I had my interest as well but on other hand, will have to work as planned. Mirage-2000 cost V/s Mirage-Vs (this purchase). There are other circumstances in regard to our efforts/money in Block-III, maintaining the rest of Fleet including different platforms as compare to our economic condition.
I wished for Mirage-2000 but the same will remain personal in this situation whereby, broader aspects suggests as what PAF did as above. You are also well aware of situation. What if this plan verifies that Mirage role will be replaced with another Bird and till then, it is plausible to invest on Vs (cheap cost) because, PAF is not going for Mirage-2000. I can only assume the way decision has been made in favour of Egypt Mirage-Vs. We will be able to increase Rose Mirages numbers & more spare in store. No more non-Mirages is the possibility as well & that is indeed an upgrade of fleet without spending more.
I can't count on French anymore while on other hand, we don't have the luxury of unlimited resources. The plan seems to be keep the current fleet in best order for flying (by way of cheap cost purchase like this saving money) until, the new Bird take over the role.