Malala meets Priyanka Chopra and world leaders at UNGA 2017

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Priyanka Chopra, the goodwill ambassador of UNICEF and youngest noble laureate Malala Yousafzai had a rare meet up in New York, where both are attending the United Nations Summit 2017.

Dignitaries from around the globe have gathered in New York to attend the UNGA annual session. Amid this frenzy, the meetup did not go unnoticed.

Both the ladies took to their social media platforms to express their good will and inspiration they had from each other.

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Where Malala tweeted her excitement of meeting the Bollywood Celeb, Chopra too did not restrain herself from showing the love and inspiration she took from the 20-year-old Yousafzai.

The meetup, however, can be a ray of friendliness, to mitigate the burgeoning hostility between the nations from which they both belong, India and Pakistan.

Can’t believe I met @priyankachopra! #UNGA2017 pic.twitter.com/xo44LLm0T2

— Malala (@Malala) September 20, 2017

I could write a novel about how smart, incredible, inspiring, encouraging and funny this young woman is…but I will keep it brief. Malala, you are an undeniable force to be reckoned with. The world knows that. You are a role model to all the girls and boys that want to make this world a better place for the future. Spending a few hours with you and your incredible father Mr. Yousafzai ( who reminds me so much of my father) , I realized you’re also just a young girl with young dreams. Your jokes, Your love for Hindi Films, your infectious laughter will always remind me of what a huge responsibility you have taken on at such a tender age.. I’m so proud to know you my friend. You inspire women like me all over the world. Can’t wait to speak to u in our secret Hindi/Urdu again. ❤️

A post shared by Priyanka Chopra (@priyankachopra) on Sep 20, 2017 at 2:33pm PDT

Both the countries have been sharing the strained relations over the working boundaries, which has significantly weakened the cross-border cultural ties.

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Where the political rift has widened between the countries, the Track II diplomacy can help dissolve the tensions between the countries.

Malala, on the same day also met with Pakistan’s premier, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

Honoured to meet PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. We are in agreement that the future of Pakistan relies on education. #UNGA17 pic.twitter.com/rtd5iN5pR6

— Malala (@Malala) September 20, 2017

Malala who is the protagonist of girl’s education stressed upon PM Abbasi to bring his undivided attention towards the promulgation of education, particularly of girl’s in rural areas.

On her assertions, PM Abbasi has ensured the noble laureate of the raising the literacy rates in Pakistan.

He mentioned that not only government has increased spending but also plans to multiply the educational institutions in Pakistan.

Congratulating Prime Minister @erna_solberg on her re-election and asking #Norway to continue supporting girls’ education. #UNGA17 pic.twitter.com/RyNwiF9pUk

— Malala (@Malala) September 20, 2017

Spoke with Prime Minister @markrutte of the Netherlands about his country’s commitment to education in conflict. #UNGA17 pic.twitter.com/gBQ0NTf6G6

— Malala (@Malala) September 20, 2017