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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.

FILE - U.S. Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, with their children Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel, wave as they arrive at the Munich airport in Munich, Germany, Feb. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
In pics: JD Vance and family in India on first visit. Here's what they did
U.S. Vice President JD Vance attends a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador in Paris, France, February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/Pool
During JD Vance's visit to India, his children donned traditional Indian attire, while Usha Vance turned heads in a striking red dress.

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.