U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance visited India, showing solidarity after the Pahalgam terror attack.
He is the first U.S. Vice-President to visit India in 12 years.
The visit was private, with Vance and his family touring Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.
Vance discussed the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and Indo-Pacific strategy, and Trump’s visit for the Quad Summit.
He urged India to remove non-tariff barriers to U.S. products, especially agricultural goods and dairy.
He highlighted U.S.-India defense cooperation, including F-35 jet offers
Vance also supported increasing U.S. oil and natural gas exports to India, criticizing past U.S. energy policies.
He highlighted the need to amend India’s nuclear liability law to make U.S. companies comfortable building nuclear plants in India.
Vance’s visit largely emphasized Trump’s existing policy goals, leaving India to carefully consider its demands and responses.
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