if err != nil {
		return nil, fmt.Errorf("error loading existing CNI config (JSON error): %v", err)
	}

	delete(istioMap, "cniVersion")

	var newMap map[string]any

	if _, ok := existingMap["type"]; ok {
		// Assume it is a regular network conf file
		delete(existingMap, "cniVersion")

		plugins := make([]map[string]any, 2)
		plugins[0] = existingMap
		plugins[1] = istioMap