ANJUM IBRAHIM

Kallas has also angered our Chinese friends

“I reckon we are now the negotiators par excellence.”

“Yes we remain the main go-between with respect to US and Iran; and the entire world acknowledges our services….”

“I wasn’t actually talking about the US Iran meditation.”

“We are very close to China and…”

“Nope not that element either.”

“Hmmmm.”

“Give up?”

“OK then go ahead tell me what’s in your mind?”

“Kaja Kallas the European Union (EU) top diplomat….why are you laughing?”

“Well the EU top diplomat hates Russia and is fully on board with the twenty-second or third or whatever sanctions package against Russia….”

“Indeed though with severe fuel shortages in Europe especially after the Nord Stream pipeline was blown up which used to deliver cheap Russian gas — the main reason cited for the de-industrialisation of Germany and need I add, to achieve this state, German governments have had to work very hard, and are continuing to work very hard to sabotage their own industries….”

“Did you know the Estonians, where Ms Kallas is from, shut off cheap electricity from Russia for Estonians and are now on the grid for the much more expensive energy from the EU….”

“See the Europeans know how far to go with hatred. I hope she gets to meet up with our cabinet members – you know to understand which policies can derail industrialisation….”

“Our cabinet does not need any help with that thank you.”

“Sorry anyway so the EU is now allowing Russian gas with the continuing Middle East crisis but with the cap of 60 dollars per barrel set earlier and now Russia has said no that is not the market rate anymore….”

“Right anyway Ms Kallas has also angered our Chinese friends because of sanctions and China has warned it will retaliate and need I add China is in a much better economic situation and…”

“None of these countries matter to Ms Kallas or the EU leadership. What about Rubio? Did Ms Kallas finally get to meet Rubio?”

“No not yet and need I add Rubio has met with our foreign minister a few times.”

“Ah so you reckon she wants Dar Sahib to intercede with Rubio to grant her an audience?”

“That would be nice and the quid pro quo – she will intercede on our behalf for the extension of the GSP plus status.”

“Great.”