New Delhi: United States Vice President JD Vance arrived in New Delhi on Monday morning. Vance is on a four-day official visit to India from April 21 to 24. The US Vice President received ceremonial Guard of Honour after he arrived at the Palam airport in New Delhi.
It is Vance's first visit to India. He is accompanied by his wife and children. Later in the day, the US Vice President will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The discussion between both leaders will focus on strengthening economic, trade, and defence cooperation between the two nations.
Visuals From The Palam Airport:
JD Vance Receives Ceremonial Welcome At Palam Airport:
Itinerary Of Vance's Visit To India:
Vance will first visit Delhi's Akshardham Temple. A formal meeting between Vice President Vance and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for 6:30 pm at the Prime Minister's official residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
After official meeting, Vance and his family will visit Jaipur and Agra. Vice President Vance will travel to Jaipur on Tuesday. On April 23, he is scheduled to visit Agra.
The world-famous UNESCO World Heritage site, the Taj Mahal, is being prepared for the upcoming visit of Vice President Vance. Notably, Taj Mahal has welcomed many global leaders over the years. The monument will now see Vice President Vance and his wife walking through the mausoleum and admiring its timeless beauty. Earlier, in 2020, US President Donald Trump visited the Taj Mahal along with First Lady Melania Trump.
as JD Vance embarks on his visit to India with his family, the small village of Vadluru in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh is abuzz with anticipation. Vadluru is the ancestral home of Usha Vance.
Vance's visit to India will conclude on Thursday, April 24, with his departure from the country at 6:40 am.
The visit is also crucial as all relevant issues between India and the United States will be discussed during the upcoming visit of US Vice President JD Vance from April 21 to 24, which is expected to strengthen bilateral ties further, said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.