but even this journey is an eye-opener for Pereira.
He said to Rhodes in amazement: "I have been to many countries, including many big cities like New York, London, and Paris, but I have never seen a city as densely packed with traffic as Dar es Salaam. . ”
On both sides of the convoy, cars passed by. Cars that are rare in other countries are like cabbage in East Africa.
Seeing Pereira's surprised expression, Rhodes also asked quite proudly: "Your Excellency Pereira, I'm afraid you have never been to East Africa?"
Pereira He nodded and said: "Not really."
Rhodes said: "If you have been to East Africa, especially at the beginning of this century, you will not be so surprised, because we in East Africa, as a car kingdom, Car production far exceeds that of other countries, so in East Africa, cars are not a luxury, but a daily travel tool for many people. ”
"Even ordinary people, as long as they work hard for a few years, can save a sum of money and buy a car. Today, the number of registered cars in our country alone exceeds tens of millions."
Rhodes' words moved Perey. I feel dumbfounded. What is the concept of tens of millions of vehicles? You must know that Brazil's population is only about 30 million.
So through a simple data, Pereira has a deep understanding of the national strength of East Africa. I am afraid that in the automobile industry alone, East Africa can be compared with the national industry of Brazil.
As of 1914, the number of factories in Brazil was only over 3,000, which was basically the level of East Africa in the 1970s.
(End of this chapter)