Li Lan naturally didn't know what was happening in Ukraine, and he was talking to South Sudanese President Kiir at the moment.

South Sudan is the youngest country in the world, and of course the poorest, even though Somalia became an independent state.

Kiir, as the first president of South Sudan, is naturally extremely worried about the current situation of the country's lack of economy, and the whole country depends on that bit of oil to survive, which is completely a drop in the bucket.

When the country was founded, although the United States assisted South Sudan with $300 million, the $300 million was not without a price between countries, but in fact, South Sudan did not get much benefit at all.

Over the years, Kiel has also traveled to many countries, saying that it is a state visit, but in fact, to put it bluntly, it is borrowing money, crying poor, hoping to get affordable assistance from various countries.

In the end, it was only in China that Kiel could be regarded as having a harvest. In fact, it is no wonder that the world's economy is sluggish, the whole of Europe has no money, and the United States is also busy with the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of that year.

After more than two years as president, it was the first time that Kiir had officially met with the head of state of another country, and he was inexplicably moved to hear the other party offer to help him.

Asking for help and reaching out are two completely different emotions for the person being helped.

Kiir never thought he could get anything from his neighbors, because South Sudan is surrounded by poor countries. Even if Somalia's economy starts to grow, for a country in the early stages of development, the more money the better.

Therefore, Li Lanyi proposed to take the initiative to help South Sudan. Kiel felt both embarrassed and embarrassed, out of respect for the kindness. For the first time, he rejected foreign aid: "I am very touched by President Lee's kindness to the people of South Sudan. But Somalia is not rich, and money is needed everywhere, and I really can't bear to undermine the nation-building of Somalia, so I have taken your heart and will remember your friendship with South Sudan. ”

"Huh!" When Li Lan heard this, he was also a little surprised, this president who looks like a bamboo pole is not only the thinnest president in Africa. It's still a pretty cute president, and he can't help but laugh.

However, Li Lan is not a person who can take it back casually when he speaks, and his support for South Sudan is not verbal. Although Somalia also needs money everywhere, it is still possible to take out some of it, and his own small coffers are quite rich, and the arms business is booming. None of these receipts were counted in the state treasury and belonged to private individuals, after all, he wanted to raise an army, and it was impossible for him to live without his own small treasury.

"President Kiir. I made a decision that would be difficult for outsiders to change, though. Now I've changed my mind. After smiling slightly, Li Lan spoke: "Originally, I planned to do so in the next ten years. A total of 10 billion Somali shillings have been sent to South Sudan for construction funds, and now ......"

Li Lan stretched the sound of the word Ma very long. His eyes were watching the changes in Kiel's expression to see how he would react when he heard his words, but he was a little disappointed, and Kiel's face and eyes did not change in the slightest.

You must know that 10 billion Somali shillings are also worth nearly $1.5 billion, which is not a small amount, and Kiel's ability to keep his face unchanged is indeed somewhat beyond Li Lan's expectations.

In fact, Li Lan didn't know that in fact, Kiir had been mentally prepared since he refused Somali aid, and even if he knew how much it was, he didn't care much. Because in his opinion, when Li Lan said that he changed his mind, he was naturally obeying his wishes, and he would not have any illusions.

As a last resort, Li Lan could only continue, "I have decided to increase my support for South Sudan's domestic infrastructure in the next ten years on the basis of the original plan, 10 billion Somali shillings, and 1 billion Somali shillings a year, and I will send a professional engineering team to South Sudan to help South Sudan build its own hydropower plants, build roads, and improve infrastructure construction." ”

This time, Li Lan finally saw Kiel's expression and the shocked look in his eyes, and suddenly, his heart was also happy.

"President Li, this, this, all this is gratuitous aid?" Kiel stuttered a little, but he couldn't control his gaffe anymore, and he couldn't calm down about Li Lan's words anyway. was calm and calm a second ago, and it was completely like heaven and earth.

"That's right, don't doubt my determination and ability, South Sudan is one of my many neighbors, the favorite country, which is also a young country, and I am very willing to pull South Sudan a hand, and we will work together to try to change the shape of the country." Li Lan affirmed.

"However, Somalia is also just starting out, and if the money is spent on us, will the Somali people agree?" Kiel still has some concerns.

