EAM S Jaishankar To Represent Indian Govt At Donald Trump's Swearing-in Ceremony

During the visit, the EAM will also have meetings with representatives of the incoming administration, as well as some other dignitaries visiting the US on that occasion.

Jaishankar will attend the ceremony on the invitation of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee.

Source : PTI

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent the Government of India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-Elect Donald Trump on January 20, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.

Jaishankar will attend the ceremony at the invitation of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee. During the visit, the EAM will also have meetings with representatives of the incoming administration as well as some other dignitaries visiting the US on that occasion, the statement added.

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 the President-Elect Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America.

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