External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today met with her Singaporean counterpart Dr Vivian Balakrishnan in Singapore and discussed bilateral and multilateral issues relating to the economic and strategic partnership. Officials said, the two leaders also discussed the enormous potential for cooperation between ASEAN and India. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a tweet, they had discussions on bilateral and multilateral issues relating to the economic and strategic partnership.<br/>Swaraj addressed the Indian diaspora at the ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) during which she reaffirmed India's commitment to ASEAN. She also met delegates from the ASEAN countries attending the PBD.<br/>Balakrishnan said that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) between ASEAN and six of its key partners including India is a historic opportunity to set up the world's largest trade bloc. If it comes to fruition, the RCEP would cover half of the world's population and a third of its gross domestic product, he said.<br/>Smart cities in India and ASEAN could also connect with each other, the minister said. He also called for better digital connectivity.<br/>New Delhi will host a commemorative summit on January 25 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Dialogue Partnership between India and ASEAN in which all the leaders of the bloc are expected to participate.