Ivanka Trump was present for a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with the two women engaging in a roundtable about worker productivity

The White House said Merkel reached out to Ivanka about organizing the event

Many spotted the moment Merkel gave Ivanka an apparent side-eye

Ivanka's specific role in the White House has raised eyebrows, given she has no official title within her father's administration

But she is continuing to assert her influence and business acumen during visits from world leaders

A meeting between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on vocational training Friday offered further evidence of the first daughter's influence in the White House.

A White House official said Merkel's staff reached out to Ivanka Trump about setting up the meeting.

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During the session, Trump and Merkel talked with American and German executives and discussed how companies can better train workers.

Many spotted the moment Merkel appeared to give Ivanka a side-eye, while quickly collecting herself and smiling along with President Trump's eldest daughter.

Ivanka's specific role in the White House has raised eyebrows, given she has no official title within her father's administration.

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A meeting between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on vocational training Friday offered further evidence of the first daughter's influence in the White House

Many spotted the moment Merkel gave Ivanka an apparent side-eye, while quickly collecting herself and smiling along with President Trump's eldest daughter. A White House official said Merkel had reached out to Ivanka to arrange the meeting

In his opening remarks at the roundtable, President Trump said that 'training our workforce for the 21st century' was a top priority, adding that 'we want to make sure we have the workforce development programs we need to ensure these jobs are being filled by American workers.'

Ivanka Trump, who recruited the American executives in attendance, guided the discussion. She praised her father's 'commitment to creating millions of jobs' and stressed the need for private investment, noting that 'ingenuity, creativity often comes from the determination of the private sector.'

The conversation was focused on vocational training and workforce development, not on the thornier issues of international trade.

At the end of the session, Ivanka Trump said the executives would form a taskforce that will provide a report in three months detailing programs that could be expanded and ways the countries can work together.

Big hair for a big day: Ivanka Trump opted for big hair on Friday, with a half-up/half-down coif (above with Angela Merkel)

Chatting away: Ivanka, 35, was getting ready for her meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with the two women engaging in a round table about worker productivity

This was the second international workforce meeting coordinated with Ivanka Trump. During Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit last month, she helped organize a meeting on economic development opportunities for women. That came together at the suggestion of Trudeau's office.

Participants from the United States included Andrew Liveris, CEO of Dow Chemical; Ginni Rometty, CEO of IBM; and Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce. From Germany were Harald Krüger, CEO of BMW AG; Joe Kaeser, CEO of Siemens AG; and Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG. Several students taking part in vocational programs also spoke about their experiences.

Attending for the administration were Trump adviser - and Ivanka Trump's husband - Jared Kushner, White House economic adviser Gary Cohn, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, chief of staff Reince Priebus and Dina Powell, who was recently named deputy national security adviser for strategy.

Unlike her husband, Ivanka Trump does not, for now, have an official White House role, but is a regular participant in meetings and events. She moved her young family to Washington when her father took office and has emphasized an interest in working on economic policies that impact women and girls.

Glam squad arrives

Ivanka got a blowout and her makeup done

Helping hand: It was later revealed that Chancellor Merkel had called Ivanka to set up the round table discussion at the White House between the two countries

Ivanka also wore an American flag pin on her dress

She and the glam squad paired a lined eye and full brow with a nude shade of lipstick

It was Ivanka who was responsible for setting up the meeting between Chancellor Merkel and her father, it was revealed on Friday, with the German leader reaching out to the First Daughter in hopes that she could organize a discussion about how to better train workers.

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The two women could be seen in conversation throughout the discussion and whispering and laughing together at times.

Ivanka is not fluent in German but does have a basic grasp on the language and an elementary knowledge of Czech while being fluent in French.

Partners in crime: Ivanka and Merkel were seen laughing together throughout the meeting on Friday

Round table: The event brought together American and German executives as well as White House staff

While Ivanka was at the round table, a big delivery from Restoration Hardware of what appears to be patio furniture arrived at her home in Washington, DC

A Secret Service dog inspects the delivery as its assembled outside the First Daughter's home

The Kushners have already purchased items from the upscale furniture chain

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On the move: Ivanka heads to the White House on Friday morning in her chauffeured SUV

Not on brand: Ivanka was wearing Tiffany & Co. earrings (above), four days after it was announced that her company was stopping production on her fine jewelry line

People in the front row took photos of the glamorous first daughter as she entered

This was the second time Ivanka has been on hand for one of these roundtables.

Her first discussion was in February during Prime Minister Trudeau's visit, and focused on encouraging female small business owners.

Ivanka reunited with Prime Minister Trudeau on Wednesday when the two attended opening night of the new Broadway musical 'Come From Away.'

With husband Jared Kushner on Donald duty in Nashville, Ivanka was free to enjoy an evening with the global leader.

Prime Minister Trudeau was also accompanied by his wife Sophie Gregoire, while Ivanka brought along US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who came with her husband Michael and son Nalin.

She sat next to husband Jared during her father's press conference - while he fixed his own hair

Ivanka and Jared sat between Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Vice President Mike Pence

Lengthy gaze: Ivanka was caught staring at Justin Trudeau on February 13 at a White House meeting (above)