New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on January 20, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

As part of the inauguration, US flags will be flown at half-staff in honour of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. President Joe Biden ordered the flags to remain lowered for 30 days, ending at sunset on January 28.

Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election was certified by the United States Congress on January 6, clearing the path for his return to the White House. The certification officially validated the Electoral College results from November's election.

The certification event in Congress, led by Vice President Kamala Harris, who was Trump's main opponent in the presidential race, proceeded briefly and without significant attention.

The swearing-in ceremony marks Trump's return to the Oval Office as he begins his second term as President of the United States.