By: JurmoloyaRava
The United States President Donald Trump’s daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of the ongoing annual United Nations General Assembly session.
After the meeting, Ivanka took to Twitter and said that she has always respected Swaraj, adding that the EAM was charismatic and accomplished.
“I have long respected India’s accomplished and charismatic Foreign Minister @SushmaSwaraj, and it was an honour to meet her today,” Ivanka tweeted.
I have long respected India's accomplished and charismatic Foreign Minister @SushmaSwaraj, and it was an honor to meet her today. #UNGA https://t.co/IeAfBCOETO
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) September 18, 2017
Ivanka discussed the issue of women empowerment with Sushma Swaraj.
Ivanka, will lead the U.S. delegation to India for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES 2017) in November this year to support women’s entrepreneurship globally.
“IvankaTrump will lead the U.S. delegation to India this fall, supporting women’s entrepreneurship globally,” Trump said in a tweet last month.
Responding on Twitter, Ivanka had said, “Honored to lead the US delegation to #GES2017 in India & meet with Prime Minister Modi & passionate entrepreneurs from around the globe!”
India and the US will co-host the GES in Hyderabad from November 28 to 30. The GES is the preeminent annual gathering of emerging entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from around the world.
Swaraj discussed “Women Empowerment” and Ivanka’s forthcoming visit to India, the Indian Embassy here said in a tweet.
We had a great discussion on women's entrepreneurship, the upcoming #GES2017 and workforce development in the US and India. #UNGA https://t.co/mnc6sHKYBf
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) September 18, 2017
During her week-long stay here, the minister, leading a high-powered Indian delegation, is expected to hold about 20 bilateral and trilateral meetings with leaders attending the session.
Swaraj is scheduled to leave for India, a day after her address to the UN General Assembly on September 23.
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