External Affairs Minister Jaishankar To Represent India At Trump's Swearing-In Ceremony (Image: X/DrSJaishankar)
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will represent the Government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of President-Elect Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America. This comes after the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee extended an invitation to the Indian government.
“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,” official spokesperson shared the statement on the X platform.
On the invitation of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, External Affairs Minister, 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.
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During his visit, the External Affairs Minister will also engage in meetings with representatives of the incoming US administration, as well as other dignitaries attending the ceremony.
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The inauguration ceremony, scheduled to take place on January 20, 2025, will mark a major milestone in US politics. President-Elect Donald Trump will take oath for the Oval Office for the second time, while JD Vance will be sworn in as the Vice President of the United States.
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The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance is set to mark a monumental shift in US domestic and foreign policy.
As a key ally, India will be keeping a close eye on the new administration’s policies, particularly regarding H1-B visa reforms which could impact Indian professionals working in the US.
Other crucial areas of interest for India include supply chain resilience, as the country seeks to strengthen its trade relationships and economic cooperation with the US. The Indo-Pacific region is also a critical area of focus, given India’s strategic location and its desire to promote regional stability and security.
