Chapter 1704: Skills (second update, please subscribe)
Genting Plateau is to some extent a wealthy area, some clubs walking between the plateaus. Most of these clubs are closed and in many cases they are only open to members.
It is also because of this that at some times, secret answers between countries will be held in clubs on the Genting Plateau.
Just while the South African president and his group were visiting Chang'an, a secret meeting about South Africa's future was also underway in a heavily guarded club on the Genting Plateau.
In the club room, soft lights are sprinkled on the dark wood decoration, creating a hidden and solemn atmosphere.
Heidrich sat at a round table with the South African Foreign Minister, where two unmoved whiskey were placed, and the ice slowly melted in the amber liquid.
The night outside the window covered the plateau, as if adding a mysterious veil to this secret negotiation.
The negotiations have been going on for a while, but neither side has touched on the real core of the issue. At the beginning, they were briefed on a broad international situation.
This kind of notification also shows the dilemma facing South Africa - they are suffering from the isolation of the international community!
And this is also the basis of this negotiation.
"...So at this special moment, we hope that your country can continue to support us."
As South Africa's Foreign Minister, Pique turned his eyes to Heidrich on the other side, who was the executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. So he was in charge of this negotiation to cover up.
After all, Lee Guoren also needs to accompany the president on a visit here.
After Pique's speech fell, Heidrich leaned forward slightly, his voice low and firm: "South Africa has always been our important partner, and our support for your country has never wavered.
We believe that the accusation of the race according to society does not take into account the special circumstances in South Africa, and such accusation is inappropriate.
And the racial issue belongs to your country's internal affairs, and foreign interference is also unreasonable. Based on the traditional friendship between the two sides, we will continue to stand on your side. "
When he said this, Heidrich did not think he was a double standard, after all, the world itself was a double standard.
The so-called standards are based on one premise. Is it beneficial to himself?
The reason why sEA indulged many problems in South Africa and even repeatedly expressed his support for him. It is because doing so is very beneficial to him.
The South African Foreign Minister nodded, with a look of gratitude on his face, but a trace of complex emotions flashed in his eyes.
But what South Africa needs now is not just verbal support. After all, the pressure from the international community has long put South Africa in isolation.
In this case, what South Africa needs is full support.
Pique spoke slowly with a hint of pleading in his tone:
"Thank you for your understanding and support. At present, under the call of the United Nations, some countries are withdrawing investment from South Africa. We hope that your country can increase its investment in South Africa and help us overcome this difficulty."
This is the United Nations.
They never ignore and turn a blind eye to how some African countries exploit and kill their own people within. He even called on other countries to provide assistance to those behind, saying that it was to help those who were hungry, but in fact it was to help those tyrants maintain their rule.
But for countries like South Africa, even if there are trivial matters, he will act abnormally and look righteous.
Just on the South Africa issue, the United Nations is a double standard of standards - they ignore the turmoil and civil strife that the independent African countries have fallen into, and ignore the difficulties and hunger that the local people have fallen into.
What about the other side?
But there were again and again accusing the white South African regime of racial discrimination against black people. At the same time, he ignored the atrocities of African tyrants.
In my heart, he satirized the United Nations' double standards, and at the same time, Heidrich smiled slightly, a hint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes:
"Increasing investment in Africa is one of our plans. After all, our local resources are relatively scarce, and overseas investment is needed to ensure the demand for resources of local industrial production.
However, I must mention security concerns. The frequent anti-government guerrillas in South Africa are posing a potential threat to our investment."
Pick frowned slightly and said:
"Our army is fully capable of maintaining domestic security and order. Please rest assured of this."
Thinking for a while, he added.
"This time we will buy more weapons from your country to enhance your national defense. Please believe that there will be no problems with security."
Heidrich shook his wine glass gently and his eyes were deep: "I have no doubt about the capabilities of your country's army. But..."
Looking at Pique in front of him, he continued.
"But we must also consider a realistic issue. You are not only facing ordinary guerrillas, but also behind them are the support of Russia and other Eastern countries.
After all, the world has changed now. The Russians and other Eastern countries are trying every means to expand their influence in Africa. Their support for guerrillas will fundamentally change a lot of things."
After pointing out this threat, Heidrich made their request directly:
"But in order to ensure that everything is foolproof, I propose to rent out the Whale Bay in Namibia and set up a military base there. This will help ensure the safety of the entire region."
After making this request, Heidrich stopped talking, just looked at the other party quietly, waiting for the other party's answer.
