PM Modi hosts US Vice President J.D. Vance; both welcome progress on India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Vice President J.D. Vance and his family on 21 April 2025, and the two welcomed significant progress in negotiations for an India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted US Vice President J.D. Vance on 21 April 2025. Vance was accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance, their children and senior members of the US Administration. Following up on their February 2025 meeting in Paris, the two reviewed bilateral relations, welcomed significant progress in negotiations for a mutually beneficial India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement, and noted efforts to enhance cooperation in energy, defence and strategic technologies. The PM conveyed greetings to President Trump and said he looked forward to his visit to India later in the year.
Key facts
- Date
- 21 April 2025
- Guest
- US Vice President J.D. Vance, with Second Lady Usha Vance
- Previous meeting
- February 2025, Paris
- Trade
- Welcomed progress on India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement
- Other areas
- Energy, defence, strategic technologies
Practice MCQs 2 questions
When PM Modi hosted US Vice President J.D. Vance on 21 April 2025, the two welcomed significant progress in negotiations for which of the following?
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Correct answer: D — India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement
India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement: the PMO release says they welcomed significant progress in its negotiations.
Consider the following about the PM's meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance on 21 April 2025: 1. The two had earlier met in Paris in February 2025. 2. The PM said he looked forward to President Trump's visit to India later in the year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the PMO release.