Chapter 1702 Old friends who can burst into gold coins (third update, please subscribe)
In the study of the official residence, soft lights sprinkled on the cork floor, and the neatly arranged books on the bookshelf and the map on the wall add a bit of solemnity to the room.
Li Yian sat behind the wide desk, and while looking through the report, he listened to Li Guoren's report with a focused expression. Li Guoren sat on the soft chair at the table and reported on the visit of the President of South Africa: "Your Excellency, the President of South Africa is about to visit. This is our opportunity to further deepen our relations with South Africa." Li Guoren looked at you and continued to report:
"In view of this action by various countries, we should increase our support for South Africa and increase investment in South Africa, especially the development of mineral resources. South Africa has extremely rich mineral resources, many of which we need, and South Africa is the world's first gold producer. After all, gold is the basic reserve."
Li Yian nodded, frowned slightly, and asked:
"South Africa's mineral resources are indeed coveted. But what is their internal situation? Will the turmoil caused by the apartheid policy affect our investment?"
Li Guoren opened the document, browsed quickly, and then replied:
"South Africa's apartheid policy has indeed triggered serious internal conflicts and international condemnation. The United Nations passed Resolution 181 in 1963 to impose a non-mandatory arms embargo on South Africa.
Now, they are seeking further embargo to prevent South Africa from obtaining weapons. In addition, the United Nations also called on companies from various countries to withdraw their investment from South Africa. "
He paused, with a hint of caution in his tone: "This visit to the South African president is obviously to win support. They hope to prevent further sanctions while ensuring the supply of weapons. This is why our relations with South Africa have deepened over the past few years - the tougher the United Nations sanctions on South Africa, the closer we are to our relationship. "
Li Yi put down the document, crossed his hands and placed it on the desktop, and a sharp flashed in his eyes:
"So, in the view of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, what is our position? Is it in our interest to support South Africa? ”
Although the strategy of "being friends with tyrants" has long been established, many times it is necessary to comprehensively analyze the pros and cons.
At this time, the analysis department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs needs to conduct a comprehensive analysis and then make the final decision based on its own judgment.
Li Guoren nodded with a firm tone:
"Your Excellency, it is in our own interests to support South Africa. First of all, South Africa's mineral resources, especially gold, are crucial to us.
Secondly, South Africa's geopolitical status in Africa cannot be ignored. Just as you said in a few years - we need Africa, and to a certain extent, South Africa is our most powerful helper in Africa!
Among the three countries of South Africa, Central Africa and East Africa, only South Africa has the ability to protect itself, with a white population exceeding 22% of the total population. In the entire Southern Africa, they are the only white regime capable of protecting themselves. "
Although many local whites were unwilling to give up their wealth and land during the wave of African independence, they had to face the reality in the end because of their limited population.
But South Africa is different. The proportion of white people in South Africa is very high, and in addition to whites, there are also people of color, which is the descendant of the intermarriage between the whites and the indigenous Namas in the 17th century.
The Jews were classified as whites, and the Tang people were classified as a subpopulation below the whites, and together with the Japanese, they were classified as "Honor Whites".
In addition, there are several basic populations of Indians, Malays and blacks.
If people of color are included, the white population is more than 35%, and if Indians are added, it will even exceed 40%.
This is also the fundamental reason for the stability of the rule of the white regime in South Africa. Without external sanctions and political pressure, the rule of the white regime in South Africa will continue.
"To some extent, South Africa is like Israel, supporting him from the perspective of helping us in Africa, our interests in Africa, making us need such a country."
Li Yian pondered for a moment, then slowly said:
"It will become our indispensable helper, or thug in Africa."
Thug!
This is the role South Africa needs to play in Africa in the future, it is just a black glove.
"Your Excellency, you are right. But we cannot ignore the pressure from the international community. The influence of the United Nations cannot be underestimated. If we publicly support South Africa, it may cause some diplomatic trouble."
Li Guoren reminded you, and said:
"Your Excellency, we can adopt a more flexible strategy. On the surface, we can remain neutral and even express "concern" about South Africa's apartheid policy.
