You're at the capital of the second poorest nation on earth, at the only tarmac runway in the entire country. You request engine start and are denied. You are informed that you are waiting on a VIP. You're a Captain for the National airline of the neighboring country. The Finance minister of the 2nd poorest nation in the world is the "VIP". You take the hand mike with great pomp and tell the tower that you're a scheduled airline and do not wait for "VIP", especially from a country that doesn't own your aircraft or pay your salary. After several pointless and ridiculous radio communication efforts aimed at operational integrity and international diplomacy, a fleet of donated LandCruisers tear across the apron, between Chinese turboprops and deposit the "Minister" beneath your window. His excellencies disembarkation from white Toyota takes a further 10 minutes. You get up, walk to the door and with even greater pomp, close the door as the "delegation" approaches your aircraft. They seem to have gotten the message at this point and politely knock on the main entry door. Delay code=airport congestion🙄