In year 72 of the Cosmic Era, the Junius Treaty brought the hostilities between ZAFT and the Earth Alliance to a formal conclusion. The treaty banned all military use of nuclear weapons and nuclear power, and placed strict limits on the size of the ZAFT and Earth Alliance forces. However, there are still tensions between the genetically enhanced Coordinators and the unmodified Naturals, and the peace between them remains fragile.
No, I'm quite grateful that you made time 
to fit us into your busy schedule, Chairman.
Nein, ich bin Ihnen dankbar, dass Sie uns trotz
Ihres engen Terminplans empfangen konnten.
No, le agradezco que me haga espacio
en su apretada agenda, presidente.
No, le agradezco que me haga hueco
en su apretada agenda, presidente.
Non, M. le président,
c’est moi qui vous remercie
Não, é um prazer que tenha nos arranjado 
tempo na sua agenda apertada, diretor.