But in fact, we can increase investment and arms supply in South Africa. It doesn’t matter what we say between countries, but what is important is how to do it. "
Li Yian nodded, and a hint of praise flashed in his eyes: "This is a good strategy. But we must also pay attention to our stance, and we must have what we should say and what we should have. "
Li Guoren nodded and said: "I understand, yourselves. I will arrange for relevant departments to formulate detailed plans. ”
Li Yian stood up, walked to the window, his eyes turned to the distant night view, with a hint of emotion in his tone:
"The situation in South Africa is indeed complicated, but this is also our opportunity. In the Cold War environment, Africa has become a chess game for major powers. Britain's retreat, the expansion of the United States and the Soviet Union, and the wave of independence in the African region, these are both opportunities and challenges. As long as we grasp the right measure, we can occupy a favorable position in this African game."
After a pause, Li Yian added:
"Africa is related to our future, so we cannot retreat no matter what."
"I understand, Your Excellency!"
Li Guoren nodded and whispered, "Your Excellency, during the visit of the South African President, we can arrange a non-public meeting to further explore the details of cooperation."
Li Yian nodded and said, "Well, just do it."
Li Yian stood in front of the window and was silent for a moment. The night outside the window was dark, staring at the night, he whispered to himself:
"Nord of South Africa is the acting president. He has just taken office for a few months and has visited Chang'an. This itself shows the problem - South Africa needs our support. With the cold relationship with the UK, we are the only one willing to support them. They all need our support in diplomacy, politics, and military aspects. In fact, this is also an important bargaining chip for us." "Yes, your Excellency, no matter who the president of South Africa is, they cannot do without our support." Li Guoren added from the side: "So, they need us, and this is also a favorable opportunity for us to expand our influence in South Africa."
Li Yian did not speak, but just stood quietly by the window, still looking into the distance.
A few days later, South African acting President Joshua Francis Nord arrived in Chang'an on South African Airlines' C707 passenger plane.
As the passenger plane slowly lowered its height, President Nord looked down at the city from the air through the porthole, and the skyscrapers shone brightly under the sunset.
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The glass curtain wall reflects the light of the sunset, as if countless golden mirrors are embedded on the earth. The towering complexes look particularly magnificent in the interweaving light and shadow. Their outlines are clearly and sharply outlined by the sunset, like golden giants.
"This is the city of the future that people call!"
Nord stared at Chang'an silently. He just took office three months ago. The reason why he chose this place as his first visit was to seek help.
"Pick, will they reject the sanctions of the United Nations as they did in the past?"
As Foreign Minister, Pik, listened to the president's question, thought for a while and said:
"This is exactly the purpose we came here. Africa. Now the SEA has a very wide interest in Africa. Farms in East Africa and mines in Central Africa and South Africa are all what they need and they cannot do without. What they need is a stable and well-ordered government. Only in this way can their investment security be guaranteed, rather than those independent, chaotic, and corrupt black governments!
We..."
Pique glanced at the city outside the window and said with certainty:
"We are their best and the only choice. They will support us and reject the proposal, but this does not mean we don't have to pay a price."
"Price..."
Nord pondered for a while, then nodded and said:
"Yes, anything in this world needs to pay a price."
Before the plane was about to land, looking at the city in the setting sun, Nord said, "I hope we can get what we want!" "I will definitely do it!" Pique said, "After all, we have prepared a big gift package for them!"
When their words fell, the plane slowly landed at the airport. When the plane landed, Li Yian was right next to the airport, quietly staring at the South African Airlines C707 aircraft. In the past decade, the C-Series aircraft have been sold all over the world, and South Africa is also its important customer.
In fact, countries like South Africa and South America are the most important markets for C-Series aircraft in the Cold War environment. These countries have certain autonomy and certain funds.
Of course, it also includes weapons. In fact, these markets have been the most important arms market for SEA in the past decade.
This time, they should also prepare a big gift package!
At this time, President Nord walked out of the plane. After he walked down the boarding ladder, Li Yian walked over and reached out to welcome him.
"Welcome to you, my friend!"
This is not wrong. For Li Yian, as long as he can make gold coins, he will be friends. Even if he was not in the past, he will definitely be old friends in the future.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency"
In this way, the two of them held their hands together, and the South African President immediately began his visit to the SEA.
(This chapter ends)