[Diplomacy] Pipes, pipes everywhere!

*April 2028*

[Private letter from UAE president sent to Chinese,Iranian&Pakistanian head of state]

What is the safest, cheapest and easiest way to transport crude oil? Pipeline, of course. China is the biggest importer of GCC oil but we still don't have a pipeline to them. I think now it's the best time to change this.

Immediately one problem arises - GCC does not have a border with China. The pipeline would need to go through at least two countries. It doesn't sound like an ideal situation at the first glance, but in reality it's better that way. We can not only transport our oil to china, but with the help of splitter stations we can sell it to other countries as well. This situation provide great benefits for every nation invloved.

Where the pipeline should be built? It would be connected to internal GCC infrastructure. Easiest way to connect us with Iran is using a pipeline placed under the seabed. Iran should then, after building it's own splitter stations, connect the pipeline with Pakistan. They would do the same thing. The last part of this chain would be China.

This pipeline would have massive economic importance for us. I think everyone can see this. This would also tighten our ties, allowing us to increase trade between us even further.

GCC is willing to subsidize some of the costs of building this pipeline, due to us having to build the least amount of pipes. We estimate that the project will be finished in June 2030.