Sushma Swaraj was a champion for women: Ivanka Trump

Ivanka believes that India has lost a warm and dedicated leader. She posted two photographs of her interacting with former External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.

Washington: Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday condoled the demise of former External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, describing her as a champion for women in India and across the globe.

In a tweet, Ivanka said, "With the passing of former Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, India has lost a warm and dedicated leader and public servant. Sushma Swaraj was a champion for women in India and across the globe, and it was an honour to know her."

Ivanka also posted two photographs of her interacting with Sushma Swaraj, who died on Tuesday night of a massive heart attack.

On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had tweeted his condolences, saying that Sushma Swaraj was a "strong partner who shared our view that a more democratic world is a more peaceful one".

He tweeted, "Saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and former #India External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. She was a strong partner who shared our view that a more democratic world is a more peaceful one. Our thoughts are with her family and the people of India."