S Jaishankar to attend Donald Trump’s oath taking ceremony on January 20

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump, who will assume office as the 47th President of the United States of America. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on January 20, 2025.

The invitation for Jaishankar’s attendance was extended by the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee. This visit is expected to further cement the diplomatic ties between the two nations as the incoming US administration begins its tenure.

Apart from attending the ceremony, the External Affairs Minister is slated to hold discussions with representatives of the new US administration. Additionally, the External Affairs Minister will engage with other international dignitaries who will also be present in Washington, DC, for the occasion.

The news was shared by India’s Ministry of External Affairs via a post on X on Sunday (Jan 12).

This is a developing story. It will be updated.