US Vice President J.D. Vance Arrives in India
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance landed in New Delhi on Monday, kicking off a four-day visit to India focused on strengthening ties and advancing a proposed bilateral trade agreement. The visit comes amid ongoing discussions between the two nations to resolve issues related to tariffs and market access.
Accompanied by his Indian-origin wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, and their three children Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel Vance was warmly welcomed at Palam Air Base by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. A ceremonial reception marked his arrival, joined by a delegation of senior U.S. officials.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Vance for dinner on Monday evening following comprehensive discussions. The Indian delegation, led by Modi, is expected to include External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, and India’s Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The talks will prioritize finalizing the trade pact and enhancing the overall partnership between the two strategic allies.
Vance’s itinerary extends beyond Delhi, with visits planned to Jaipur and Agra. The family will stay at the ITC Maurya Sheraton in Delhi and is scheduled to visit the Akshardham Temple on Monday. The Vances will view a replica of Lord Swaminarayan and explore the temple’s architecture.
On Tuesday, April 22, the Vances will travel to Jaipur, where they will tour historical sites, including the UNESCO-listed Amer Fort. Vance is also slated to speak at the Rajasthan International Centre, addressing diplomats, foreign policy experts, Indian officials, and academics on the future of India-U.S. relations under the Trump administration.
On April 23, the family will visit Agra to see the Taj Mahal and Shilpgram, an open-air market featuring Indian crafts. They will return to Jaipur later that day and depart for the U.S. on April 24.
The visit follows recent U.S. tariff actions under President Donald Trump, who briefly imposed and then paused tariffs on India and dozens of other countries. New Delhi and Washington are now working to finalize a trade deal to address these and other economic concerns.