Kingdom of Surdra Embassy Program

[Surdra]

The Kingdom of Surdra has decided to open our country to our fellow nations. Simply fill out the application below and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will process your request. All external security for the Embassy District shall be handled jointly by the Avalon Metropolitan Police Department and the Kingdom of Surdra Government Protection Service, and security within the embassy itself may be handled by either the Kingdom of Surdra Government Protection Service or a security force of the individual nation's choosing.

Nation Name:
Ambassador's Name:
Building Specifications:
Security:
Weapons To Be Brought In:
Other requests:

[Kannex]

Nation Name: Great Empire of Kannex [Dai Kanne Tei-Kuo in Shzakannechi dialect]
Ambassador's Name: Rajeiya Nguteng
Building Specifications: 3 stories. A Kannexian styled building with a Kannexian styled gate and a large garden within it. Inside, on the first floor facing the entrance of the building, there must be a Ka'uri altar fixed to the wall, so that the diplomatic staff may worship the spirits. The embassy should be placed in the Embassy Row, with adequate protection and proximity to Surdran government buildings.
Security: 5 guards
Weapons To Be Brought In: eight Type 92 handguns, three CF05 submachine guns, five ceremonial swords, one dagger (for the diplomatic uniform of Ambassador Nguteng)
Other requests:

[Surdra]

The Kingdom of Surdra and King Michael is glad to welcome the Imperial Government of the Great Empire of Kannex and its Ambassador Rajeiya Nguteng. All of Kannex’s requests have been approved and as a sign of goodwill the Kingdom of Surdra will cover all costs. King Michael hopes that the relationship between the Great Empire of Kannex and the Kingdom of Surdra will grow and prosper over time.

The Kingdom of Surdra as would like to offer attaches from the Ministry of Defense, National Security, and Justice. This would allow for future cooperation between our militaries and law enforcement agencies.

[Kannex]

(OOC: Shall we role-play my ambassador's arrival at your country?)

The External Affairs Ministry of the Imperial Government thanks the Kingdom of Surdra for its generous offers. The External Affairs Ministry agrees that having one attache from the Surdran Ministry of Defense, National Security, and Justice would be beneficial to the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

[The Imperium of Mankind]

Nation Name: The Empire of the Imperium of Mankind (Imperium)
Ambassador's Name: Colonel Lucien Wilder of the Imperial Guard
Building Specifications: 2 story building with gate and wall. Private helipad is requested, but is optional.
Security: 6 Adeptus Astartes
Weapons To Be Brought In: 6 standard Imperial Guard Assualt Rifles with accompanying bayonets. 1 standard Imperial Guard Handgun.
Other requests: Possible trade deal, preferably food (Imperium to import) for weapons manufacturing (Surdra to import)

[Bob101010]

The Federation of Bob101010 (you can just say Bob)
Ambassador's Name: teng isfwwor
Building Specifications: three stories office building With underground basement walled with an gate. we request if possible a helipad.
Weapons To Be Brought In m16 and handguns
Security: 6 Special embassy division troops
Other requests: trade deal we can work out a beneficial trade deal just depends on what you need.

[Surdra]

(OOC: Kannex, Sure I'm up for that. This way we can sort of finish up what we were doing during the Wedding thread, as that was going to how I was going to set up my Embassies in the first place.)

[Surdra]

imperium:

The Kingdom of Surdra would be honored to establish diplomatic ties with the Empire of the Imperium of Mankind. The Kingdom will cover all cost of the embassy and would be glad to hold trade talks with the Imperium at a future date.

[Surdra]

Bob Mylan:
(OOC: Bob? Really? Thats a good one. ;D)

The Kingdom of Surdra is honored to form permant diplomatic ties with the The Federation of Bob101010. The Kingdom will cover all cost of the embassy and would be glad to hold trade talks with Bob at a later date.

[Surdra]

To: External Affairs Ministry of the Great Empire of Kannex
From: Kingdom of Surdra Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: New Kannex Embassy

On the behalf of King Michael, I am happy to inform you that the new embassy to Kannex has been completed and is ready to be occupied. The compound has been constructed to everyone of your specifications and as I'm told has a wonderful view overlooking the Tarras River. The King excitably awaits the arrival of Rajeiya Nguteng.

