External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the inaugural celebrations during Donald Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 20. The event provided Jaishankar the opportunity to engage with key members of the new administration.

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• EAM S. Jaishankar attended Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.
• The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
• Jaishankar met significant members of the Trump administration.
• Among those he met were Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
• He also interacted with FBI Director nominee Kash Patel.
• Jaishankar shared his meeting with key officials on X (formerly Twitter).
• The meeting was part of the inaugural festivities.
• Jaishankar expressed his delight in meeting Johnson and Thune.
• The event marked the start of Trump’s second term as President.
• The occasion further strengthened India-US diplomatic ties.