[Swiss Confederation]
To: Confederate States of America, The Nations of the World
Re: Confederate Independence
Your request surprised the swiss people, for you have not yet established diplomatic relations with any other nation, to the best of our knowledge, and yet request recognition. In the book of diplomacy, one comes before the other, for we must have an avenue of conversation before a decision can be made on recognition.
We would like to remind you and the other few nations that have not yet sent envoys that Switzerland has set aside a district of its capital Bern to house embassies and other diplomatic missions and will provide venues for interchange to all interested parties. We believe our geographical location and political neutrality provides ideal conditions for everyone, and many nations have already sent their representatives.
This offer is open to all nations and does not constitute nor require formal recognition. But those of you desiring recognition of others may find the road easier once you are in conversation with them. And those of you wishing for unity of their nations may also find that having the ears of your fellows is beneficial to your cause.
