Message from Indian Ambassador Mr. Vikram Misri

Greetings from EOI Beijing!

I am glad to see the publication of this year's edition of the annual magazine — Indradhanush — by the Indian Association, Shanghai.

I have had the opportunity over the last couple of years to engage on several occassions with members of the Indian community in Shanghai. It has been a privilege to discuss a number of issues related to their life, work, health and wellbeing, especially during these past months. IA Shanghai represents the best of India and has provided exceptional leadersip to the Indian community in Shanghai. Its work in promoting artistic and cultural endeavours and in providing a platform for engaging in discussion and interaction is indeed commendable. Even during this past year, which has been a difficult time for most, IA Shanghai has maintained its social and cultural outreach activities wherever feasible.

As we prepare for a new year in a few weeks' time, I take this opportunity to wish IA Shanghai and all its members and, through them, to the larger Indian community all the best for the coming year, which I hope will be full of success, health and prosperity for all of them.