US Vice President JD Vance to visit India, meeting with PM Modi on agenda

NEW DELHI: US Vice President JD Vance will be visiting Italy and India from April 18 and April 24 along with his family, confirmed his office on Wednesday.
During his visit to India, Vance will meet PM Narendra Modi to discuss economic and geopolitical priorities amid Trump's tariff upheavals. The second family of the US will participate in engagements at cultural sites, and apart from New Delhi, visits to Jaipur and Agra are also on the cards.
The visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to review the progress in bilateral relations and the implementation of the outcomes of the India-US joint statement issued on 13 February, the MEA release read.
This trip marks Vance's second international visit as Vice President, following his earlier travels to France and Germany. For his wife, Usha Vance, whose parents emigrated from India, the visit will be her first official visit as Second Lady.
JD Vance was elected Vice President of the United States in the 2024 election, running alongside Donald Trump.
In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States for a two-day official trip, his first engagement with Trump's return to office.
PM Modi arrived in Washington, DC, on February 12 and was hosted at Blair House, the official guest residence of the US President, situated opposite the White House.
The visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties in trade, defence, energy, and technology. Key outcomes included India’s agreement to reduce tariffs on over half of $23 billion worth of US imports — a major step toward the goal of doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
Modi and Trump also discussed a new defence partnership and regional security cooperation, with the US approving the extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana.
The PM also met with Elon Musk to explore collaboration in space and technology, including the potential entry of Starlink into India.