CM Yogi extends warm welcome to US Vice President JD Vance in Agra

CM greets U.S. Vice President and his family with a bouquet

Schoolchildren wave flags of both nations to welcome U.S. Vice President

Agra decorated with flowers, rangolis, & sand art to welcome U.S. Vice President

Agra : U.S. Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, arrived in Agra on Wednesday amid tight security to visit the iconic Taj Mahal, marking his first official trip to India. Recognized as a state guest, Vice President Vance was accorded a warm and ceremonial welcome by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who received him at the Technical Airport of Agra Air Force Station.

As Vice President Vance’s special aircraft touched down at 9:15 AM, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended a heartfelt welcome, presenting a bouquet of flowers and greeting Vance and his family with traditional Indian hospitality. The gracious reception visibly pleased the U.S. Vice President, who expressed his gratitude before proceeding directly to visit the iconic Taj Mahal.

As the motorcade made its way through the city, schoolchildren lined the streets waving the flags of both India and the United States, cheerfully welcoming the dignitary and his family.

For Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Agra, the city was adorned with vibrant decorations stretching from the airport to the Taj Mahal. Roads were lined with the national flags of India and the United States, symbolizing the strong bilateral ties. Colorful rangolis, intricate sand art, and eye-catching decorations graced key roundabouts, creating a festive atmosphere. Large hoardings and welcome banners added to the visual grandeur along the entire route, reflecting Agra’s warm reception for the distinguished guest.

Elaborate security arrangements were put in place for the high-profile visit. The 12-kilometre stretch from the airport to the Taj Mahal via Shilpgram was under heavy security cover. U.S. security agencies had been stationed in Agra for three days prior, and the entire route was declared a zero-traffic zone during the movement of the Vice President’s convoy.