Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 12, 2025, 11:59 AM
Donald Trump News: Donald Trump is going to take oath as the 47th President of America on January 20. This swearing-in ceremony will be held in Washington DC and preparations for its grand event are in full swing. Top leaders of many countries of the world are going to participate in this ceremony. On behalf of India, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar will represent the Government of India in this historic event.According to the statement of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), an invitation has been sent by the Trump-Vance Committee for the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump. In response to this invitation, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar has confirmed his presence. The Ministry of External Affairs also said that during this visit, Jaishankar will meet representatives of the new administration of America. Apart from this, he will also hold discussions with the leaders of other countries who are arriving in Washington on this occasion.Trump's swearing-in ceremony: Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony will be held in Washington DC on January 20. This event will mark the peaceful transfer of power from Joe Biden to Donald Trump. Donald Trump will be one of the few presidents in US history to return to the White House for a non-consecutive second term. Vice President J.D. Vance will take the oath before Trump.After the swearing-in ceremony, Donald Trump will parade on the main streets of Washington. During this parade, he will accept the greetings of the public. This parade will be accompanied by tableaux and bands showcasing American culture and traditions. Apart from this, special cultural programs will also be organized in the ceremony.Jaishankar's US visit in December: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited the US in the last week of December. During this visit, he participated in several high-level meetings with US administration officials. Issues like strategic, economic and defense cooperation were discussed in these meetings. Apart from this, he met several members of Donald Trump's team. These meetings also included the next National Security Advisor (NSA) of America.Jaishankar's visit is considered important from the point of view of strengthening India-US relations. In Trump's new term, the strategic partnership between India and America is expected to be strengthened further.Future prospects: After Donald Trump's swearing-in, a new direction can be seen in the relations between India and America. Trade, defense, and technical cooperation between the two countries is expected to be taken to new heights. This visit of External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is considered to be the beginning of this new chapter for India.The eyes of the whole world are fixed on Washington DC regarding this program. In the coming days, it will be interesting to see what kind of policies Donald Trump adopts in his second term and what impact it has on India-US relations.