New Delhi– Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Monday welcomed progress in the ongoing negotiations for the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across critical sectors including energy, defense, and strategic technologies.
Prime Minister Modi hosted Vice President Vance, Second Lady Usha Chilukuri Vance, and their three children—Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel—at his official residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg for formal discussions followed by a private dinner.
During their meeting, Prime Minister Modi reflected on his successful visit to Washington, D.C. earlier this year, where he held high-level talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. He also noted his previous meeting with Vice President Vance on the sidelines of the AI Summit in Paris this past February, where the two leaders had engaged in broad discussions to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two democracies.
Monday’s conversation served as a follow-up to that dialogue, as both leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations and exchanged views on pressing regional and global developments of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Modi conveyed his warm regards to President Trump and expressed enthusiasm about welcoming him to India later this year.
Vice President Vance’s trip marks the first visit to India by a sitting U.S. Vice President in 13 years, the last being Joe Biden’s visit in 2013 during the Obama administration. In addition to official engagements in New Delhi, the Vance family will also visit Jaipur and Agra before concluding their trip on April 24.
The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the Vice President and his family for an enjoyable stay in India. In a gesture of cultural appreciation, the Vance children once again wore traditional Indian attire during their visit to the Prime Minister’s residence.
Earlier in the day, the Vice President and his family visited the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Delhi, where they admired the temple’s stunning architecture and experienced its enduring themes of faith, family, and harmony. It was their first cultural stop upon arriving in India.
The visit reflects growing momentum in India-U.S. ties and sets the stage for further high-level engagements amid a shifting global economic and geopolitical landscape. (Source: IANS)
