PM Modi to hold meeting with US Vice President J D Vance in New Delhi

 

Vice President of the United States of America, J D Vance, will arrive in New Delhi this morning on a four-day official visit to India. He will be accompanied by the Second Lady of the US, Usha Vance, their children and senior members of the U.S. Administration. Mr. Vance is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening. During the meeting, both sides are expected to discuss ways to further deepen ties between the two countries. The US Vice President and his delegation will have other engagements in Delhi and are also scheduled to visit Jaipur and Agra before departing for Washington, D.C. 

 

Akashvani Correspondent report that this will be the first visit of US Vice President J D Vance to India. His visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to review the progress in bilateral relations and the implementation of the outcomes of the India-U.S. Joint Statement issued on 13th February this year during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US. The two sides will also exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. India and the United States enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership covering almost all areas of human endeavour, driven by shared democratic values, convergence of interests on a range of issues, and vibrant people-to-people contacts. Regular dialogue between the Leaders of both sides is an important element of the expanding bilateral ties.