Rhine Palace.
Crown Prince Friedrich and the others were waiting leisurely in the reception room for the Soviet guests to arrive. Crown Prince Friedrich was reading the latest newspapers, and he was in quite a good mood. With the outbreak of the European War, East Africa's economy had become active once more.
Now, under pressure from Germany, the Soviet Union had no choice but to personally send a delegation to East Africa to discuss cooperation. This gave East Africa the initiative.
After an unknown amount of time, Soviet Foreign Minister Litvinov and the others finally arrived. Litvinov solemnly greeted Crown Prince Friedrich and the other senior East African officials one by one.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince of East Africa."
Crown Prince Friedrich also rose to shake his hand amicably. "Your Excellency Litvinov, I have been waiting for quite some time. Welcome to East Africa as well. May I ask what purpose your country had in sending envoys to East Africa this time?"
With a smile, Litvinov said, "I have come to East Africa on behalf of the Soviet Union this time, naturally because we wish to further improve and promote relations between our two countries."
"East Africa and the Soviet Union are both great powers of decisive importance in the world. Cooperation between our two countries would greatly benefit peace and development throughout the world."
Crown Prince Friedrich did not respond, merely instructing, "Serve tea to our Soviet guests."
Then he turned to Litvinov and said, "Please take a seat first, Your Excellency. Matters between the Empire and the Soviet Union can be discussed at leisure."
Once both sides were seated, Crown Prince Friedrich finally asked unhurriedly, "May I ask what specific ideas the Soviet side has this time?"
Sitting upright, Litvinov replied, "Your Highness the Crown Prince,