Mary Walker, Minister of Foreign Affairs

[Kannex]

Ambassador Rajeiya Nguteng looked at the fluffy clouds from his window seat while chugging down some wine. He wasn't an alcoholic, of course, but being sent overseas made him nervous. He didn't know whether to be glad or worried. The post of ambassador was certainly a prestigious position, but being appointed ambassador also meant the higher-ups were afraid of his rising influence and wanted him out of the country.

Nguteng sighed. Regardless, he needed to make a good impression for his hosts. He was likely to meet the Prime Minister of Surdra or some other bigwig or even the Surdran monarch himself.

He stood and made his way to the lavatory. His girlfriend, who was incidentally his private secretary, looked up at him. "What's the matter, Rajeiya?"

"I'm just getting ready for Surdra, Yutyong zhi qoon," replied Nguteng, calling her by her nickname. "You should as well."

"Hae!"

---

The Kannexian government jet flew over the South Medius Ocean for a while before entering Surdran airspace. Ambassador Nguteng came out of his compartment, dressed in a suit. He walked to the window and looked out, taking his first peek at the Kingdom of Surdra...

[Surdra]

A young eighteen year old Air Force Airman shifted in his seat, waiting for the Kannex ambassador’s plane was excruciating. Not only was he bored out of his mind but every officer and his mother was standing over his shoulder. He almost yelled his thanks to Talos when he finialy saw the plane enter his screen.

“Inbound Kannex flight this is Surdran Airspace Control, you are now entering Surdran airspace. Be advised, we are unable to land you at Avalon International Airport at this time due to heavy traffic. We are diverting you to a secondary field at Jaysun Air Force Base.”

The Air Force controller looked around his workstation for a second, looking for the weather report that he had received earlier.

“The weather report is as follows; complete cloud cover from TWO THREE HUNDRED feet to ONE ZERO THOUSAND, visibility is at five miles, 5 knot wind gust from the southwest, and light rains.”

“Surdran Airspace Control, Out.”

_____________________________________________________________________


King Michael tried for the second time to fix his tie knot. He was always nervous meeting new people, a funny thing for a man the ruled over millions of people. His Prime Minister, Richard Anderson, had already been by to brief him on the new Kannex ambassador, he didn’t really like the man personally and professionally. That was Mary Walker’s, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, job and Anderson had clearly stepped on her toes.

He didn’t hear when his wife Heather and the small pack of dogs that followed her around; one Pekingese, two chow-chow, all gifts from Archduke Jyewing Freisth.

“Are you still working on that tie? I swear you would never get dressed without my help.” She couldn’t help but smile as she moved over to help her struggling husband.

Michael let out a small chuckle at her statement. Turning his head to look out the window he couldn’t help but feel little depressed at the dreary scene. “Maybe we should have postponed this,” he thought out loud.

After finishing with his tie Heather gave him a quick kiss, “It will be fine and you worry too much sometimes.”

[Kannex]

"Roger that."

The Kannexian plane made its way to Jaysun Air Force Base. Ambassador Rajeiya Nguteng felt relieved, as he would not have to encounter a large crowd of people from the press.

The government jet landed smoothly at Jaysun Air Force Base runway, as the pilots had plenty of practice. All of them were pilots of the Imperial Air Force.

Ambassador Nguteng exited the plane and looked around the military base...

(OOC: Can you describe the setting to me?)

[Surdra]

As the Kannex jet taxied across the Jaysun flight line, ground crew and pilots stopped in their tracks to watch. While the plane pared four Air Force Security Force Humvees came tearing across the white cement of the flight line throwing up rooster tails of water. They in turn were being chased by four blacked-out SUVs also throwing up rooster tails.

As Ambassador Nguteng stepped off his plane the Security Force surrounded the Kannex jet, setting up a security perimeter. The blacked-out SUVs pulled up near where the Ambassador was standing and first to step out of the vehicle was a two-star Major General quick followed by baby-faced captain carrying a umbrella, trying his very best to keep up with the General.

“Ambassador Nguteng, I’m General Whittier the base commander here at Jaysun, welcome to Surdra sir. May I suggest that we get out of this rain Ambassador?” General Whittier said motioning to the nearest hanger.

