External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on Monday in Washington DC. Jaishankar said they discussed the progress in their bilateral cooperation and took stock of Quad’s developments.
In a post on X, he said, “It was Good to meet with FM Takeshi Iwaya of Japan. We reviewed the progress in our bilateral cooperation and discussed developments pertaining to Quad.”
Good to meet with FM Takeshi Iwaya of Japan.
Reviewed the progress in our bilateral cooperation. Also discussed developments pertaining to Quad.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 19, 2025
Prior to that, Jaishankar also met Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong in Washington DC. He said he enjoyed their discussion on the state of the world.
“Delighted to meet FM Penny Wong, a Quad colleague, in Washington DC today. As always, enjoyed our discussion on the state of the world.”
Delighted to meet FM @SenatorWong, a Quad colleague, in Washington DC today.
As always, enjoyed our discussion on the state of the world.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 19, 2025
Jaishankar represents the Indian government at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump as the 47th US President. He is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony at the invitation of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, according to a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) press release.
During the visit, Jaishankar will also meet with representatives of the incoming administration and other dignitaries visiting the US on that occasion.
In a press release, MEA said, “On the invitation of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar will represent the Government of India at the Swearing-In Ceremony of President-Elect Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America.” The ceremonial event will take place on Monday, approximately two weeks after the US Congress certified Trump’s electoral college win.
Earlier, on January 17, he joined the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, in opening the US Consulate in Bangaluru. Hailing the step as an important moment in India-US ties, Jaishankar also announced that India would soon open its consulate in Los Angeles. While addressing the gathering, Jaishankar highlighted several aspects of the India-US ties and said that the opening of the consulate was long due
