India News | Melinda French Gates Calls on EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, Dec 6 (PTI) Philanthropist and co-chair of Gates Foundation Melinda French Gates on Tuesday called on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

In a tweet, Jaishankar said issues relating to G-20, progress on global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and digital development figured in the meeting.

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The Gates Foundation has been working in India for many years in areas of health and women empowerment among others.

"Glad to welcome co-chair and trustee of Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, @melindagates. Discussed the G-20, global SDG progress and digital development," Jaishankar said.

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