In Pics: JD Vance Arrives In India, His Children Wear Ethnic Attire

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance commenced his four-day official visit to India, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss trade agreements

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Vance is accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children, blending diplomatic engagement with personal connections

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The Vance children donned traditional Indian outfits sons Ewan and Vivek in kurtas, and daughter Mirabel in a lehenga reflecting cultural appreciation

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Upon arrival at Palam Technical Airport, the family received a traditional Indian welcome, including a Bharatanatyam performance

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Vance is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade negotiations and strategic partnerships

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The itinerary includes visits to historical sites in Jaipur and Agra, highlighting the trip's diplomatic and familial dimensions

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Discussions aim to advance negotiations toward a bilateral trade deal, with both nations seeking to double trade to $500 billion by 2030

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The visit underscores efforts to deepen collaboration in trade, technology, and defense amid shifting global trade dynamics

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