US Vice President’s First Official Visit to India

On 21st April 2025, US Vice President J D Vance arrived in New Delhi for a four-day visit to strengthen the India-US strategic partnership.

Key Points

First India Visit: Vice President Vance, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and senior officials, will visit Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.
Meeting with PM Modi: He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss key areas of bilateral cooperation.
Reviewing Bilateral Progress: The visit will assess follow-ups from the India-U.S. Joint Statement issued on February 13, 2025.
Strategic Partnership: India and the US share a robust global strategic partnership spanning defence, technology, energy, and education.
Regional & Global Dialogue: Leaders will also discuss regional and international developments of mutual interest.
Strengthening Ties: The visit underscores ongoing high-level engagement and people-to-people ties between the two democracies.