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The next day, under a large number of media reports, the high-level dialogue between India and Somalia was officially held in the banquet hall of the Victoria Palace.{3w

This Victoria Palace, which was originally the governor's residence of British colonial India, has become the official residence of the Supreme Leader since India's Liberation. In January, some outlying parks are opened for visitors to watch.

Today, this Victorian palace, which has been renamed the Presidential Palace, has become the most iconic building of the Indian government. It is the main place where the Indian heads meet with the heads of state and represents the entire country of India.

Arranging the talks here is not considered exceptional treatment, and there is no condescension. The procedures followed are very normal.

The specific itinerary of the talks is divided into two parts. The first is the summary and exchange of opinions between the two sides on international issues and the prospects for cooperation between the two countries.

This part was made public, and both sides almost actually read the lines. Li Lan was no exception. The staff had already prepared a rhetoric for him, and he just needed to think about it.This speech is first to ensure that the head of state does not say anything wrong, and does not miss anything. There are strict procedural restrictions.

And this behavior of reading manuscripts needs to last for nearly two hours, listening to the other side's position on international issues, and also providing a good reference for the next phase of the formal meeting.

After going through this fixed procedure, the half-hour break was over, and Li Lan was invited to the presidential meeting room. Indian Prime Minister Modi and President Mukherjee were already waiting in the meeting room.

After a period of hypocritical courtesy, the two parties began to take their seats, and all the secretaries and translators took the initiative to leave here.Soon there were only Mitty and Mukherjee left in the entire living room.

With the round single-seater sofa layout, Li Lan sat opposite the two, with big eyes to small eyes, and the mood seemed to be brewing, and no one spoke.

For the two people in front of him, Li Lan couldn't say how he felt. The two people who represented the highest rights in India invited him over, but both of them were hard-liners against China, and Modi also hated Muslims extremely.The concept of racism is quite extreme.

And he as a Chinese.He is also the head of a Muslim country. Before these two people, he really didn't know how to say something.

The same is true for Modi and Mukherjee, planning everything to say.But such a quiet atmosphere.Can't find the entry point for a while.

After looking at each other for two minutes.Li Lan suddenly curled his mouth, glanced at the huge living room, and said: "The silence is here. The two invited me to India, I am afraid it is not here to be silent. Now there are only three of us. Whatever you say You can say it without worries, you don't need to be ambiguous, and you don't need to hesitate."

Li Lan is not in the mood to spend here, his schedule is relatively tight, and he will set off for the next stop in the afternoon.

"President Li is really a capable talent. No wonder he gained a huge reputation at a young age." Modi smiled slightly. After a simple politeness, the topic changed: "Time really cannot be wasted. Somalia and India are both on the coast of the Indian Ocean. The country is only more than two thousand kilometers apart. Although there are very different cultures and beliefs, there are still many common languages. The invitation to President Li to visit India is also hoped to enhance the relationship between the two countries. Relations and strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the Indian Ocean."

As the saying goes, Modi has a smiling face, and Li Lan will naturally accompany him, saying: "Somali is an emerging country, limited by its territory and population, and its future achievements are limited. India is a huge potential. As a country, we are also very willing to cooperate with future powers. As Prime Minister Modi said, there is a very broad space for cooperation between the two countries, especially in the economic and energy fields, and they are mutually complementary."

"Since President Li has the same ideas as us, then things will be easier." Mukherjee continued Li Lan's words: "Economic and energy cooperation, there are rules and plans to follow, and it can be handed over to the following people. To talk, there is no need for us to intervene. The main purpose of this meeting with President Li is to deepen the relationship between the two countries. However, this relationship is not ordinary, but very close cooperation."

"As long as it is in the interests of both parties, I will naturally not refuse." Although he does not know the other party's solemn purpose, Li Lan is also ready to retreat.

"You can understand by listening." Modi nodded and explained; "Presumably President Li also knows that India today seems to be developing very well, but it is also full of defects, and the country's overall industrial system is not Sound infrastructure is lagging behind most countries, these have strictly limited India’s development efficiency. In recent years, we have also started to improve this situation, strive to improve the country’s industrial system, and alleviate the financial burden caused by high imports. pressure."

"Then I don't know what I can help you?" Li Lan asked directly instead of making a statement.

"To tell you, we are very envious of the industrial system that Somalia has perfected in just a few years. It can turn a country with nothing into an industrial power. Naturally, President Li’s talents do not need anyone to doubt. Therefore, we also hope to be able to build in industry. In terms of cooperation with Somalia, there are enough cheap workers in India, investment security is better than many countries, and various policies will give the most preferential treatment."

