Readout - Vice President JD Vance Meets with Prime Minister Modi of India

NEW DELHI, INDIA – Today, Vice President JD Vance met with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of India. The Vice President was accompanied by the Second Lady Mrs. Usha Vance, their children, and senior members of the Trump Administration.

Vice President Vance and Prime Minister Modi welcomed significant progress in the negotiations for a U.S.-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and formally announced the finalization of the Terms of Reference for the negotiations, laying down a roadmap for further discussions about our shared economic priorities. The BTA presents an opportunity to negotiate a new and modern trade agreement focused on promoting job creation and citizen well-being in both countries, with the goal of enhancing bilateral trade and supply-chain integration in a balanced and mutually beneficial manner. Guided by their respective visions of 'Amrit Kaal for India' and 'Golden Age for America,' BTA is expected to create new opportunities of growth for workers, farmers, and entrepreneurs in both countries.

The visit comes closely on the heels of a positive and successful meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi in Washington earlier this year. During that meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and jointly launched the India-U.S. COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century, an initiative anchored in mutual trust, shared interests, goodwill, and robust engagement of their citizens.

The visit provided an opportunity for both sides to review the progress achieved in bilateral relations and the implementation of the outcomes of the India-U.S. Joint Statement issued on 13 February 2025. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.

The Vice President extended his sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for being such a gracious host to Second Lady Mrs. Usha Vance, their children, and the accompanying U.S. delegation during this pleasant and productive visit to India.