“Don’t worry sir my boys will get everything care of here,” the General said as the Captain covered the ambassador and his secretary with the umbrella he had “We have over 7,000 personal assigned to this base. Nearly 1,300 civilian employees and family members are also on the base at any given time. There are two runways here both running east and west. The base is divided into the southern side and the northern side, which we are currently on. We’re just waiting on your trans-“

The General was cut off as the roar of an F-16’s engines came to life. Just as the sound faded off they reached the cover of the hanger. Many of the crew working there were surprised to see the base commander and a foreign official standing in their hanger.

“As I was saying,” General Whittier continued “We apologize for the trouble sir. The current situation with our weapons satellite has caused all sorts of trouble with in our airspace. We only just got word of your arrival half an hour ago. We are just waiting for your helicopter to take you to Avalon. The King is sending his personal helicopter for you; it should be here at any moment.”

[Kannex]

"The King is sending his personal helicopter for me? I am very honored," Ambassador Rajeiya Nguteng spoke in near-native level English. He was genuinely surprised, as in Kannex, the ambassadors met first with the Prime Minister and if lucky, with the Emperor.

Ambassador Nguteng looked around the air force base in wonder. Although it was raining, the size of the air force - as well as the sight of people busily taking care of it - was amazing. "Azhu wanghwai o..." he remarked in amazement to Yutyong.

Yutyong smiled and leaned closer. "Unlike you, Ambassador Nguteng, I've actually been to more than one Imperial Air Force base."

"Unlike you, Yut-chan, I don't have the time to tour air bases," Rajeiya replied, kissing Yutyong on the lips and holding it for a good two seconds. When they stopped, they noticed General Whittier looking at them.

"Ah, allow me to introduce my fiance and secretary, Yutyong Chwentyen. May we... tour the hangar while we await the arrival of the helicopter?"

[Surdra]

“Of course Ambassador,” Whittier turned and pointed out across the base, “On the southeastern part of the base is the Naval Air Station that we share the base with. On the southwestern part is where the majority the heavy lift aircraft are stationed. Also over there are the hangars for the Royal Airlift Squadron. The large white hangar houses the two royal VC-25s that the King uses.”

After giving the Ambassador and his fiancé a moment to take in the view Whittier motioned them back into the hangar, “This hangar houses parts the 333rd fighter squadron, one of our F-15F squadrons.”

Walking up to the nearest Strike Eagle were a four eight-nineteen year old air techs were busy fixing the front landing gear of the Eagle.

“Attention!” One of the youngest techs sprang to attention and saluted when he noticed the General.

“As you were gentlemen,” Whittier responded while returning their salutes, “How’s she coming along guys?”

“She’s just on her time of the month sir,” said the same tech, then he noticed Yutyong standing behind the general, “uh, I meant that we’re just having a real hard time with the gear sir.”

Smiling, the General simply responded, “Carry on.”

For the next ten minutes General Whittier continued giving the Ambassador and his secretary a tour of the rest of the hangar, showing them the five other F-15Fs as well the squadron’s mascot a three year old wolfhound named Bomber. The tour was only interrupted by the sound of a blue and gold S-76 flying in from the west. After stopping its forward movement the S-76 rotated 180 degrees before finally setting down, kicking a wall of rain water.

“Well Ambassador, Ms. Chwentyen, it looks like your ride is finally here,” the General observed.

As the helicopter’s blades stopped spinning the only passenger aboard hopped out and began jogging towards the hanger. During the few seconds it took him to cross the flight line the first rays of sunlight began to break through the clouds.

“Ambassador Nguteng, I’m Captain James Leung of the Royal Guards,” The Captain was the son of two immigrants that left Kannex when he was only two. Both of them had been opponents of the Emperor and had been forced to flee the country. “I’ve been sent here on the request of the King. Your advance team is currently waiting for you at Avalon International; you will be able to contact them in the aircraft sir.”

General turned to face Nguteng offering his hand, “Ambassador it has been an honor, I do hope we will see each other again. Maybe we could arrange a more formal tour sometime in the future; we could even see about get you up in one of our birds.”

[Kannex]

(OOC: This happens every time... unfortunately you can't choose any R/L East Asian surname and pretend it's a Kannexian surname. If you want to see some Kannexian surnames, you could always check my profile. (Thought certain surnames - such as Enailuch and Fureisuthu - are off-limits due to them being royal surnames.) The primary difference between a R/L East Asian name and a Kannexian name is that in a Kannexian name, the surname goes after the given name, a bit like western-styled names.)