Li Lan instantly understood the thoughts of these two people. India now wants to follow the national policy adopted by China back then and use foreign capital to build factories and improve the country's industrial construction.If this country is not India, but Pakistan or Iran, then Li Lan will be happy to agree, but this country is India, a country very close to the United States and any other country. This wants him to be here without any scruples. State investment is almost impossible.

However, Li Lan did not directly refuse, but asked euphemistically: "Presumably this is not the first time that the two have told the head of the second country!"

Although the words are euphemistic, they also directly pick up the roots. In fact, whether it is Russia, the United States, or even the United Kingdom and France, not all have not seen the investment environment of India, but no country dares to make large-scale investments here. .The first one is the national economy. India's per capita GDP is relatively low.The purchasing power is very low.Another factor is political opinions. India pursues a policy of forever neutrality and non-alignment, but it is very close to many countries, whether it is Russia or the United States, they are worried about investment in water.

The same is true for Li Lan. If India falls to the United States after the investment and construction are completed, then everything will be India's own, and then everything will be given to India, and the same is true for the United States.If there is not enough protection.No one wants to really invest money and technology in India.

The reason why Li Lan could hear the two.Thinking with your toes, you can understand that the conditions between India and the United States and Russia are definitely not agreed.Otherwise, he will not come back to him.

"Indeed, we have been in contact with Russia a long time ago. But the result was very dissatisfied with both sides. As for the United States. The price is also very high, and we dare not fully bear it. Of course, it is really necessary when we have to. Can choose one."

Mukherjee replied very calmly.This surprised Li Lan's heart, but after thinking about it, he soon understood that this was deliberately told to him. If Somalia is unwilling to agree to India's request, then India will choose Russia or the United States.Quite threatening.

"If that's the case, then just say everything, and give me some time to think about it." Li Lan narrowed his eyes and said.

Mukherjee and Modi have a pair of eyes. After nodding slightly, Mukherjee speaks: "India has set a national policy that has not changed for a hundred years since the founding of the nation. It is non-aligned and will always remain neutral. So who are we? No matter what the ups and downs outside, and no matter which country is involved, it is the same."

"Of course, the development of national defense is also an urgent need of the country. Therefore, we also very much hope to strengthen military cooperation between the two sides under the premise of economic exchanges between the two sides. We are very interested in the advanced weapons and equipment of your army. If possible, we Willing to buy a certain number of warships from Somalia."

Modi continued: "The United States planned to send us the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier, but we have not yet agreed, mainly because the subsequent huge cost is not less than the price of building a new aircraft carrier. The United States has the ability to build aircraft carriers of more than 80,000 tons. The US Congress has strictly restricted the export of advanced large aircraft carriers, and the prices are extremely expensive. Now, we have one more choice. I believe President Li is definitely willing to give us a preferential price. "

Li Lan knows very well that this is the highlight of the talks. However, an aircraft carrier is not cheap. He sells it to China at a brother price. Naturally, it is impossible to sell it to India so cheaply. He said: "Every aircraft carrier is A large project is naturally very expensive in terms of price. The single cost of a conventional aircraft carrier of more than 80,000 tons is more than four billion US dollars. Together with the supporting carrier aircraft and equipment, it is a huge expenditure. Are you really determined to build a heavy aircraft carrier fleet?"

"We can accept the price, and even add money, but we only have one requirement. These equipment must be produced in India." Modi said the most critical point.

Li Lan shook his head and smiled when he heard the words: "The aircraft carrier is the country’s most important weapon, and the technology of the aircraft carrier also represents a country’s highest technological crystallization. How could it be produced in other countries? If it is produced in your country, we will re-design a drawing for you and dispatch it. The way engineers enter India is that possible."

Hearing Modi’s words, Li Lan had only one reaction, that is, whimsical. No matter what country, it is impossible to allow this kind of thing to happen. Even if it is built and shipped to India for assembly, it will take a long time to consider, let alone To say that the entire aircraft carrier is built in another country does not mean that the technology and the industry capable of building heavy aircraft carriers will be brought to India.

Therefore, Li Lan is naturally impossible to agree to such a condition, and it is absolutely impossible for Obama to agree to such a request.

Mukherjee and Modi also seemed to have expected Li Lan's refusal so simply, without any disappointment on their faces.

"But as far as we know, China is now building a 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in China. The technology and main engineering personnel of the aircraft carrier are all from Somalia." Mukherjee said.

There was a sneer in Li Lan's heart, as far as the relationship between Somalia and China is, how could it be comparable to India, let alone building an aircraft carrier in China, even sending an aircraft carrier to China is not impossible.Furthermore, China’s own industry is not comparable to India’s. China can build a 100,000-ton shipyard.There is a completed aircraft carrier industry to complete the aircraft carrier construction.And a domestically-made aircraft carrier in India has been built for so many years, and it hasn't been completed yet, which is nothing short of a joke.

