US Vice President JD Vance will begin his four-day official visit to India from today, running from April 21 to 24. Accompanied by his Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance, and their children, this marks Vance’s first trip to India.
Vice President Vance is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. His aircraft is expected to land at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi at approximately 9:30 am IST and he will be formally received at 10:00 am. A formal meeting between Vice President Vance and Prime Minister Modi is scheduled for 6:30 pm at the Prime Minister’s official residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
Their discussions are expected to focus on strengthening economic, trade, and defence cooperation between the two nations.
Following official meetings, the Vance family is set to visit Jaipur and Agra. Vice President Vance will travel to Jaipur on Tuesday, and 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. The monument, which has welcomed many global leaders over the years—including US President Donald Trump in 2020—will now see Vice President Vance and his wife walking through the mausoleum and admiring its timeless beauty.
Meanwhile, as JD Vance embarks on his visit with his family, the small village of Vadluru in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh is abuzz with anticipation. Vadluru is the ancestral home of Usha Vance (née Chilukuri), and locals are hopeful the couple will visit during their time in India.
Vance’s visit will conclude on Thursday, April 24, with his departure from India at 6:40 am.
This visit is also crucial for discussing all relevant issues between India and the United States, which is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties, said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. During last Thursday’s weekly media briefing, when asked about potential tariff discussions, Jaiswal stated that, given the Comprehensive Strategic Global Partnership between India and the US, “all relevant issues” would be discussed.
He added that ongoing talks on a potential bilateral trade agreement would also feature in the discussions. “We are talking to the US side so that a bilateral trade agreement can be done.”
Earlier, JD Vance and his family concluded a three-day visit to Italy, where he held bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and attended Easter services, including a meeting with Pope Francis.
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