ALEXANDRIA Ocasio-Cortez has hailed Scottish hospitality after Nicola Sturgeon hand delivered a can of Irn-Bru to the US congresswoman.
AOC, who was visiting Glasgow for the COP26 conference, had expressed her wish for a can of Scotland’s favoured fizzy drink while she was in town.
She also said she wanted to “touch Harris tweed and see a castle".
The Democrat, who is part of a US congressional delegation to the climate summit, didn’t have to wait long for her wish to come true.
She tweeted: “I finally got a hold of some Irn-Bru.”
I finally got a hold of some Irn-Bru at #COP26! 🤗🥤
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 10, 2021
It later emerged that none other than Sturgeon had delivered the prized can of pop.
Ocasio-Cortez tweeted: "Talk about Scottish hospitality! Thank you for the (very special) delivery, Madam First Minister Nicola Sturgeon – and for taking the time to speak with us today."
Talk about Scottish hospitality! 🏴
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 10, 2021
Thank you for the (very special) delivery, Madam First Minister @NicolaSturgeon - and for taking the time to speak with us today 🌎 https://t.co/YA1Za2r0j8
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It came after the First Minister posted: “Amidst all the serious business at #COP26 today, I’m pleased to also report that @AOC now has a supply of Irn Bru.”
The Democrat has certainly been busy absorbing the best Scotland has to offer during her visit.
Earlier, she shared one of The National’s stories on her Instagram feed.
The First Minister also held talks with US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who is leading the congressional delegation.
The Scottish Government said: “They discussed the strong ties of friendship between Scotland and the US, and how we can work together to achieve the Paris Agreement goals and gender equality in climate change."
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