As per MEA, 3.1 million Indian diaspora is scattered over world and African countries for large part of it. Discuss the role of Indian diaspora in India-Africa relationship.

Economic engagement continued: (1) Remittance: to India (now largest remittance receiver) (2) Attracts FDI to Africa and improves economic cooperation (3) Role in signing of FTA with African Union Role of China - Suitability to impacting visa norms for India Authoritarian (0) - Impact diaspora security Though, with 5.8 Sanyog, Samuaad, Samuddali, Shanti and Samskriti, Indian diaspora can play more strategic role in Africa-India relationship.