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US Vice President JD Vance Arrives in India for First Official Visit

Vance begins four-day trip with trade talks and bilateral ties in focus, meeting PM Modi tonight for discussions on economic and strategic cooperation.

Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha Vance and their three children, landed in New Delhi this morning for his first official visit to India.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Vance for a formal meeting and dinner this evening, with trade negotiations and strategic partnerships on the agenda.
  • The visit comes during a 90-day pause in US tariffs on Indian imports, with both nations aiming to finalize a trade agreement targeting $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
  • The Vance family’s itinerary includes cultural visits to the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in Delhi, Jaipur’s Amer Fort, and Agra’s Taj Mahal over the next three days.
  • High-level delegations from both countries, including Indian and US officials, will participate in discussions to deepen cooperation in defense, technology, and energy.