Greetings, Zoners. I come to you again after a sizable period of inaction by both of us, due to your request for time to deal with the other issues being adressed by your council. Luckily, the forces of Liberty have thusfar been very patient with the delay, but it's running thin lately. They would like to see some progress, and so would I.
I will outline again what Liberty would like from a future agreement:
-The shift of the responsibility from the Zoners to the forces of Liberty to punish violent criminals proactively within Zoner no-fire zones, instead of relying on the unreliable and insufficient on-site presence by members of the Zoners to stop violent criminals fleeing and abusing your facilities.
-This would also cover the punishment of groups or individuals using Zoner stations in Liberty patrolled territory as bases for attacks on the forces of Liberty or the citizens within.
-The no-fire zones affected would be those around Freeport 2 in Bering and Ames Research Station in Kepler.
The Zoners also have things to gain, such as:
-Relaxation of the embargo law, specifically for Zoner ships.
-Easier access to the system of Pennsylvania for Zoner ships, including warships which are not currently permitted.
-A measure of restraint by Liberty lawful forces and direct consultation with the Council of Zoners when Zoner vessels are found to be committing illegal activities within the borders of Liberty.
I do require a swift response and the commencement of talks between us. As I said, the patience of the forces of Liberty is wearing thin, and I have a feeling that you would prefer to converse with me rather than a military leader.
Regards, Harrison McRemitz
The secretary of state for foreign affairs.
