US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, will visit India from April 18-24 to discuss economic and geopolitical priorities with Indian leaders. Prime Minister Modi will host Vance for talks, focusing on the India-US trade agreement. The visit includes stops in Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, with Vance scheduled to speak at the Rajasthan International Centre.
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