US Vice President JD Vance and NSA Michael Waltz to Visit India for Strategic Talks and Personal Diplomacy
The visits, starting April 21, will focus on Indo-Pacific security, technology cooperation, and cultural ties, with meetings planned with PM Modi before his Saudi Arabia trip.
- Vice President JD Vance and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz will arrive in India on April 21, 2025, for separate but overlapping visits.
- Michael Waltz's trip, from April 21 to 23, will center on unveiling the India-US TRUST initiative, focusing on advanced technology and defense cooperation.
- JD Vance’s visit will blend official duties with personal heritage exploration, as he travels with his Indian-origin wife Usha and their children to multiple cities in India.
- Both officials are scheduled to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before his departure to Saudi Arabia on April 22.
- These visits follow President Trump's recent 90-day tariff pause and build on earlier diplomatic engagements, including DNI Tulsi Gabbard's March visit to India.