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Vice President JD Vance Prepares for Diplomatic Tour to Italy and India

The visit, beginning April 18, includes high-level meetings with leaders in Rome and New Delhi, cultural engagements, and discussions on advancing a U.S.-India trade agreement.

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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United States Vice President JD Vance at Elysee Palace in Paris. (ANI Grab)

Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Second Lady Usha and their three children, will visit Italy and India from April 18 to 24.
  • In Rome, Vance will meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, participating in Easter-related events.
  • The India leg of the trip, from April 21 to 24, includes stops in New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, with a meeting scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 21.
  • Discussions with Modi will focus on shared economic priorities, including ongoing negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement targeting $500 billion in annual trade by 2030.
  • This marks the first U.S. vice presidential visit to India in 13 years, with Usha Vance’s Indian heritage adding a personal and symbolic dimension to the trip.