President Donald Trump wants both the United States and India to grow and the two countries can work together across sectors including trade, defence and energy for a win-win partnership, US Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday.
Trump's deputy, who is on a mostly personal, four-day visit to India, was speaking in Rajasthan, a day after holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
The Vance family arrived in the 'Pink City' on Monday night and stayed at the historic Rambagh Palace. They are expected to visit Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, and Hawa Mahal.
Here are the latest updates on JD Vance's India visit:
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"US, India Have Finalised Terms For Trade Deal": JD Vance
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"I told Prime Minister Narendra Modi last night he has got approval ratings that would make me jealous," says US Vice President JD Vance
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Watch: Elephants Chanda And Pushpa Welcome JD Vance, Family At Amer Fort
US Vice President JD Vance, along with his family, embarked on a cultural tour of Jaipur on Monday. The first stop on the culture adventure was the historic Amer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site perched atop a hill about 11 km from Rajasthan's capital city.
At the fort, Vance, his wife Usha Vance and their three children Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel received a traditional Rajasthani welcome with performances by folk artists and dancers. But the centrepiece of the event was a salute by two elephants-- Chanda and Pushpa-- who were especially trained at Hathi Gaon near Amber for the welcome ceremony.
"An Honour": Rajasthan Chief Minister Welcomes Vance Family
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma welcome the Vance family today during their visit to the Amber Fort in Jaipur on Tuesday. The Chief Minister Sharma was seen greeting and shaking hands with Vance's sons.
"It was an honour to welcome the Vice President of the USA, Mr. JD Vance, along with his family, to the historic Amer Fort in Jaipur today," Mr Sharma wrote on X.
It was an honour to welcome the Vice President of the USA, Mr. JD Vance, along with his family, to the historic Amer Fort in Jaipur today.@VP @JDVance pic.twitter.com/Hh6Ah4nWql
— Bhajanlal Sharma (@BhajanlalBjp) April 22, 2025
Rajasthan Chief Minister Welcomes Vance Family
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumar welcomed US Vice President JD Vance, along with Second Lady Usha Vance and their children, at Jaipur's Amer Fort.
#WATCH | Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy CM Diya Kumar welcomed Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, along with Second Lady Usha Vance and their children at Jaipur's Amber Fort. pic.twitter.com/gkSRN58f3d
— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2025
Pics: JD Vance At Amer Fort In Jaipur
Vance Family At Jaipur's Amer Fort
#WATCH | Rajasthan: Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, along with Second Lady Usha Vance and their children at Jaipur's Amber Fort. pic.twitter.com/1bdZtGzYgD
— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2025
#WATCH | Rajasthan: Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, along with Second Lady Usha Vance and their children at Jaipur's Amber Fort. pic.twitter.com/vhE2iPh61Z
— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2025
Watch: JD Vance, His Family Receive Grand Welcome At Jaipur's Amer Fort
US Vice President JD Vance, his wife and Indian-origin Second Lady Usha Vance and their children received a grand welcome at the Jaipur's Amer fort.
#WATCH | Rajasthan: Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, along with Second Lady Usha Vance and their children welcomed at Jaipur's Amber Fort. pic.twitter.com/bhFxFOLrHW
— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2025
Vance Family Enroute To Jaipur's Amber Fort
JD Vance, along with Second Lady Usha Vance and their children, en route to Jaipur's Amber Fort.
#WATCH | Rajasthan: Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, along with Second Lady Usha Vance and their children, en route to Jaipur's Amber Fort. pic.twitter.com/SFS5ZatQJ6
— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2025
JD Vance In Jaipur Today, Welcome By Elephants, Amer Fort Visit Lined Up
US Vice President J D Vance, who is on a four-day India visit, reached Jaipur along with his family on Monday night and is set to visit the Amber Fort--a UNESCO World Heritage Site-- on Tuesday. He is also likely to visit Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and other cultural landmarks in the city.
The US vice president, his wife Usha Vance, and their three children -- Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel -- are staying at Hotel Rambagh Palace. He is scheduled to deliver a lecture on US-India relations at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC) later in the day, which will be attended by diplomats, Indian officials, academics, and policy experts.
He is also likely to meet with the Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma and Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade.
Trump's Global Trade War Hangs Over JD Vance's India Visit
US Vice President JD Vance's visit to India beginning Monday takes place against the backdrop of a global trade war that President Donald Trump sparked, but the cross-country tour also offers both political and personal significance for the vice president.
Vance arrived on Monday as the US is threatening to increase the 10% tariffs on Indian exports to 26% if no deal is reached by the end of the 90-day pause Trump put in place earlier this month.
Kurta Pyjamas, Anarkali: JD Vance's Children Land In India In Ethnic Attire
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Delhi today with his wife, Usha, and three children. Mr Vance was welcomed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Palam Technical Airport, where the US Vice President was given a tri-services ceremonial guard of honour.
JD Vance and Usha are parents to three kids - Ewan, Blake and daughter Mirabel Vance. His two sons were wearing a kurta pyjama, and his daughter, the youngest of the three, was wearing an anarkali suit.
JD Vance On Jaipur Tour Today
US Vice President JD Vance, his wife and Indian-origin Second Lady Usha Vance, who arrived in India last afternoon, are on a day-long Jaipur tour today. The Vance family arrived in the 'Pink City' on Monday night and stayed at the historic Rambagh Palace. They are expected to visit Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, and Hawa Mahal.
