Milan, May 5 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday highlighted the strengths and the value the Indian diaspora brings to the economies across the globe.

Addressing the Indian diaspora in Milan, Finance Minister Sitharaman said, "Indian diaspora anywhere is held in great respect. Indian diaspora anywhere is seen as a very constructive, positive contributor to the respective economies where they are."

"And as a result, you (Indian diaspora) bring immense pride to India because of the contributions you are making, as law-abiding citizens, as citizens who care and identify with the economy where you are, and equally remaining connected to the motherland," she added.

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