US Vice President JD Vance has embarked on a four-day visit to India and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening. The meeting proved to be pivotal for India-US trade and relationships. At a time when tensions over tariffs cloud US-China relations, JD Vance’s visit underscores India's significance on the global stage. It's speculated that US President Donald Trump might visit India later this year. JD Vance's visit is significant, as he's known for making headlines with his statements during overseas trips. While in France, he issued warnings to European countries, and in Germany, he pointed to internal threats to Europe. He even extended an offer for Greenland to join the US.
What was discussed between Prime Minister Modi and JD Vance?
During their meeting, PM Modi and JD Vance stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations.
PM Modi recalled his US visit earlier this year and conversations with President Donald Trump, where they emphasized 'Make America Great Again' and 'Developed India 2047' visions.
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The leaders positively assessed the progress in the India-US bilateral partnership.
They agreed to further bolster cooperation in energy, defense, and strategic technologies.
Dialogue and diplomacy on global and regional issues were prioritized by both leaders.
PM Modi eagerly anticipates President Donald Trump's visit to India.
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Prime Minister Hosts Dinner
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a dinner for Vice President JD Vance and his family. The gathering included Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, and Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Patra.
What did JD Vance say after meeting with the Prime Minister?
After meeting with PM Modi, JD Vance took to social media platform X and tweeted, 'He is a great leader and incredibly kind to my family. I look forward to working under President Donald Trump's leadership to bolster the friendship and cooperation between our two nations.'
Prime Minister Modi meets JD Vance's family
JD Vance's visit to India is notably different from his Germany visit. At the meeting with PM Modi, his wife Usha Vance and their three children, Ivan, Vivek, and Mirabel, were present.
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Photos with PM Modi and the children are circulating widely. Modi gifted them peacock feathers, which they amusingly played with alongside their father, JD Vance.
JD Vance Visits Akshardham Temple
Before meeting PM Modi, JD Vance and his family visited Delhi’s Akshardham Temple on their first day. Post-visit, he expressed that his children enjoyed the temple immensely. Vance’s trip holds personal significance as his wife, Usha Vance, is of Indian origin and practices Hinduism. Her parents hail from Andhra Pradesh. Post-visit, they plan to explore Jaipur, visiting Amer Fort and Hawa Mahal, followed by a trip to Agra to admire the Taj Mahal.
What Makes the Jaipur Trip Special?
Arriving in Jaipur at 9 PM on a Monday, Vice President JD Vance and his family stayed at the Rambagh Palace, a luxurious 190-year-old royal palace-turned-hotel. Ten luxury suites were reserved for them, and preparations began on April 1. To ensure security and privacy, hotel bookings were closed online from April 1 to April 23.
Vance stayed in the 'Grand Presidential Suite,' which spans 1,798 square feet featuring a garden view bedroom, private terrace, grand lounge, gallery, and jacuzzi-equipped bathroom. The suite was adorned with family photos and flowers. Meals were served in gold-plated dishes engraved with their names. Doctors and nurses were on standby 24/7 near the suite.
On April 22, from 9 to 11:30 AM, the Vance family toured the Amer Fort, greeted royally with two special elephants, Chanda and Pushpa, donning 350-year-old silver jewelry worth 6.2 million. Silver jhoons were mounted on the elephants by the Elephant Village Development Committee. Two tour guides escorted them, touring Amer Fort, followed by breakfast before departing for the Rajasthan International Center.
