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Trump, Xi showed optimism about dinnertime talk on trade war (Second Lead)

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Buenos Aires, Dec 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping sat down with cautious optimism to a working dinner here in hopes of making some progress in winding down the trade war between the two countries that affects the global economy.

“At some point, we’re going to end up doing something that is great for China and great for the US. The relationship is very special,” Trump told reporters at the beginning of the dinner, Efe reported.

Xi, seated facing Trump and flanked by a dozen of his advisers at a long rectangular table, noted his “personal friendship” with the US president and expressed a wish to collaborate with him in order to guarantee prosperity for the global economy.

“Only with cooperation between us can we serve the interests of world peace and prosperity,” Xi said in his brief statements.

The US president noted that Saturday’s meeting was very important and also spoke of his “incredible relationship” with Xi.

Since midway through this year, Washington has imposed tariffs on $250 billion worth of goods from China, to which Beijing responded with import duties on $60 billion worth of products from the US.

According to The Wall Street Journal, both nations are working on an accord so that Washington refrains from imposing more tariffs, while the Chinese government lays out changes in its economic policy, such as ending restrictions on importing US agricultural and energy products.

The meeting was held at the Duhau Palace-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires hotel where Trump stayed during the G-20 Summit, and was the US president’s last event before returning to Washington.

Accompanying Trump were Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, National Security Adviser John Bolton, and advisers on matters of trade and the economy, Peter Navarro and Larry Kudlow, respectively.

The Chinese delegation included Xi’s Cabinet chief, Ding Xuexiang; Deputy Finance Minister Liu He, Communist Party Foreign Affairs Director Yang Jiechi, State Councilor Wang Yi, Commerce Minister Zhong Shan, and National Development and Reform Commission Chairman He Lifeng.

After the dinner, Trump headed for the Buenos Aires airport to fly back to Washington, without the White House providing any immediate information about the results of the dinner.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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