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S Jaishankar To Represent India At Donald Trump’s Swearing-In Ceremony On 20 January
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington DC on 20 January, according to an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
"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 statement read.
In addition to attending the ceremony, Jaishankar is scheduled to hold discussions with members of the incoming Trump administration and other prominent dignitaries during his visit.
"During the visit, EAM will also have meetings with representatives of the incoming Administration, as also some other dignitaries visiting the US on that occasion," the MEA said.
The swearing-in ceremony for Donald Trump will be conducted by the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court in front of the Capitol building.
Outgoing President Joe Biden is slated to attend the event, marking the official transfer of power.
Trump, who was defeated in the 2020 Presidential elections, had not attended Biden's inauguration.
Several world leaders have reportedly been invited to Trump’s inauguration ceremony.
Among those expected to attend are Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hungary's Viktor Orban has indicated he is considering attending the event.
