PM Modi Hosts US VP Vance And Family, Holds Talks On BTA, Energy, Defence, Strategic Technologies
US Vice President JD Vance is holding talks with prime minister narendra modi at the latter's residence. Vance, his wife, and their children arrived in india today.
Prime minister narendra modi on monday hosted united states Vice President JD Vance, his wife Usha Vance, and their three children at his official residence, 7 Lok kalyan Marg, in the national capital. The US Vice President, on his first official visit to india, began the trip with a tour of key cultural landmarks in New Delhi, accompanied by his Indian-origin spouse and children.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting between the two leaders was marked by a review of ongoing bilateral cooperation and strategic dialogue across multiple sectors.
“Prime minister Shri narendra modi met with the Vice President of the united states of America, the Honorable J.D. Vance today, accompanied by the Second Lady Mrs. usha Vance, their children, and senior members of the U.S. Administration,” the statement read.
Prime minister Modi warmly welcomed the visiting dignitaries to his residence and is also expected to host a private dinner in their honor following the bilateral talks.
The statement further noted that the Prime Minister “fondly recalled his visit to Washington D.C. in january and his fruitful discussions with President trump, which laid down the roadmap for close cooperation between india and the U.S., leveraging the strengths of Make America Great Again (MAGA) and Viksit Bharat 2047.”
The two leaders “reviewed and positively assessed the progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation,” including negotiations for an India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement. The agreement, according to both sides, is aimed at fostering the welfare of citizens in both nations.
In addition to trade, they also discussed efforts to enhance collaboration in areas such as energy, defense, and strategic technologies.
The prime minister and Vice President Vance exchanged views on various regional and global matters of mutual concern, emphasizing the importance of “dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.”
Concluding the meeting, prime minister Modi extended his “best wishes to the Vice President, Second Lady, and their children for a pleasant and productive stay in India.” He also conveyed his greetings to US President donald trump and expressed anticipation for the latter’s visit to india later this year.
United States Vice President JD Vance's India Visit
The Vances received a warm welcome upon their arrival in the national capital earlier in the day and were received at the airport by Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Vance family commenced their day with a visit to the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, located near the banks of the yamuna River. Later, they stopped by the Central Cottage industries Emporium (CCIE) at Janpath, a government-run showroom renowned for its collection of traditional indian handloom and handicraft products.
According to PTI, CCIE General Manager meera Somani said, “It was a wonderful visit and he (Vance) enjoyed it a lot. We were quite enthusiastic. He also purchased some items from our showroom.”
Established in 1952, the Central Cottage industries Emporium was envisioned as a platform to revive India’s craft heritage, which had been adversely affected by industrialization in the post-colonial period. For over seven decades, it has functioned as a cultural window to the world, supporting traditional artisans and promoting indian craftsmanship globally.
JD Vance’s visit comes in the backdrop of recent shifts in trade policy, with US President Donald Trump having imposed and later paused a broad tariff regime affecting around 60 countries, including India. Currently, india and the united states are negotiating a trade agreement aimed at securing tariff relief and improving market access.
Anil Rajak, a staffer at the emporium, told PTI that the family picked up a range of items including wooden products, handloom articles, and brassware. “They were very happy to see indian handicraft and handloom products under one roof,” he said.
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