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Re: Mauritius could hand over 2 islands to India
If we had POK in our hands and could buy the Badaghshan Province from Afghanistan instead, it would be one helluva deal considering that it would have connected us to entire Central Asia.
The islands are fine for a package, but considering that our tax money gets squandered to havens like these, I have my reservations.
I see where you're coming from and I understand that. But buddy, what to talk of protecting assets 40 years ahead when the mainland country itself is in danger..The islands are a negotiating asset for them. It wont be a direct swap in the end. Whatever deal is arrived at, the islands should be a part of the package. Its worth it. Just look at the location. By 2050, we will be the single largest investor in Africa. There will be a lot of assets to protect.
If we had POK in our hands and could buy the Badaghshan Province from Afghanistan instead, it would be one helluva deal considering that it would have connected us to entire Central Asia.
The islands are fine for a package, but considering that our tax money gets squandered to havens like these, I have my reservations.