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| data5        = 15.IV - 18.IV.{{AN|1747}}
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| data6        = {{team flag|Oportia|flag}} [[Federal Representative of Oportia|Federal Representative]] [[Felicia Belanger]]
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| data7        = {{team flag|Nouvelle Alexandrie|flag}} [[King of Nouvelle Alexandrie|King]] [[Sinchi Roca II]]
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| data8        = {{team flag|Oportia|flag}} [[Federal Chancellor of Oportia|Federal Chancellor]] [[Cyrus Valsinoire]]
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| data9        = {{team flag|Nouvelle Alexandrie|flag}} [[President of the Government of Nouvelle Alexandrie|Premier]] [[Juan Pablo Jimenez]]  (accompanying delegation)
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| data11       = Strengthened bilateral relations; ceremonial honors exchange; [[Île des Ombres Naval Base Treaty]]
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The '''State visit of King Sinchi Roca II to Oportia''' was an official diplomatic visit by [[King of Nouvelle Alexandrie|King]] [[Sinchi Roca II]] of [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] to [[Oportia]] from 15.IV.{{AN|1747}} to 18.IV.{{AN|1747}}. The four-day state visit took place in [[Vanie]], the capital of Oportia, shortly following the completion of the [[Oportian general election, 1747|Oportian general election]] in month IV.{{AN|1747}}.

The visit marked a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations, with [[King of Nouvelle Alexandrie|King]] [[Sinchi Roca II]] being formally received by [[Federal Representative of Oportia|Federal Representative]] [[Felicia Belanger]] and [[Federal Chancellor of Oportia|Federal Chancellor]] [[Cyrus Valsinoire]]. This state visit represented the continuation of Sinchi Roca II's active diplomatic engagement, adding to his record of 43 state visits conducted during his reign.

==Background==
The state visit was arranged following the conclusion of Oportia's general election in IV.{{AN|1747}}, which resulted in the formation of a new government under [[Federal Chancellor of Oportia|Federal Chancellor]] [[Cyrus Valsinoire]]. The timing of the visit demonstrated [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]]'s commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic relations with [[Oportia]] during the post-election transition period.

King [[Sinchi Roca II]]'s visit continued his father's tradition of strengthening international relationships through personal diplomacy. The visit also reflected the broader diplomatic strategy of [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]] to maintain strong bilateral relations within the international community.

==Arrival and naval escort==
King Sinchi Roca II arrived aboard the royal yacht HMS ''Nouvelle Horizon'' accompanied by [[President of the Government of Nouvelle Alexandrie|Premier]] [[Juan Pablo Jimenez]]. The royal yacht was escorted by a naval task force from the [[Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie]], including:
* Two [[Pontecorvo Firm|Augustine-class cruiser]]s;
* Four [[Pontecorvo Firm|Valeria-class destroyer]]s  ;
* Six [[Klimatariá-class Missile Corvette]]s;
* Two [[Pontecorvo Firm|Alvarenga-class littoral combat ship]]s;
* Two [[Pontecorvo Firm|Franciscania-class nuclear submarine]]s;
* One [[Pontecorvo Firm|Phantom-class special operations submarine]];
* One [[Pontecorvo Firm|Cárdenas-class ocean surveillance ship]];
* One [[Pontecorvo Firm|Sustainer-class fleet replenisher ship]].

Air cover was provided by the [[Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie]] with fighter squadrons maintaining patrol over the convoy during its approach to Oportian waters.

==Timeline of events==
* 14.IV.{{AN|1747}}:
** 22h00: [[HMS Nouvelle Horizon]] departs [[Punta Santiago]] naval base with the royal delegation and full naval escort.
** 22h15: Royal yacht clears [[Alduria|Aldurian]] territorial waters, begins 18-hour voyage to [[Oportia]].
** 23h30: Naval convoy establishes cruising formation in international waters.

* 15.IV.{{AN|1747}}:
** 06h00: Royal convoy passes midpoint of journey, approximately 1,500km from destination.
** 12h45: Naval escort receives clearance to enter Oportian territorial waters.
** 14h30: Royal convoy crosses into Oportian territorial waters, met by [[Oportian Self-Defense Forces]] escort vessels.
** 15h45: HMS ''Nouvelle Horizon'' approaches [[Vanie]] harbor entrance at the [[Port of Vanie]].
** 16h00: Formal arrival at [[Port of Vanie]], royal standard raised at harbor master's office.
** 16h15: 21-gun salute fired by [[Oportian Self-Defense Forces]] artillery battery, followed by national anthems of both nations.
** 16h30: King [[Sinchi Roca II]] disembarks and inspects Oportian honor guard composed of representatives from all service branches.
** 17h00: Official welcome ceremony with [[Federal Representative of Oportia|Federal Representative]] [[Felicia Belanger]] and [[Federal Chancellor of Oportia|Federal Chancellor]] [[Cyrus Valsinoire]] at port ceremonial pavilion.
** 17h45: Royal motorcade departs for official residence via [[Avenue de l'Indépendance d'Oportie]].
** 18h30: Private reception for senior delegation members at government residence.
** 19h30: State banquet hosted by Federal Representative Belanger at the [[Palais Fédéral]], attended by 150 dignitaries.

