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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.
The 60th Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump is set to take place at 12 pm (local time) on January 20, 2025. The key moment of the event will be the swearing-in ceremony, which will be held on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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. 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.