India, Oct. 16 -- As I leave India after more than two years as British high commissioner to this extraordinary country, I do so with mixed emotions. I am extremely proud of everything we have achieved but equally it is so difficult to say goodbye to a country that has welcomed me so warmly, challenged me intellectually, and left me with memories that will last a lifetime.

We have a lot of history, but this recent chapter has been all about looking ahead.

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