
US Vance visits Taj Mahal in Agra, meet CM Yogi
AGRA [Maha Media]: United States Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and their children, visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra on Tuesday, completing a key highlight of his official four-day visit to India. The family was received earlier in the day by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, marking the final stop of a tour that has spotlighted the strengthening ties between India and the United States.
The Vance family's visit to the Taj Mahal showcased a blend of cultural appreciation and diplomacy. Their visit to the 17th-century monument was part of a wider itinerary that included notable cultural and symbolic engagements across the country.
"The Taj Mahal is amazing. A testament to true love, human ingenuity and a tribute to the great country of India," Vance wrote in the visitor's diary after his visit.
The Vance family landed at the Agra airport from Jaipur on Wednesday, where he was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said.
"A warm welcome to hon'ble US Vice President Mr JD Vance and his family to Uttar Pradesh, the sacred heartland of India, renowned for its timeless devotion, vibrant culture and spiritual legacy," Adityanath posted on X.
The Vances began their India trip on Monday with a visit to the Akshardham Temple near the banks of the Yamuna before meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter's residence in the capital.