When Li Lan heard this, he also understood Kiir's intentions, but from the moment he decided to win over South Sudan, he was prepared, "I have been prepared for this, and I will not use a penny of the national treasury to support South Sudan, and all the expenses will be paid by me personally." However, one thing to be clear is that 10 billion Somali shillings are fixed, and the engineering team I sent over to build all the construction materials will have to be borne by the South Sudanese government. ”

At the time of making this decision, Li Lan had already calculated that according to South Sudan's current oil revenues, it would be able to support part of the infrastructure work. And he is not a pure good man, giving people equipment, but there is no way to give materials, that is the real cost.

At this moment, Kiir also weighed in his heart, his eyes swept over Li Lan's sincere face again and again, and he finally did not resist the temptation, and said: "Thank you President Li for his dedication to the people of South Sudan, such a kind deed, the whole South Sudan will remember it, and South Sudan will advance and retreat together with Somalia from now on." ”

Kiir is very good at being a man, which Li Lan is very satisfied with, and what he wants is this sentence, "From today on, Somalia and South Sudan are brothers." ”

"Yes, we are brothers." Kiel replied excitedly.

"Since it's a brother, how can there be no wine at this time, wait for me!"

Li Lan smiled slightly, and was about to get up and walk towards the wine cabinet, when Kiel spoke: "President Li, the wine should be drunk when we really have time, I think the matter between our two countries is not over yet." ”

Retracting his steps, Li Lan nodded and said, "You say." ”

"To tell you the truth, I was looking to Somalia for military help, and as you know, South Sudan has only been in power for a few years, and the government doesn't have a lot of control over the country. Local tribal forces, as well as some terrorist forces, are also intertwined within South Sudan, and these problems have become the biggest dilemma facing South Sudan now. Kiel thought for a moment and said.

"How do you need me to help you?" Li Lan asked.

"This time, I came here and prepared $300 million for defense spending, which was intended to buy a batch of individual equipment from you, and planned to form a special force to deal with tribal armed forces and fierce armed conflicts." Kildoor.

"It's simple, I'll have someone prepare a list for you, and when the time comes, you will list the weapons you want, and I will notify the arms company afterwards, and all of them will be discounted by seven." Li Lan nodded and continued: "However, to deal with armed conflicts, especially tribal armed forces, it is not enough to rely on individual weapons. In this way, I will provide you with a group of military instructors and the equipment of two tank battalions free of charge. And, our Air Force is ready to provide air support to the Armed Forces of the Republic of South Sudan whenever you wish. ”

"I don't even know how to thank you now." Once again, Kiel was deeply moved.

"If you advance and retreat together, my efforts will be worth it." Li Lan said sincerely.

As long as he can successfully tie South Sudan to his side, this little favor, Li Lan doesn't mind giving a little more, the equipment of two tank battalions is nothing to him, the cost of the Rhino tank is very cheap, and he can place some instructors in the South Sudanese army, even if it is to give another tank brigade, Li Lan is willing.

"If I don't say anything about your dedication, I'm really sorry for you." After many touches, Kiir now has no worries, and continues: "As you know, South Sudan has a lot of mineral resources, but we can't afford to develop them. Now I have decided to allow Somalia and us to openly exploit a part of its natural resources, and to give priority to all South Sudanese minerals and natural resources to Somalia at a price of 70 per cent. ”

Hearing Kiel's words, Li Lan was also shocked, to be honest, his support for South Sudan, those things are small favors, and they are all with other purposes. The engineering team did go to help South Sudan, but it also had other purposes, to support South Sudanese tanks, and to plant Red Alert personnel in South Sudan's troops by the way.

Those things that were not valued, in exchange for Kiel's gratitude, Li Lan also had a feeling that happiness came quickly. He needs South Sudan as a country, and he needs South Sudan's natural resources even more.

"Your decision has also made me see the friendship of South Sudan, and I believe that with the basis of these cooperation, Somalia and South Sudan will inevitably present a more intimate prospect in the future." There was no hypocritical prevarication, Li Lan readily agreed to Kiel's suggestion.

After seeing Li Lan's agreement, Kiel's expression was also much more relaxed, and natural resources were the only link he could use to maintain the relationship between the two countries. Li Lan's consent also made him feel that he was not the one who was completely chared.

As for who benefits more, it is difficult for both sides to calculate with the scale, and they both take what they need. As long as the interests of both parties are satisfied, the friendship will last forever. (To be continued......)