India wants to build the aircraft carrier in India. It is not for the construction of the aircraft carrier industry. The construction of an 80,000-ton aircraft carrier is enough to build India into an advanced aircraft carrier producer. At that time, no one will be able to restrict the number of domestic aircraft carriers in India. For development, there will be no such thing as the infinite lengthening of funds like the Vikramadiya.

Anyone can play a wishful thinking like this, but no one will fall into the trap, because this kind of thing is not just as simple as the church apprentice starving to death.It is related to the national global strategic layout.

Take the United States as an example.This condition of the Indians must have been mentioned, and the result was naturally rejected. In the absence of successful win over India, the Americans would never let go.Even if it really wins India.Larger factors will also be considered.

Somalia is the same.Compared to the United States, which is separated by the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.Somalia bears the brunt of India's development.At that time, India really learned the construction of heavy aircraft carriers, and the national industry was further improved.The most immediate victim in the future is Somalia itself.

So, how did Li Lan agree.

But then again, even if he does not agree, India is very likely to agree to the terms of the Americans. Then Somalia will have an additional opponent. This is what Li Lan has to consider.

"First of all, China has enough industrial strength to complete the construction of the aircraft carrier. All we pay are drawings and engineers, not any raw materials. Everything depends on China itself. But India does not have enough aircraft carrier industry. Everything needs to be imported. This makes us very difficult." Li Lan still did not directly refuse.

"We promise that if you agree to this arms purchase, we will not only increase the original price by a level, all materials will be strictly imported from Somalia, and will never be mixed with third-party technology." Modi immediately assured.

In fact, both Modi and Mukherjee also very much hope to conclude this deal with Somalia. Nowadays, the international situation is changing, and the growth of China's military strength has made the Indians feel boundlessly worried. In addition, in Somalia, there is also Pakistan. India is tucked in between.

The number of aircraft carriers in China and Somalia is now close to ten. The Indian Navy does not even have a slight advantage. The Indian side of the army is also in extremely dangerous situation.Born in sorrow and dying in comfort, the top Indians are naturally fidgeting.

They would not have thought of Somalia if it were not for the conditions of the United States to be too unacceptable.First play the economic card, and cooperate with Somalia during an important period of Somalia's economic development to promote bilateral relations.Then use Somalia's powerful military industry to develop itself. As long as India can have a complete military industry, no matter what the outside world is, as long as India develops on its own, everything will be done.

But blindly buying finished weapons, not only can't learn anything, but also be greatly restrained by others, which makes India's war potential always weak.

However, the cost of introducing technology is too high. Even if it is a joint production, the main technology is still in the hands of others. India, which has suffered a lot, understands this point better than anyone.

Moreover, even if there is technology, with India's current industrial capabilities, it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice, and can only stare at the drawings and guard the skilled workers.

As a last resort, the Indian side only had to put down and invite Li Lan to visit India, hoping to open a gap from Somalia, not only to relieve the pressure in three directions, but also to realize India's great ambition to become a great power.

At this moment, Li Lan kept weighing the pros and cons in his mind, but the result remained unchanged. He could not accept such a deal, but he still did not give up. He gave another plan, saying: "Ten months ago, we reached an agreement with Nigeria. The industrial assistance agreement is not a secret. Now the first phase of industrial construction has begun on the east coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and even some factories are almost built. So, if you have to ask the aircraft carrier to build in India, you can. , But all the construction process must be under our full control. The Indian side must not interfere. At the same time, an area must be designated for us. Indians cannot approach it. Only in this way can we ensure that the aircraft carrier technology is not leaked.

At the same time, all modules of the aircraft carrier must also be built in Somalia and then shipped to India for assembly. This process must also be fully responsible for us.Of course, we will also give a certain number of places to let Indian experts participate in the construction of the aircraft carrier, and will redesign the layout of the aircraft carrier according to your needs."

This is the biggest concession made by Li Lan. Without these conditions, Li Lan would rather not do this transaction. Aircraft carrier technology is the core of the Red Police Navy and must not be leaked. Otherwise, it will definitely become one in the future. A time bomb.

Hearing Li Lan's words, both Modi and Mukherjee shook their heads at the same time. Li Lan's condition was similar to that of the United States, and the United States only made such a condition after gifting a Kitty Hawk.

If they are willing to accept this condition, they will not find Li Lan, but will directly agree to the United States.

Li Lan naturally saw the reaction of the two, and sighed in her heart.