Trump, Modi Speak Over Phone; Express Satisfaction Over GES
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke over the phone yesterday and expressed satisfaction over the recently concluded Global Entrepreneurship Summit co-hosted by U.S and India, the White House said today.
President Trump's daughter Ivanka, who is also his senior advisor, had led the U.S. delegation at the three-day event in Hyderabad.
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“The leaders expressed satisfaction with the recent summit, co-hosted by the United States and India, which brought together entrepreneurs and investors from around the world, including 38 U.S. states, the District of Colombia, and Puerto Rico,” the White House said in a brief readout of the call.
This year's summit focused on supporting women entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth globally.
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“For all of our progress, gender divides on access to technology, nutrition, and health, preventing women, their families, and their communities from reaching their full potential,” State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said on Thursday.
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