New Delhi, January 12: External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20 in Washington, DC.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the visit, stating that Jaishankar will represent India in the global event.
Earlier Jaishankar had acknowledged an invitation from the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee for the magnificent occasion.
In addition to attending the swearing-in ceremony, Jaishankar is expected to meet with representatives from the incoming U.S. administration, along with other prominent dignitaries during his visit.
The inauguration ceremony on January 20 will mark the formal beginning of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States.
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will also take his oath of office earlier that day.
The ceremony will take place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, with Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administering the presidential oath at precisely noon.
