"Vance meeting PM Modi strengthens trade relations between India, US": BJP's Praveen Khandelwal - World News Network

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Tuesday emphasised the importance of US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to India, stating that his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will play a crucial role in strengthening trade relations between both nations.
Khandelwal noted that the visit was significant not only for enhancing trade ties but also for promoting India’s culture and heritage in the US and expressed hope that discussions would also focus on safeguarding India’s interests amidst the ongoing trade tariff war between the US and China.
“In the current global situation, the visit of the Vice President of America to India is very important. His meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will strengthen the trade relations between India and America. Not just for trade but also for the spread of India’s culture and heritage across the US, this visit is important… I am hopeful that there will also be a discussion on how far India’s interests will be protected in the current trade tariff battle,” Khandelwal said.
US Vice President JD Vance, who is on a four-day visit to India, was accompanied by his family as they embarked on a cultural visit to Jaipur today.
The Vance family reached the Amber Fort in the morning, having departed from the Rambagh Palace, where they were staying.
On Monday, JD Vance, along with his family, visited the Central Cottage Industries Emporium in New Delhi.
The US Vice President, his wife Usha Vance and their children also visited the Akshardham Temple in the national capital on Monday morning, shortly after their arrival.
Vance and his family landed at Palam Airport, where they were welcomed by Union Minister for Railways and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Vance was also given a ceremonial Guard of Honour, marking the start of his first official visit to India.
The US Vice President, on Monday, said it was an “honour” to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called the PM a “great leader” on the first day of his visit to India.
Both leaders welcomed the progress in the negotiations for a US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and formally announced the finalisation of the Terms of Reference for the negotiations.
On Wednesday, Vance will visit Agra along with his family. The India visit of the US Vice President concludes with their departure from India in the morning of April 24. (ANI)

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