"Secretary-General, the European Community has informed us to attend a meeting on responding to the oil crisis." At work the next day, Wick was already waiting. "The Prime Minister's private secretary just called. The Prime Minister also wants to hear what Whitehall has to say.
Preparation Report for the Oil Crisis.”
"I know, Wick, relax." Alan Wilson replied with a smile, "The EC meeting is indeed very important, but for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the increasingly chaotic world is an opportunity to reflect the value of our work.
Aren’t relations with Arab countries okay, although not all are okay?”
Before going to work, Alan Wilson also talked with his wife, who was about to meet with representatives of the four major grain merchants, about Europe's response to the oil crisis.
Most European countries have little resistance. This is for sure. Even if Europe is at the level of a major country in terms of resource reserves, it will not always be manipulated in terms of energy.
But the problem is, let alone the level of a certain big country, Europe is very similar to some impressive big country.
Can it fight against this oil crisis from its position of strength? It can only be said that France can, but other countries are in trouble.
Don't look at the Gulf of Guinea in Africa. It seems that several former colonial countries have a layout, which is useless. Except for Portugal, the African colonies of other countries have become independent. Even Portugal may not be able to hold on at some time. Angola
and Mozambique, these Portuguese colonies are all engaged in guerrilla warfare.
Already independent energy countries will not raise prices just because European countries say nothing. This involves the issue of adding money. Because they want to have a good relationship with Europe, they will lower their prices and sell at cost prices?
Just talking about Libya recently, Italy has no choice but to let the Kingdom of Libya take care of Italy's interests. In the face of money, who can maintain traditional friendly relations with you?
Only when the country is truly in control of its own resources will its own resources be used. North Sea oil and Algerian oil fall into this category. As for the oil in the Gulf of Guinea, Portugal is probably struggling. The Lisbon government is already very reluctant to deal with the guerrillas. If the price of oil increases,
, the Portuguese army will not become the hope of Europe. It is quite possible to follow Saudi Arabia in raising prices to balance military expenditures and ease financial pressure.
The problem that Britain and France can solve is part of the oil embargo. As for the increase in oil prices, the talk of a united Europe is bullshit. They are all the result of the market economy, and of course they are rising prices along with the Arab countries.
"It's spring in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Secretary-General, but there are too many things going on." Wick shook his head and smiled bitterly. The supreme authority has always been so calm and unhurried, which is really enviable.
"There can be more things. Before and after participating in the European Community meeting to deal with the oil crisis, as well as Chile's visit, and maybe we can represent Europe and have a good talk with the Arab world." Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows, "Great Britain
After all, the empire is the leader of Europe, and maybe many countries have put their hope in us now."
The glory days are back, Alan Wilson said something calmly, entered his office, and then came out a second later, showed that he was not late, and walked to No. 10 Downing Street.
"Dear Prime Minister, you look good." Arriving at No. 10 Downing Street, Alan Wilson greeted him refreshed and expressed his respect for the current Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
"Alan, what a joke." Harold Wilson muttered, "The Arab League announced an oil embargo. Such a big thing, but you act like nothing happened. Does Whitehall have any suggestions?"
"No." Alan Wilson answered simply, and then explained, "The oil crisis may be the first time for other countries, but the United Kingdom is an exception. During the period of Prime Minister Attlee, the United Kingdom had fought with Iran.
After the oil war, India was embargoed on oil because of the India-Pakistan war, but we helped. All the preparations were planned, and we had completed them many years ago."
Alan Wilson sat down with a smile, looking like a man possessed by Chang Gong who could win a battle thousands of miles away. He quickly moved the oil gun twenty meters and said, "It takes time to increase oil production in the North Sea, but it just so happens that after the Iranian oil crisis
, Britain has established a 180-day oil reserve system, which can completely survive the oil embargo, not to mention that Britain is not included in the oil embargo list."
"It seems that there is no problem." Harold Wilson suddenly became relaxed, and seemed to have thought of the bright future with his approval rating rising.
"More than just no problem, the problem is actually the price increase, not the embargo. Oil-producing countries have always believed that precious oil resources are being used cheaply by industrial countries."