Ambassador Rajeiya Nguteng shook the hand of General Whittier. "It is a pleasure meeting you, General," he said before turning to the Royal Guard officer and greeting him. Yutyong and a couple of the Ambassador's aides followed to the helicopter...

[Surdra]

(OOC: The name was created by a name generator and when I saw the name it reminded of something I saw on your nation profile, about speaking against the Emperor. I will admit I didn't give it much thought when I wrote it. Anyways I replaced his surname with one from a friend I know, hope that works.)

Captain James Leung helped the ambassador and his aides board the S-76, directing the Ambassador to the seat that would give him the best view during the flight. With the Ambassador, his Secretary, the two aides, and the Captain there would be just enough seats for everyone. Nguteng sat on the left side, facing forward, with Yutyong sitting on the right side of the cabin. The two aides sat across from her, facing the rear of the craft, leaving the seat across from the ambassador for the captain. This way he could talk to the pilot and ambassador with out and problems, other than the noise from the rotors.

After checking that everyone was seated and strapped in, James gave the pilot the thumb ups. Nodding his head in acknowledgement the pilot began to start the S-76’s engines. Once the rotors were spinning at full speed he lifted the collective, making the S-76 climb. At twenty feet AGL the S-67 pitched forward and headed west. After it cleared the base it turned northward, skimming the trees.

Traveling northward the helicopter passed by several farms and the I-6 the major freeway running southwest from the capital. During the flight the captain pointed a few points of interest but for the most part he kept silent. There wasn’t much to shoe them anyway, that was until the S-76 cross the coast and began its eastward turn over the Ceres Sea. With the sun breaking through the snow white clouds in giant beams of light, it created a scene that most would describe as heaven on earth.

Scattered across the water below them were ships of every shape and size; from small personal boats to super tankers. As they head eastward into the mouth of the Tarras River they crossed over the General William Adams Bridge. They continued to follow the river for a few more miles before passing south of Kings Tower, the tallest structure in Avalon. Captain Leung began to point out locations; such as the Fallen Heroes Memorial Park, the Grand Temple of Talos, the National Surdran Museum, and the Avalon Performing Arts Center, rapid fire as they crossed the city.

Finally they neared Avalon International and from the front of the cabin they could clearly see two large Kannex transport planes sitting on the tarmac with a motorcade parked next to them. The S-76 made a perfect three point landing a hundred feet away from them.

[Kannex]

Ambassador Rajeiya Nguteng and Yutyong Chwentyen occasionally pointed and made remarks about the buildings and the amazing sights. It reminded them much about Kannex, thought the architecture was slightly different. They did, however, avoided much direct conversation with the Kanne-Surdran. It was always awkward to talk with juk-thangs, or children of emigrated Kannexians. After all, they were cultures apart. A Kanne-Malecian or a Kanne-Mutanatian might speak near-native Kannexian, but they could still never compare with a native Kannexian.

Ambassador Nguteng waited patiently, wondering when he would see the King or the Prime Minister...

[Surdra]

After the Kannex delegation entered the motorcade its set out for Wyvern Castle. Escorted by several police cruisers and motorcycles, the delegation quickly crossed the distance between the airport and Wyvern Castle. As they drove through the old city, some of the buildings over a thousand years old, Castle Wyvern slowly crept into view. Because the Castle was built on one of the largest hills along the Tarras River it still dominated the river valley, even with modern buildings rising up around it.

The current castle is divided into four wards; the keep on the eastern side, the middle ward in the center, the lower ward on the western side, and the Royal Gardens on the northern side. The Keep, the oldest part of the castle, is now occupied by the Royal Guards and used as their main barracks. The Middle Ward is home to Wyvern Palace home of the royal family. The Lower Ward, also known as the East Ward is the location of the official offices of the King and Prime Minister. The Royal Gardens covers the entire 500 feet of land between the Tarras River and Wyvern Castle, around 17 acres of gentle sloping land.

As the Kannex motorcade entered the lower ward the road inside the castle was lined with members of the Royal Guards in full dress. Behind the Royal Guards were groups of reporters and their camera crews. Mixed with them a few civilian spectators stood, taking pictures with their cell phones and watching intently as the motorcade pulled in front of the East Ward.

