Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:53am on 22 Apr 2025,Tuesday India Global
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha and their three children, visited Jaipur's historic Amber Fort on Tuesday morning. The family received a traditional Rajasthani welcome, featuring folk dances and decorated elephants. They are staying at the Rambagh Palace hotel. Later today, Vance is scheduled to deliver a lecture on U.S.-India relations at the Rajasthan International Centre. Their itinerary includes a visit to Agra on Wednesday morning, followed by a return to Jaipur to tour the City Palace. Earlier, the family explored Delhi's Akshardham Temple and the Central Cottage Industries Emporium. Vance expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hospitality, describing him as a "great leader" and emphasizing the importance of strengthening U.S.-India ties.