JD Vance and his family arrived in Agra on Wednesday, where they received a warm welcome from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the airport. ( X@CMOfficeUP)
For the first time in twelve years, a US vice president traveled to India. JD Vance’s four-day tour, which began on Monday, marks a significant step forward in deepening bilateral dialogue. (Image Source: PTI)
The Vance family toured the Taj Mahal and visited the handicrafts village of Shilpgram before departing for Jaipur on Wednesday. ( X@CMOfficeUP)
JD Vance and his family posed for a photo against the magnificent backdrop of the monument. His children were dressed in Indian attire, with three-year-old Mirabel wearing a ‘sharara’ and two boys wearing kurta-pyjamas. ( X@CMOfficeUP)
During his trip to India, Vance also met Prime Minister Modi to discuss trade agreements, bolster defence and energy cooperation, and enhance bilateral relations. (Image Source: PTI)
JD Vance had also expressed condolences over the Pahalgam terror attack. In a post on X, he wrote: “Usha and I extend our condolences to the victims of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Over the past few days, we have been overcome with the beauty of this country and its people. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this horrific attack.” ( X@CMOfficeUP)
Security forces conducted drills at the Taj Mahal in Agra on Tuesday in anticipation of the US vice president’s visit. (Image Source: PTI)
Published at : 23 Apr 2025 03:05 PM (IST)
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