India-America Relations / US Vice President JD Vance's visit to India, meeting with PM Modi, know the full schedule

India-America Relations: US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance are arriving on Monday on a four-day visit to India. This visit is not just a formal visit, but has become a symbol of growing partnership between India-US relations. Senior officials of the US Defense and Foreign Ministry will also reach India with Vance, which has further increased the importance of this visit.

Arrival in India: Tradition and Welcome

Vance and his family will land by a special plane at the Air Force Station in Palam at 10:00 am. Here he will be welcomed by a senior cabinet minister of the Central Government. Soon after this, he will visit the Akshardham Temple and may also visit a shopping complex related to traditional Indian handicrafts.

Meeting with PM Modi: New direction to relations

On Monday evening at 6:30 pm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will welcome Vance and his family at his official residence 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, and Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra will also be present in this high-level meeting.

The talks will discuss bilateral trade treaty, strategic cooperation, and future joint initiatives. After this, Prime Minister Modi will host a formal dinner.

Vance gets immersed in Rajasthani colors

Vance and his family will stay at the prestigious ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel in Delhi and leave for Jaipur on Monday night. On April 22, he will visit the historic Amer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He will then address a gathering at the Rajasthan International Center, where he is expected to review India-US relations under the Trump administration and shed light on the future direction. Diplomats, policy experts and academics are expected to attend the gathering.

Visit to Taj Mahal and exposure to Indian crafts

Vance's family will reach Agra on April 23. There they will visit the Taj Mahal and Shilpgram. Shilpgram is a living museum that showcases the diverse art and culture of India. After visiting Agra, Vance will return to Jaipur, where he will stay at the grand Rambagh Palace.

New definition of India-US relations

This visit of Vance is taking place at a time when the tariff war started by President Donald Trump has created a stir in the global trade equations. In this background, Vance's visit to India can open new possibilities of balance and positive cooperation in bilateral relations.

This visit of Vance is not just a political courtesy, but an indication that India and America are moving towards a new chapter of strategic partnerships - where the triveni of tradition, trade and mutual trust is flowing.