OSI, VR, Don Santini Conference

[Thexare]

Emilio sat patiently and listened, never showing any sign of disrespect, only continuing when it was clear that the OSI representative had finished. "I wish I could say relations between Malta and the Zoners have always been good, but we both know that would be a lie. There are, even now, those among us who would see this Freeport destroyed, in fact." He paused, to let that sink in for a moment.

"I do not agree with them; I tell you this only so you know that this will not be as easy as it perhaps should be. Despite these difficulties, our ports have remained open to Zoners, as long as they follow our laws. Now, here is my question: What would you like, and what can you offer in exchange?"