Waiting for Ambassador Nguteng and the rest of the Kannex delegation at the front entrance, flanked by Royal Guardsmen and Surdran and Kannex flags, was Prime Minster Andrews and Foreign Affairs Minister Walker.

[Kannex]

"Wait.. what? Such a large crowd of people just for a mere ambassador?" Ambassador Rajeiya Nguteng glanced at the reporters and the crowd of spectators, deeply worried. He was about to say how beautiful the castle was, but that thought was quickly overshadowed by the sight of so many people. "But I-I-I'm not ready for this!" he remarked in Shuza Kannexian.

"You'll do just fine, Rajeiya," Yutyong leaned over, whispering in his ear. "There's a reason why the External Affairs Ministry chose you."

Ambassador Nguteng nodded, his worries gone. Yutyong's voice worked magic. "You're right." With new-found confidence, Ambassador Nguteng exited the vehicle, waving and smiling at the cameras and spectators. "Hello, Surdrans!"

Rajeiya made his way to the Surdra Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, offering his hand. Behind him, Yutyong bowed slightly in respect. "Nice to meet you, sirs. I am Ambassador Rajeiya Yutyong, representing the Imperial Government of Kannex."

[Surdra]

“Welcome Ambassador Nguteng, I’m Prime Minister Richard Anderson and this it Minister of Foreign Affairs Mary Walker,” said the Prime Minister clearly stealing her thunder. Continuing, “The King is very excited to meet with you. He is very happy with the prospect starting permanent diplomatic relations between our two nations. May we step inside?”

Walking through the main doors they entered the Entrance Hall, a large hallway with a mix of old and modern stonework. The floor was a cool gray marble covered by bright red carpet with a gold border of laurel leaves, medallions, and five-pointed stars. The carpet was surrounded by ten large stone columns, the last visible parts of the original building on the inside, each with crossed swords and a shield with the royal coat of arms. On the walls were portraits of prominent officials and past leaders. At the end of the Hall was another hallway that ran perpendicular to the Entrance Hall, beyond that was the Grand Staircase. At this level the center of the staircase dropped down to an entrance to the Royal Gardens. The two ascending staircases located on the it side rose up to large landing, which featured a large one and a half story window overlooking the gardens, before turning back and heading up to the second floor.

Once they reached the second floor they were met by the Wyvern Castle Chief of Staff, several staff members, two castle cameramen and a few members of the Royal Guards.

Offering his hand the Chief of Staff said, “Welcome to Wyvern Ambassador, May I present to you King Michael and Queen Heather.”

From a room at the end of the western hallway emerged King Michael followed closely by his Queen. The King was wearing a charcoal grey suit with a dark blue tie, while the Queen chose to wear cream colored dress that stopped halfway up her calves. The way the King carried himself as he walked from several years of military service. Despite being well into his mid-forties and the beginning signs of greying hair, the King had the look of someone just entering his thirties. The Queen was even better off; she had aged even better than the King had, her brunette hair still had its youthful color and fullness, even though she was five years older than the King.

It only took the king a few second to cross the distance between the two men. As the King shook the Ambassador’s hand, he remembered to give the cameramen three seconds to take photos before speaking.

“I’m so glad to finally have a representative of the Empire here in Surdra.”

[Kannex]

After looking around the building in amazement and shaking hands with the Chief of Staff, Ambassador Rajeiya Nguteng spotted the King and Queen from the other side of the hallway. He wondered if he should approach the monarch, as was the custom in Kannex. This thought was quickly proved wrong as the King walked to him and shook his hand.

"I am honored, Your Majesties, to be here as the representative the Royal Court of Surdra, from the Imperial Government of Kannex. I an tell you there is no greater pleasure for a diplomat to be standing here in this lovely palace, shaking your hand," Ambassador Nguteng said. He didn't know where the English words came from, but it sounded right in his head.

Next to Rajeiya, Yutyong Chwentyen bowed. "This is my fiance, Yutyong Chwentyen," said the Ambassador.

"It is a pleasure, Your Majesties," Yutyong said with an accent.

[Surdra]

Smiling as he spoke the king said, “Always a pleasure to meet such a lovely woman.” Then turning to the other standing around them, “Thank you gentlemen, Miss. Walker, Prime Minister, you are dismissed.”