Upon hearing this, Pique's heart tightened. Whale Bay is located on the eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean in southern Africa. It is not only a strategic location for South Africa, but also an important hub connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
Its deep-water port can be anchored in large warships and merchant ships, and is a key node in controlling maritime trade in southern Africa.
In addition, Whale Bay's geographical location makes it an ideal location for surveillance and intercepting maritime activities in the South Atlantic, and is an indispensable strategic location for any country looking to expand its influence in southern Africa. Many countries are very interested in that port, including the Soviets, whose warships have appeared many times outside the Whale Bay.
Heidrich noticed the other party's hesitation, so he spoke, with a hint of unquestionable firmness in his tone:
"The geographical location of Whale Bay is extremely important. Establishing a military base will not only benefit regional security, but will also provide additional protection for South Africa. This is a win-win situation for both of us.
Of course, the most important thing is that it will have a direct deterrence to the Russians. They will understand that we are unswervingly on your side in terms of security issues in South Africa."
Take a deep breath, and Pique's inner helplessness and pressure were intertwined. He knew that South Africa's international status was already in jeopardy and could not be separated from the other party's support.
This kind of support is not only limited to political, but also in various aspects such as economic and military. In this case, it is almost impossible to refuse the other party's request.
Although he instinctively wanted to refuse, reality forced him to compromise.
He spoke slowly, with a hint of fatigue in his tone: "Mr. Executive, what you know involves many issues, and it is not something I can decide immediately, but we will discuss this issue seriously." Heidrich nodded with satisfaction, and a hint of pride flashed in his eyes. In fact, there was nothing to be proud at all. After all, the negotiation was doomed to the end from the beginning.
South Africa has no choice at all. They only have one choice, which is - accept!
Pike, as South Africa's Foreign Minister, felt powerless, and the international exclusion brought by the racial issue forced him to make concessions again and again.
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He looked out the window, and the Genting Plateau in the night seemed to be shrouded in a mist, just like the future of South Africa, full of unknowns and challenges.
Thinking for a while, Pique said again:
"Sir, if we rent Whale Bay to you, then what can South Africa get? I mean outside of rent."
"Safety guarantee."
Heidrich replied bluntly.
"We will give you complete security, which you can understand as a protection umbrella!
In other words, under any circumstances, we will stand on the side of South Africa to ensure your safety."
"Is this true even under the circumstances of UN sanctions?"
Pick asked back.
"I'm not just talking about politics, but also economic, military and other aspects."
"We will not abandon you under any circumstances. This is our commitment.
And you are very clear that some resolutions will be difficult to pass without our consent."
This is the greatest guarantee. After proposing this condition, Heidrich obviously noticed the change in the other party's expression, which is exactly the guarantee they dreamed of!
Of course, for the sEA, which has finally entered the ranks of major powers, according to such security guarantees, it is within its own ability. Moreover, everyone has worked hard to achieve their current status and has finally reached their current status. Of course, they have to use this position to seize it.
No, it should be said that it is using its international influence to provide corresponding protection to friends, but what about friends?
It will also give you a certain reward.
This is the most naked aspect of the relationship with the country. Don’t say anything, this is a trick. It is just an exchange of interests.
Faced with such friendship, South Africa can certainly refuse.
But will they refuse?
"Okay, I know what to do."
Pick nodded, and then the conversation between the two ended in silence, and the whiskey on the table remained unmoved. The lights at the club are still soft.
After more than ten minutes, two people and several other entourage members. He walked out of the conference room and then left the club by car.
For the outside world, this secret negotiation never existed. But the result of this negotiation will surely inject new waves into the international community.
After all, Whale Bay's strategic position is like a double-edged sword, which not only brings potential protection to South Africa, but also places sEA in a new position in international games.
When leaving the club by car, Heidrich looked at the twilight outside the window and said to himself: "They will agree..."
The reason for this is that the other party has no choice at all.
In this way, the black BMW was driving at high speed on the expressway. When the car passed by the high-speed rail station, looking at the taxi parked near the station, he couldn't help but sigh that the people's life was not easy.
No matter where you are, there will always be people running day and night for life, just like these taxi drivers, they work here when others are resting.
In order to make such a little hard money.
Looking at the drivers standing by the car or sitting in the car waiting for customers, I sighed at their hard work.
Heidrich said to himself: "Only by constantly letting others burst into gold coins, our lives will become easier and better..."
(End of this chapter)