Diaspora a bridge between India and Asean

India's external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj greets guests at the Asean-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference on Jan 7, while Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan follows behind.
India's external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj greets guests at the Asean-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference on Jan 7, while Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan follows behind.ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
DPM Teo Chee Hean and India Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj exchanging greetings at The Asean-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas gala dinner at Marina Bay Sands, on Jan 7, 2018.
DPM Teo Chee Hean and India Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj exchanging greetings at The Asean-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas gala dinner at Marina Bay Sands, on Jan 7, 2018. ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG
Dancers performing at the Asean-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas gala dinner on Jan 7, 2018.
Dancers performing at the Asean-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas gala dinner on Jan 7, 2018.ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG
An Indian cultural performance at the Asean-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas gala dinner on Jan 7, 2018.
An Indian cultural performance at the Asean-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas gala dinner on Jan 7, 2018.ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG