Exterior Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will signify India on the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. The occasion, marking Trump’s return to the White Home because the 47th President of the USA, is about to happen following an invite from the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee.
Based on a press launch from the Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar’s go to will embody not solely his attendance on the ceremony but in addition conferences with representatives of the incoming US administration. The minister may also interact with different international dignitaries attending the occasion, emphasizing India’s dedication to fostering worldwide relations.
“On the invitation of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, Exterior Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will signify the Authorities of India on the Swearing-In Ceremony of President-Elect Donald J. Trump because the 47th President of the USA of America,” the MEA assertion learn.
Trump’s inauguration comes simply weeks after the US Congress licensed his electoral victory on January 6. Securing 312 electoral votes, Trump was declared the winner towards his opponent, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, who garnered 226 votes.
Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the certification course of, which proceeded easily with none objections from lawmakers. Republican legislators within the Home chamber gave a standing ovation when the outcomes have been formally introduced, adopted by a uncommon bipartisan standing ovation as Harris declared the joint session dissolved.
The certification course of lasted round 30 minutes, with lawmakers, together with Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Deb Fischer, and Representatives Bryan Steil and Joe Morelle, aiding within the vote depend. Vice President-elect JD Vance was additionally current throughout the session.
The ceremonial inauguration on January 20 can be intently watched globally, marking Trump’s second time period within the Oval Workplace. For India, Jaishankar’s attendance alerts a continued dedication to strengthening bilateral ties with the USA, notably in mild of shared pursuits in financial collaboration, safety, and international challenges.
Jaishankar’s deliberate conferences with members of the incoming administration are anticipated to put the groundwork for enhanced cooperation between the 2 nations within the years forward.
