The current situation shows that in negotiations the party that has upper hand is the one that cares least for whatever the outcome may be even if they are lower in power.
In the end everything is done for entertainment and drama. After all you are here in this life for the drama and entertainment, just a big staged play.
Indians and Asians in general are extremely sentimental people . Once you break the trust you are never winning them over. They will stay diplomatic forever.