New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Vice President JD Vance. This meeting took place amid ongoing talks on a bilateral trade agreement. The two leaders talked about further strengthening India-US relations. At the same time, India also expressed its concerns about the US trade policy. Vance has come to India on a visit with his wife Usha Chilukuri and senior officials. PM Modi welcomed Vance and his family at his official residence.
Warm welcome to Vance family
When the US Vice President arrived at PM Modi's residence for dinner, the warmth of the relations between the two countries was visible. PM Modi welcomed the Vance family with great affection. During this, PM Modi welcomed Vance with a hug and a handshake. Apart from this, he also talked to Vance's children. PM Modi sometimes made Vance's children sit in his lap and sometimes caressed them. Along with this, he also gifted peacock feathers to Vance's children.
PM Modi hosted
Prime Minister Modi organized a dinner for Vance and his delegation. This visit of Vance is also important because some time ago, US President Donald Trump had talked about imposing tariffs on many countries, including India. Later it was postponed. Now India and America are negotiating a trade agreement.
These issues were discussed
According to sources, in this meeting, detailed talks were held on trade, security, and tariff policies recently proposed by America. The US administration's new tariff policies have caused a stir in global trade, and India is wary of the implications of these policies. The two leaders discussed measures to mitigate the impact of these policies on India-US trade relations.
Apart from this, topics such as regional security, especially cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, and technological innovation were also discussed. During the meeting, PM Modi reiterated his commitment to further deepen the India-US strategic partnership. JD Vance attended the meeting with his family, and he appreciated India's cultural diversity.
Discussion between PM Modi and Donald Trump in February
In February, Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump held talks in Washington D.C. Then the two countries announced to talk on the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement by 2025. Vance visited Italy last week. After that he arrived in Delhi on a four-day visit to India. After Joe Biden's visit to India in 2013, Vance is the first US Vice President to visit India in the last 12 years. Vance and his family will also visit Jaipur and Agra.
The US President's tariff dispute had raised fears of a trade war in the world. However, a few days after the announcement of retaliatory tariffs, Trump imposed a 90-day ban on tariffs for all countries except China. The US is pressuring India to buy more American oil, gas and military equipment. The US wants to reduce the trade deficit, which is about US$ 45 billion in India's favour.
