There were no recording devices in the box, no secretary, only he and the British Foreign Minister Crabben, and a thick document titled "Framework for Future India-UK Partnership (Draft)" placed on a small teak table.
"Ten billion British Pounds for the 'Prosperity Fund', spread over ten years." Crabben's voice was very excited. "To be used for India's infrastructure construction, education, healthcare. Plus, a five-year tariff reduction covering key sectors like textiles, pharmaceuticals, and software. And in principle agreeing to initiate negotiations on the return of some cultural relics, including the famous diamond."
Mehta leisurely swirled his wine glass, actually very pleased.
Damn...
This bunch of British indeed have to obediently sit down and talk with us.
Our Great India Empire is the truly invincible one!
What Great Britain?
Without us before, they were nothing!