Alan Wilson shrugged and said, "In fact, regarding the issue of oil prices, the Middle East, including Iran, has a delicate relationship with Europe and the United States. Even without this Middle East war, sooner or later the two sides will still have a showdown due to energy price issues. Fortunately,
No matter when the showdown occurs, the UK will definitely be the least affected European country, because a showdown in the Middle East war is better and the UK will not be affected."
"But many countries in Europe? You know, Alan, energy is a big problem in Europe." Harold Wilson said that even if the UK is not affected and other countries are affected and experience economic recession, the UK will inevitably not be affected.
The economies of various countries are inextricably linked.
"What the Prime Minister means is that we sell North Sea oil to European countries at cost price in exchange for praise from other countries?" Alan Wilson asked with a half-smile, "A very bold idea."
"Of course not." Harold Wilson shook his head directly after hearing this. "Although European unity is very important, each country must pay for its own actions."
"That is to follow the price increase, so that the government's expenditure can be balanced, and the oil companies can also make money." Alan Wilson nodded, "Adopt a price that balances the interests of all parties, fully let Europe and the Arab League understand the British position, and diplomacy
It looks like the department will be very busy in the coming period.”
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"It depends on what France thinks. Algeria also produces oil." Alan Wilson still reminded the Prime Minister to be careful about the French. From common sense, France will not sacrifice itself to stabilize Europe. Why? But there is a slight possibility that the French will really
was stupid.
Alan Wilson believes that this possibility is still small. Europe has always been lacking in collectivism. There is no such thing as profit sharing. Otherwise, would there have been two world wars?
Although the slogan of European unity was shouted loudly after the war, are interests really involved, or are they really huge interests? Are you really going to sacrifice yourself for the sake of European unity?
"In this matter, I can ask Total through Pamela to find out the news."
"There is no doubt that this oil embargo is a feast for oil companies." Harold Wilson lamented. If Britain had not had North Sea oil, he would even want to rob the rich and give to the poor.
Even if the head of the civil service now says that the UK will not be affected, he cannot help but be jealous of the huge profits that will follow from several British oil companies.
Alan Wilson understood the Prime Minister's mood very well, and the Sleeping King also accused the American energy giant of taking advantage of the opportunity to make money and make more money than God.
This is very normal. If Britain was also suffering from inflation, Harold Wilson would probably take action instead of just thinking about it.
"I will arrange the diplomatic itinerary immediately and will send it to the Prime Minister when the time comes." Alan Wilson nodded to the Prime Minister, preparing to leave a mark on the glorious years of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
At present, there is an oil crisis and a mining crisis, such as Chile, which accounts for a large proportion of the world's copper mines. Before that, Alan Wilson asked his wife, who was discussing the sale of grain, to ask what the French Total Group thought.
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After all, Britain and France are half the same company when it comes to the distribution of Libyan oil. After a series of integrations and adjustments, the French part is now in the hands of Total.
"Leave it to me, I have cooperation with Total in the business of the Kingdom of Libya." The richest woman in her busy schedule gave a mere civil servant a face, "The Soviet Union purchased grain again this year, and the talks with several grain companies were good.
Everyone benefits.”
"At the critical moment, your wife is still reliable." Alan Wilson stared at Pamela Mountbatten longingly, "Maybe it's not just the harvest of food. Now that things have changed in Chile, Rhodesia's life will be easier. How many times can it be possible?"
Have a good year.”
"We and the Soviet Union are not enemies." Pamela Mountbatten covered her mouth and snickered. Before the Chilean coup was crushed, the price of copper remained at a low price. Allende crushed the coup, and the price of copper suddenly rose.
"It is also because oil has driven up commodity prices, so you will be very happy in the next few years." Alan Wilson reached out and rubbed Pamela Mountbatten's cheek, "Australia's good days have just begun."
While Pamela Mountbatten used unprecedented power to collude with Total, Alan Wilson began to draw up a diplomatic itinerary. The European Community meeting was of course the top priority. The heads of state and government of the European Community member states were in Copenhagen.
A special meeting was held.
Experts put forward a report on "the embargo may cause more serious inflation, deficits and unemployment." The report pointed out that the total number of unemployed people in the Community countries will reach four million in the next year.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson and French President Pierre Mesmer had a frank communication. Is this a reflection of the responsibility of a major European country? Or is it a purely market issue? Both men ultimately agreed that rising oil prices is just a market issue.
The in-depth exchanges between the two heads of state reflected Europe's long political tradition of appeasement.