- Wednesday, April 30, 2025
By: Vibhuti Pathak
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in India today on his first official visit, accompanied by his wife Usha Vance and their three children — Ewan, Blake, and Mirabel. The Vance family was warmly received at the Palam Technical Airport in Delhi, where Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed them with a tri-services ceremonial guard of honour.
What caught everyone’s attention was the Vance children’s delightful Indian ethnic attire. The two boys, Ewan and Blake, wore traditional kurta pyjamas in blue and yellow respectively, while their younger sister Mirabel charmed onlookers in a lovely anarkali suit. The family’s gesture of embracing Indian culture on arrival was widely appreciated on social media and news platforms.
As the family disembarked from the aircraft, the eldest son Ewan was seen walking down the stairs independently, followed by Blake. Three-year-old Mirabel, accompanied by a staff member, walked slowly before being lifted by her father. After regrouping on the tarmac, the family met and exchanged greetings with Minister Vaishnaw.
JD Vance is leading a five-member official delegation on his India visit, which includes senior representatives from both the Pentagon and the US State Department. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host a formal dinner for the Vance family following bilateral talks scheduled for later today. The two leaders are expected to discuss strategic cooperation, trade, and investment, reinforcing the growing ties between India and the United States.
#WATCH | Delhi: Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, along with their children, at Palam airport.
Vice President JD Vance is on his first official visit to India and will meet PM Modi later today. pic.twitter.com/LBDQES2mz1
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Following his engagements in Delhi, JD Vance and his family will embark on a cultural tour of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Their itinerary includes a visit to Jaipur on Tuesday, where they will explore the historic Amer Palace. Later the same day, JD Vance will deliver a keynote speech at the US-India Business Summit at the Rajasthan International Centre. The summit is anticipated to draw top-level participation from both countries, focusing on bolstering trade relations and investment opportunities.
On Wednesday, the US Vice President is scheduled to visit the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. The Vance family is expected to spend about three hours at the world-famous monument, soaking in its architectural grandeur and cultural significance. Following the visit, they will return to Jaipur to tour the Jaipur City Palace before concluding the India trip.
Vice President Vance’s maiden India visit comes at a crucial time in US-India relations, reflecting the continued commitment to deepen bilateral ties across defense, commerce, and cultural exchange. His family’s warm reception and their respectful nod to Indian traditions have already made headlines, setting a cordial tone for the high-level diplomatic tour.
JD Vance is scheduled to return to Washington on Thursday, April 24, concluding a packed and symbolic visit that blends diplomacy, culture, and international collaboration.
