Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani extended their congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during a private reception in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, January 19, 2025, ahead of his inauguration.
The Ambanis expressed optimism about strengthening India-U.S. relations and conveyed their wishes for a transformative second term of leadership under President-elect Trump.
Strengthening Global Ties
The Ambanis highlighted the potential for collaboration and progress between the two nations and globally during Trump’s presidency.
Attending Inaugural Events
The Ambanis are slated to attend the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on January 20. The inaugural festivities began Saturday with a reception and fireworks display at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia.
On Sunday, Mukesh and Nita Ambani participated in a “candlelight dinner” with President-elect Trump, alongside Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance.
High-Profile Attendees
Inauguration Day will witness a host of prominent attendees, including billionaire Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. French entrepreneur Xavier Niel and his wife are also among the attendees.
Zuckerberg, along with Republican mega-donor Miriam Adelson, is co-hosting a black-tie reception on Monday to celebrate the inauguration, which the Ambanis are expected to attend.
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President
Donald Trump, who previously served as the 45th President from 2017 to 2021, will take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025.
India Represented at Ceremony
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will represent the Indian government at the swearing-in ceremony, underscoring the importance of India-U.S. relations.
