Through their achievements and contributions to Senegal's development, the Indian diaspora has created immense goodwill for India, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has said as he attended a reception hosted by the community members in Dakar.
India and Senegal are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
According to the website of the Indian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal has around 500 Indian community members. Most of them are working for Indian companies, including those executing development projects under Lines of Credit extended by India. Some of them are running their own businesses.
