India's Representation at Donald Trump's Swearing-In Ceremony
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States on January 20.
Agenda and Meetings
- Jaishankar will engage in meetings with representatives of the incoming administration and dignitaries visiting the US.
- Key focus areas include:
- Planning for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s potential US visit.
- Donald Trump’s prospective visit to India.
- Preparations for the Quad Summit hosted by New Delhi.
- Discussions on Trump’s tariff plans.
Previous Engagements
This visit marks Jaishankar’s second trip to the US since December.
- He previously met with the outgoing administration and members of Trump’s team to review bilateral ties and discuss the incoming administration's agenda.
US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET)
Recent Developments
- Earlier this month, outgoing US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visited New Delhi to review iCET.
- New initiatives were announced in emerging technologies:
- Artificial intelligence
- Semiconductors
- Biotech
- Defence innovation
Nuclear Technology Cooperation
Sullivan announced efforts to remove Indian companies from restriction lists concerning nuclear technology, facilitating the civil nuclear cooperation with India.