Motioning down the hallway, “Shall we talk in my office?” As the two men walked the King stopped every few feet to talk about the various painting that hung from the walls. At the same time the Queen walked beside Yutyong both women talking about how they met their partners, life at home, and many of the other things women like to talk about.

At the end of the hallway they turned into the first room of the Royal Office where the King’s Secretary, a young redheaded woman, sat behind a wooden desk.

Standing as they entered the young redhead said, “Good afternoon your Majesty, can I get anything for you?”

“No Jenny I’m fine, hold my calls would you?” King Michael said holding one of the double doors open for his wife and his two guests, before walking in himself.

Closing the door behind them Jenny said, “As you wish sir, by the way Sir Defense Minister Johnson called. He asked that you call him back as soon as possible.”

The Royal Office is a large rectangular office featuring three large north-facing windows behind the King's desk, and a fireplace at the west end. It has three doors: the west door opens to a balcony overlooking the Royals Garden; the west door leads to a private smaller study and dining room; and the southern double doors opens to the office of the King's secretary which opens to the Main Hallway running east-west in the West Ward. In the center of the room are two large couches, both flanked by the King’s large oak partner’s desk on the north end of the room.

Offering the Ambassador and his fiancé the couch on the right side of the room, the king and his wife sat on the couch across from them.

“So Ambassador I understand that you had a interesting time getting here.”

[Kannex]

Eh. Typical, Ambassador Rajeiya Nguteng thought. He was already getting a general idea of how Surdrans acted. Apparently, it was rude to directly 'get down to business', so he agreed to engage in the small talk. He didn't have much experience in talking with monarchs, but he had a feeling that he wait until the King changed the subject.

"Very interesting indeed, Your Majesty. It is not every day that an employee of the External Affairs Ministry gets to see a Surdran military base and ride on Your Majesty's personal helicopter. Along the way, your Royal Guard captain pointed out some amazing sights and spots in the city."

[Surdra]

"That Mr. Ambassador I have no doubt of,” the king said reaching for a small stack of manila folders, “How about we get down to the business of the day”

Handing the Ambassador the folders he said, “Inside are several proposals that my staff have drafted for your government, they are your standard trade agreement, bilateral air transport agreement, and a limited intelligence partnership agreement.”

The King gave the Ambassador a few moments to thumb through the folders before speaking again, “So Ambassador, what do you think?”

[Kannex]

Ambassador Rajeiya Nguteng looked through the proposal drafts. His eyesight was apparently very good, as he glanced at each proposal with his naked eye, without the use of reading glasses or contact lenses.

Nguteng looked up. "Well, Your Majesty, trade can begin immediately between our two countries, but a limited intelligence partnership agreement may have to wait. I will not lie, Your Majesty. Our two countries have only begun diplomatic relations; it would take some time before our respective governments and intelligence agencies gain the trust of the other."

Nguteng cleared his throat and continued. "Air transport is covered under international law. What the External Affairs Ministry of my country is currently most concerned about is the normalization of relations between our two countries... After that, the Imperial Government may allow me to talk further about possible treaties between our respective nations."

[Surdra]

The King wasn’t surprised at the Ambassador’s reaction to the Intelligence Partnership, he knew it was a longshot the first time his Minister of National Security, Janet Nett, had brought it up.

Pushing the idea from his mind, “I completely understand Ambassador; the normalization of relations between our two countries is also my primary concern. That process my take some time, but I feel that it will be worth the wait.”

After a brief silence the King spoke again, “Well Ambassador, you are no doubt tired from you trip today and wish to retire. Your men have mostly set up at your embassy by now. I cannot think of anything else that we do at this present time, can you?”

[Kannex]

Ambassador Nguteng pondered for a few seconds. "I can't think of any at the moment. It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty."

[Surdra]

"The honor was all mine Ambassador," King Michael said rising.

Both the King and Queen walked with the Ambassador and his secretary as they made back downstairs to the main entrance once again stopping every once and a while to talk about various items in the West Ward. Upon exiting the building they found that only a handful of reporters still remained and the Ambassador’s car was just pulling up.

As one of the Royal Guardsmen opened the rear door, the King shook Nguteng’s hand one last time before saying, “Once more Ambassador let me say, Welcome to Surdra. I hope that you will enjoy your time in Surdra.”