U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has extended invitations to Chinese President Xi Jinping and several other international leaders for his inauguration scheduled next month in Washington, as confirmed by a spokesperson for the Trump transition team on Thursday.
When asked about Xi’s response, Karoline Leavitt mentioned in an interview with Fox News that it was still “to be determined.” She did not disclose the names of the other invited leaders.
“This demonstrates President Trump’s commitment to fostering open communication with leaders from both allied and adversarial nations,” she stated. “He is prepared to engage with anyone while prioritizing the interests of America.”
In a separate statement on Thursday, the Kremlin indicated that it had not received an invitation to the inauguration set for January 20. The invitation for Xi to attend Trump’s swearing-in was reportedly issued in early November, shortly after the presidential election on November 5, as first reported by CBS News.
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