A meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting US Vice President J D Vance is underway in New Delhi. Mr Vance, along with his wife Usha, arrived at the official residence of the Prime Minister, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, a short while ago. Mr Modi will host a dinner for the visiting dignitary.
This is the first visit of the US Vice President J D Vance to India, which 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 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.
The US Vice President arrived in New Delhi today on a four-day visit to India. He was received by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the airport in the National Capital, where the Vice-President was accorded the ceremonial Guard of Honour. He is accompanied by the Second Lady of the United States, Usha Vance, and senior members of the U.S. administration. Vice President Vance today visited the Akshardham Temple in the national capital. He is also scheduled to visit Jaipur tomorrow and Agra on Wednesday.
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