New Delhi: India on Thursday said it is “very positive” that the upcoming visit of US Vice President J D Vance will give a “further boost” to the India-US bilateral ties and “all relevant issues” will be on the table.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the comments while indicating that issues relating to trade and tariff will figure during Vance’s talks with Indian leaders.
Vance is scheduled to pay a four-day visit to India beginning April 21, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that are expected to focus on an early finalisation of the proposed bilateral trade pact.
Jaiswal also highlighted the ongoing discussions between India and the US regarding a potential trade agreement. “We are talking to the US side so that a bilateral trade agreement can be done,” he said.
Sharing details of JD Vance’s visit, Mr Jaiswal said, “We have provided you with information regarding JD Vance India’s visit. His visit is scheduled from April 21-24 ..During his he will meet PM Modi.”
He also commented on the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, calling them a welcome step toward peace. “We see the US-Iran talks as a positive development. We have always stood for Dialogue and diplomacy as a way forward on such issues,” Mr Jaiswal said.
According to the MEA, US Vice President JD Vance will pay an official visit to India accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance, their children, and senior members of the US administration.
This will be Vice President Vance’s first visit to India. During the trip, he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 21. He and his delegation will also have other official engagements in Delhi and are scheduled to visit Jaipur and Agra before returning to Washington, DC, on April 24.
