External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday hailed Indian diaspora for its contribution to global exchange of ideas, knowledge, innovation, culture and enterprise, describing it as a "living bridge" between India and the world.

Speaking at the launch of the website for 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2027 Convention at New Delhi's Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, EAM Jaishankar said that Indian diaspora is an integral part of India's present and an important stakeholder of country's future.