Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during his official visit to India. The two leaders announced the finalization of the Terms of Reference for the US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), marking a pivotal moment in ongoing trade discussions between the nations.
The Vice President, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance, their children, and senior Trump administration officials, visited PM Modi’s residence. During their meeting, both leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress made in trade negotiations and emphasized the importance of the BTA in enhancing job creation, economic integration, and mutual prosperity.
A statement from the US Vice President’s office highlighted that the BTA would serve as a modern framework to deepen trade ties, enhance supply-chain resilience, and support the well-being of citizens in both countries. It also underlined the shared ambition of “Amrit Kaal for India” and “Golden Age for America.”
The meeting follows a positive summit held earlier this year between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi in Washington, where they launched the India-US COMPACT initiative to strengthen ties in defence, commerce, and technology.
Both leaders used this opportunity to assess progress made on commitments laid out in the February 2025 joint statement and exchanged views on regional and global challenges, calling for diplomacy and dialogue to address common concerns.
A separate release from the Prime Minister’s Office reaffirmed their mutual commitment to broadening cooperation in sectors such as energy, defence, and strategic technologies.
Vice President Vance thanked India for the warm welcome shown to his family and delegation, as Prime Minister Modi extended greetings to President Trump and looked forward to his visit to India later this year.
Vice President Vance’s four-day tour of India includes visits to Jaipur and Agra, with the trip taking place against the backdrop of ongoing tariff adjustments and trade negotiations between the two countries.
