US Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha arrive in India

He is accompanied by his India-origin Second Lady Usha Vance and their children.

Vance's flight arrived at New Delhi's Palam Airport.

He is scheduled to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi later in the day.

Vance is visiting India in the shadow of President Donald Trump's recent announcement of US trade tariffs.

"The Vice President of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. J.D. Vance, will pay an Official Visit to India from 21 to 24 April 2025," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs earlier.

 This is Vice President Vance’s first visit to India.

Modi To Host Dinner

Modi is set to host a dinner for JD Vance and Second Lady Usha on Monday evening, after holding talks with the US Vice President focusing on trade, tariff, and several other key issues, media reports said.

Besides Delhi, Vance and his family will travel to Jaipur and Agra.

'Opportunity'

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said the 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 13 February 2025 during the visit of the Prime Minister to the US.

"The two sides will also exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest," MEA said.

Modi met Donald Trump during his visit to the USA in February, just days after the President's inauguration ceremony was held.

Amid a trade war with China, US President Donald Trump this month announced a 90-day hold on the implementation of the latest tariffs, announced by his administration, for all other countries, including India, except Beijing.

As per the Indian Embassy website,  US is the largest trading partner of India with overall bilateral trade in goods and services of $190.1 billion for calendar year 2023.