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Vice President JD Vance Begins Diplomatic Tour in Italy and India

The week-long trip focuses on trade negotiations, geopolitical discussions, and cultural engagements, with key meetings in Rome and New Delhi.

India-US ties
Vice President JD Vance watches as President Donald Trump welcomes the 2025 College Football National Champions, the Ohio State University football team, on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Vice President JD Vance arrives before President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
In India, Vice President JD Vance will hold a meeting with Prime Minister Modi.

Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha are en route to Italy as their diplomatic tour begins on April 18, with plans to visit India from April 21 to 24.
  • In Italy, Vance will meet Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, participating in Easter-related ceremonies.
  • The India leg includes meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 21 to discuss trade, tariffs, and bilateral relations, as well as visits to Jaipur and Agra.
  • The trip coincides with ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement aimed at expanding U.S.-India trade to $500 billion by 2030.
  • Usha Vance’s ancestral visit and the family’s participation in cultural events emphasize personal and symbolic dimensions of the tour.