JD Vance’s first India visit: Tour of Taj Mahal to dinner with PM Modi - full itinerary of US VP
- JD Vance's first India visit: JD Vance and his family is set to arrive in India on Monday. From dinner with PM Modi to a tour of Akshardham Temple in Delhi, and other iconic sites in Jaipur, Agra, here's a glimpse of the US VP's itinerary
US Vice President JD Vance will arrive in India on Monday, April 21 for his first ever official visit to the country, along with his Indian-origin wife Usha Chilukuri Vance and their three children.
JD Vance's official visit to India comes amid the 90-day-tariff pause window. Vance and his family will be in India for four days.
The US Vice President will be accompanied by at least five senior US officials, including representatives from the Pentagon and the State Department, stated reports.
Here's the complete itinerary of the US Vice President's visit:
JD Vance India visit: Date, time
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that JD Vance and his family will be received at the Air Force Station, Palam, at 10:00 am on Monday, April 21.
Where will JD Vance stay in Delhi?
The Vance family will be staying at the ITC Maurya Sheraton hotel in Delhi, mentioned a report by TOI.
JD Vance India visit full itinerary
Shortly after landing in Delhi, Vance and his family are expected to visit the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple and a market selling traditional Indian crafts, stated reports.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday, April 21 | JD Vance and family to land in India, Delhi |
| Monday, April 21- 6:30 pm | JD Vance to meet PM Modi for dinner and a formal meeting at 6:30 pm IST at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg |
| Monday, April 21- 9:30pm | JD Vance and family expected to land at Jaipur International Airport. They will be received by Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma and the Governor. The family will then proceed to the Rambagh Palace for their stay |
| Tuesday, April 22 | JD Vance to begin his Jaipur tour with a visit to Amer Fort. He is also likely to visit Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and other locations |
| Tuesday, April 22, afternoon | JD Vance to attend a special program at the Rajasthan International Centre |
| Tuesday, April 22, evening | JD Vance to attend meetings with Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma and the state's governor |
| Wednesday, April 23 | JD Vance and family to take a trip to Agra. They will visit the iconic Taj Mahal, and Shilpgram, a market known for Indian art and crafts |
| Thursday, April 24 | Vances to depart India at 6:40 am IST |
Why JD Vance is visiting India?
Vance is set to visit India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties. India and the US are working towards a bilateral trade agreement with the goal of increasing bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
What JD Vance will discuss in India?
JD Vance and PM Modi's discussions are expected to cover topics like energy diversification, with the US offering support for India's energy sourcing through investments in nuclear technology, as per multiple reports.
In a statement, the White House shared: "The VP will discuss shared economic and geopolitical priorities with leaders in each country."
What JD Vance's visit means for India?
The discussions between JD Vance and PM Modi are expected to pave the way for deeper cooperation in various sectors, including defense, technology, and trade, reported the AP.
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