On January 20, Donald Trump took the oath as the 47th President of the United States at Capitol Hill, beginning his second term in office. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Trump, calling him his "dear friend" and wishing him a successful term ahead. PM Modi expressed his eagerness to continue working closely with Trump to strengthen the ties between India and the US. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented PM Modi at the inauguration, attending the event as his Special Envoy. Jaishankar also carried a letter from PM Modi to President Trump, conveying his best wishes and support for the new term.