United States Vice President JD Vance started his first official go to to India on Monday, April 21, 2025, accompanied by his household and a high-level delegation. His four-day diplomatic tour comes simply two months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, the place the US chief had introduced 26 p.c tariffs on sure Indian items.

Upon arrival on the Palam Technical Airport in Delhi, JD Vance was acquired with ceremonial honors. Later within the night, he held complete bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the latter’s official residence. The 2 leaders mentioned the strengthening of India-US relations, with a concentrate on strategic cooperation and the continuing negotiations for a commerce pact between the 2 democracies.

In a heat gesture, PM Modi conveyed his private greetings to President Trump, referring to him as a “good pal” and expressed anticipation for Trump’s upcoming go to to India later this 12 months. The leaders took inventory of the progress made since Modi’s February journey to the US, throughout which the 2 sides agreed to broaden cooperation throughout commerce, protection, power, and know-how.

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Throughout their assembly, Modi and Vance “reviewed and positively assessed” the current developments in India-US bilateral cooperation. They welcomed developments in commerce negotiations and reaffirmed their shared dedication to deepening the strategic partnership. The leaders famous that mutual pursuits beneath India’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047′ initiative and america’ ‘Make America Nice Once more’ (MAGA) imaginative and prescient present a powerful basis for long-term collaboration.

Former Indian Ambassador to america, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, emphasised the significance of Vance’s go to. He remarked that this diplomatic engagement, so early in President Trump’s second time period, highlights the multidimensional nature of the India-US relationship. He additionally expressed optimism that ongoing commerce points, together with tariff disputes, would quickly be resolved by means of dialogue and mutual understanding.

The India-US Enterprise Summit, scheduled for April 22 in Jaipur, is anticipated to additional bolster bilateral financial ties. Vice President Vance will ship a keynote handle on the occasion, which can embody the participation of high enterprise leaders, policy-makers, and officers from each nations. The summit goals to draw new investments, improve market entry, and promote sustainable improvement collaborations.

Along with his official engagements, JD Vance and his household will tour cultural websites in Jaipur and Agra, together with the Amer Fort and the Taj Mahal. His go to is being seen not simply as a diplomatic mission however as a logo of tolerating friendship and shared democratic values between India and america.

Vice President Vance will conclude his go to on April 24, 2025, marking a big step in reinforcing India-US strategic and commerce partnerships amid international challenges and shifting geopolitical dynamics.