JD Vance in Delhi: What's the agenda and how will visit deepen India's ties with the US? Explained
US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha arrived in Delhi on Monday morning. They were received at the airport by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. During Vance's four-day visit to India, the two countries are expected to unlock economic opportunities and negotiate a bilateral trade deal. Vance's trip -- scheduled from April 21 to April 24 -- comes at a time when both democracies are exploring a rapidly shifting global landscape. His arrival also outlines US' growing emphasis on fostering closer ties with India across multiple domains -- economic, defence, and technology.
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