Five Demands to Riyana

ARTICLE 1

• A detailed plan for the transfer of administrative control of the Provinces of Sémlivga, Nisancúbhl, and Cuámbhual to the Qonklese Empire must be submitted within 30 days of accepting the ultimatum.
• All public infrastructure and facilities, including transportation, utilities, and public services, must be handed over to the Qonklese administration within 60 days.
• Tax revenues from the ceded provinces will be redirected to the Qonklese Empire, with a 10% royalty to be paid to the Riyana government for a period of 10 years.

ARTICLE 2

• A total of five Qonklese High Advisors will be appointed to the Riyan Parliament, with one advisor assigned to each of the following key areas: foreign affairs, defense, economy, internal affairs, and infrastructure.
• The Qonklese High Advisors will have veto power over any legislation or policy that is deemed to conflict with the interests of the Qonklese Empire.
• Regular consultations between the Riyana government and Qonklese High Advisors must be held to review and discuss policy matters, with a minimum of one consultation per quarter.

ARTICLE 3

• Riyana's government must develop a comprehensive resettlement plan for Riyans being deported from the ceded provinces, ensuring adequate housing, employment, and social services are provided in their new communities.
• The resettlement process must be completed within 18 months, with progress reports submitted to the Qonklese Empire every three months.
• The Qonklese Empire will provide financial assistance for the resettlement process, covering up to 50% of the costs, subject to verification of expenses.

ARTICLE 4

• The Qonklese Empire will be granted a 99-year lease for the land in the city of Cúbhlgabh designated for the naval base and shipyard.
• Riyana's government must provide all necessary permits and approvals for the construction and operation of the naval base and shipyard within 90 days of accepting the ultimatum.
• A minimum of 60% of the workforce employed in the construction and operation of the naval base and shipyard must be native Riyan workers. Training programs will be established to ensure that Riyan workers possess the necessary skills for their roles.

ARTICLE 5

• The Riyan government must publicly endorse and support the Qonklese Empire's positions on international and regional issues when requested to do so by the Qonklese government.
• Riyana must refrain from entering into any military alliances or treaties that may be detrimental to the interests of the Qonklese Empire.
• Riyana will provide the Qonklese Empire with preferential access to its natural resources, as well as preferential trade agreements that include reduced tariffs and simplified customs procedures.

Riyan Official Response

We, the Government of Riyana, have carefully considered the demands set forth in your ultimatum. We understand the significance of the matters at hand and the potential consequences should we fail to comply with your requests. However, after thorough deliberation, we must respectfully reject your demands.

These demands infringe upon the sovereignty, dignity, and self-determination of our nation and our people. The cession of three provinces and the redirection of tax revenues to the Qonklese Empire would cause undue hardship to our citizens and undermine our capacity to govern effectively. Furthermore, the appointment of Qonklese High Advisors with veto powers in our Parliament threatens our democratic institutions and the ability of our elected representatives to serve the best interests of the Riyana people.

The resettlement plan, leasing of land for a naval base, and the requirement to endorse and support the Qonklese Empire's positions on international and regional issues compromise our autonomy and constrain our ability to pursue independent foreign policy. We also find it unacceptable to be bound by restrictions on forming military alliances or treaties that could protect our national interests.

In light of these concerns, we must stand firm in our rejection of the demands. We have an unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and dignity of our nation, and we are prepared to defend these principles with all means at our disposal. We sincerely hope that diplomatic channels can still be explored to avoid the escalation of this conflict. However, rest assured that we are prepared to mobilize our forces to protect the interests of Riyana and its people should it become necessary.

President X The Government of the Republic of Riyana