External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald J Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America.
“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.
Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20.
Trump will take the presidential oath of office with Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Donald Trump has invited Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has expressed her intention toattend. Argentine President Javier Milei, also invited, plans to be present. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele also received an invitation. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has also been invited and is willing to attend.
Before Trump, the swearing-in ceremony of Vice President-elect JD Vance will take place.
Following the swearing-in, President Trump will deliver his inaugural address and then proceed to the President’s Room in the Capitol for official actions, including signing executive orders.
A traditional Inaugural Luncheon will be hosted in Statuary Hall, attended by dignitaries, including members of Congress and the Supreme Court.
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The day will continue with a military review and the Presidential Parade along Pennsylvania Avenue. The celebrations will conclude with the Inaugural Balls, marking the formal start of the new administration.
