SME Times News Bureau | 21 Jan, 2017
Donald J. Trump on Friday was sworn in as the 45th President of the US. He signed the first executive orders of his new administration
on Friday after being sworn-in as the 45th President of the United
States.
He was administered the oath of office by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday congratulated Donald J. Trump as
the latter was sworn in as the 45th President of the US and said he
looks forward to welcoming the Trumps in India.
"Please accept
best wishes for your success, personal well-being and for continued
progress & prosperity of the people of USA," President Mukherjee
tweeted.
"We look forward to an early opportunity of welcoming you and Mrs. Melania Trump to India," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Donald Trump and said he looked forward to working with
him to further deepen India-US ties.
"Congratulations Donald
Trump on assuming office as US President. Best wishes in leading USA to
greater achievements in the coming years," Modi said in a tweet.
"Strength of the India-USA strategic partnership lies in our shared values and common interests," the Prime Minister said.
"Looking
forward to working with President Donald Trump to further deepen
India-US ties and realise the full potential of our cooperation," Modi
added.
Modi's remarks came after Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of USA.
