Ivanka Trump will give a keynote address at the inaugural session of the summit today
Warm welcome to a special guest. Advisor to the President of the USA @IvankaTrump arrives in Hyderabad. She is leading the US delegation to the eighth edition of Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 pic.twitter.com/HNh29RNAfg
Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) 27 November 2017
A large number of Indian-Americans are part of Ivanka Trump's delegation
Hyderabad has virtually shut down to make for smooth movement for the summit. The police have announced traffic restrictions that have forced many schools to call a holiday.
Ms Trump will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session, along with PM Modi. She is also scheduled to speak at another session tomorrow.
This evening, the Prime Minister will host a dinner for the US President's daughter at Hyderabad's Falaknuma Palace, which has been lit up spectacularly for the event.
The India visit has been clouded by US media reports questioning Ivanka Trump's clothing line and its supply chain as well as a snub by Rex Tillerson, the US secretary of state, who has reportedly refused to send senior staff with her to India.
More than 10,000 security personnel have been deployed as part of the security arrangement, which has been reviewed by the Special Protection Group as well as the US Secret Service. Among other measures, the city officials have filled up potholes, covered manholes and cleared beggars off the streets.
During her visit, Ms Trump is expected to visit the old city as well as the Charminar, the iconic symbol of Hyderabad. She is also likely to shop at Laad Bazaar or Choodi Bazaar, which is famous for its bangles, semi-precious stones, pearls, jewellery and silverware.
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