* 16.IV.{{AN|1747}}:
** 09h00: Bilateral meeting between King Sinchi Roca II and Federal Representative Belanger at the [[Palais Fédéral]].
** 10h30: Separate meeting between Premier [[Juan Pablo Jimenez]] and Federal Chancellor Valsinoire at the Chancellery Building.
** 12h00: Working lunch for senior officials from both delegations.
** 14h00: Joint plenary session focusing on diplomatic and economic cooperation in the Treaty Hall.
** 15h30: Security cooperation discussions between defense officials of both nations.
** 17h00: Cultural presentation featuring traditional Oportian orchestra at the [[National Theatre of Oportia]].
** 20h00: Reception hosted by Federal Chancellor Valsinoire at his official residence, including business leaders and cultural figures.

* 17.IV.{{AN|1747}}:
** 10h00: Cultural exchanges and public engagements begin at [[Place de la Liberté]].
** 11h30: Visit to [[State University of Vanie]] for academic ceremony, King receives honorary doctorate.
** 13h00: Lunch with university faculty and student representatives at the university.
** 14h00: Joint press conference by King Sinchi Roca II and Federal Representative Belanger at the Federal Press Center.
** 15h30: Public walkabout in central Vanie along [[Avenue de l'Indépendance d'Oportie]], greeting citizens.
** 17h00: Economic forum with business leaders from both nations at the [[Vanie Financial Center]].
** 19h00: Cultural gala at the [[Opéra de Vanie]] featuring New Alexandrian and Oportian artists.
** 21h30: Private dinner for the royal couple with Federal Representative Belanger and her family.

* 18.IV.{{AN|1747}}:
** 10h00: Final bilateral meetings between delegations at the [[Palais Fédéral]].
** 11h30: Formal signing ceremony for the [[Île des Ombres Naval Base Treaty]] in the Treaty Hall.
** 12h30: Joint statement by King Sinchi Roca II and Federal Representative Belanger to assembled media.
** 13h30: Farewell lunch hosted by Federal Chancellor Valsinoire.
** 14h00: Formal departure ceremony at [[Port of Vanie]] with full military honors.
** 14h30: [[HMS Nouvelle Horizon]] departs Oportian waters, escorted by Oportian vessels to territorial limit.
** 15h00: New Alexandrian naval escort reforms for return journey to [[Punta Santiago]].
** 15h30: Royal yacht clears Oportian territorial waters, begins return voyage.

==Île des Ombres Naval Base Treaty==
{{Main|Île des Ombres Naval Base Treaty}}
The principal outcome of the state visit was the signing of the [[Île des Ombres Naval Base Treaty]] on 18.IV.{{AN|1747}}. The treaty established frameworks for naval cooperation and marked a significant milestone in post-war bilateral relations. The agreement was signed by King Sinchi Roca II and Federal Representative Belanger during the formal departure ceremony.

==Participants==
The New Alexandrian delegation included [[King of Nouvelle Alexandrie|King]] [[Sinchi Roca II]], [[Queen of Nouvelle Alexandrie|Queen]] [[Adelaide of Natopia|Adelaide]], Premier [[Juan Pablo Jimenez]], and [[Department of State (Nouvelle Alexandrie)|Secretary of State]] [[Victoria Montalbán]], alongside senior diplomatic and military officials.

The Oportian reception was led by Federal Representative Belanger, Federal Chancellor Valsinoire, and [[Department of State (Oportia)|Secretary of State]] [[Henri Rousseau]], with cabinet ministers and military leadership from the [[Oportian Self-Defense Forces]].

==Significance==
The state visit marked the formal restoration of diplomatic relations between Nouvelle Alexandrie and Oportia following the [[Fourth Euran War]]. The signing of the [[Île des Ombres Naval Base Treaty]] demonstrated both nations' commitment to future cooperation and regional stability in [[Eura]] and [[Corum]].

==See also==
* [[Vanie]]
* [[Sinchi Roca II]]
* [[Fourth Euran War]]
* [[HMS Nouvelle Horizon]]
* [[Occupation of Oportia]]
* [[Vanie Accords of 1745]]
* [[Foreign relations of Nouvelle Alexandrie]]
* [[Foreign relations of Oportia]]
* [[Île des Ombres Naval Base Treaty]]

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