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Donald Trump inauguration: President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th US President on January 20. He will take oath inside the US Capitol due to dangerously cold temperatures. Once the inauguration is complete and Trump officially takes office, reports suggest that he has spoken with his advisers about the possibility of visiting India.
“Trump has talked to advisers about a possible trip to India, according to people close to him,” people familiar with the discussions said as reported by The Wall Street Journal. According to familiar sources, a preliminary level of talks were initiated when External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Washington DC around Christmas last month.
India is all set to host the QUAD Summit composed of leaders from Australia, Japan and the United States. The report said that the trip could take place as early as April or later in the fall. Additionally, there are speculations that President Trump may invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House for a meeting this spring.
Apart from India, “President-elect Donald Trump has told advisors he wants to travel to China after he takes office," people familiar with the discussions said as reported the WSJ.
According to people familiar with the matter, Trump is looking to strengthen his relationship with Xi Jinping, despite tensions arising from his threat to impose higher tariffs on Chinese imports, the report said.
Earlier on Friday, US President-elect Donald Trump spoke to his Chinese counterpart ahead of his impending return to the White House. The interaction came even as the US Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok in the country.
Trump also spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping. After the talks, Trump said he held a “very good” phone call with Xi. “I just spoke to Chairman Xi Jinping of China,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together, and starting immediately.” Trump said the pair discussed trade, fentanyl, TikTok and other subjects, and asserted that the call was “very good” for both countries. “President Xi and I will do everything possible to make the World more peaceful and safe!” Trump said.
Speaking of Trump's swearing-in ceremony, Vice-President Han Zheng will attend, marking the first time a senior Chinese official will be present at a US presidential inauguration.
(With inputs from agencies)
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