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The Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee extended the invitation to US President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration to the Government of India, who will be represented by S Jaishankar.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will attend the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump, the US President-elect on January 20. (IMAGE: REUTERS/NEWS18)
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of President-Elect Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America, following an invitation from the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, the ministry said on Sunday.
The inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump is set for Monday, January 20, 2025.
“On the invitation of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government of India at the Swearing-In Ceremony of President-Elect Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America,” the MEA said in a statement.
During the visit, Jaishankar will meet with members of the new US administration, as well as other important figures who will be in the US for the inauguration, the ministry statement further added.