Jaipur, April 19 (NationPress) Preparations are currently in full swing in Jaipur to offer a grand reception to United States Vice President James David (JD) Vance, who is set to visit India as part of his international tour. Vance is expected to arrive in the country on April 21 for a four-day visit.

On Friday, Vance arrived in Italy with his family and will land in India on April 21. After a planned meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, he will head to Jaipur later that evening.

As per officials, Vice President Vance will reside in Jaipur from April 21 to 24. On April 22, he will explore the historic Amer Palace in the morning, followed by a speech at the US-India Business Summit at the Rajasthan International Centre.

The summit is anticipated to see participation from high-ranking officials from both nations, with Vance set to share his vision for enhancing bilateral trade relations.

On April 23, he will fly to Agra on a US Air Force aircraft to visit the Taj Mahal. After spending about three hours at the iconic monument, he will return to Jaipur that afternoon and tour the Jaipur City Palace later in the day.

He is expected to depart for Washington, D.C., at 6:30 a.m. on April 24.

A red-carpet welcome is being prepared for Vice President Vance at Jaipur Airport. The Rajasthan government has deployed personnel from various departments, and extensive security measures are in place.

Temporary road closures are likely based on intelligence reports, and undercover officers from the Rajasthan Police will be present alongside Vance’s security team.

A convoy of 20 vehicles will assist the VVIP's movements in addition to his official motorcade, and a specially-equipped ambulance staffed with senior doctors will accompany the delegation.

Emergency medical facilities have been arranged at designated hospitals. A traditional Rajasthani welcome is planned for Vance and his family at Amer Palace on April 22.

The family will wear Jodhpuri safas and immerse themselves in the cultural richness of the state through puppet shows, folk dances, traditional attire, and local cuisine.

The palace will be closed to the public during the two-and-a-half-hour visit. Twelve trained guides have been appointed to provide historical insights about Amer and Jaipur, ensuring dignitary interactions occur at an appropriate distance.

Amer Palace Superintendent Dr. Rakesh Chholak confirmed that all preparations, including security measures and renovations, have been finalized.

Sources indicate that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will welcome Vance upon his arrival in Delhi. The meeting with Prime Minister Modi is set for April 21, with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Jaishankar also expected to be present.

The Foreign Minister may accompany the US Vice President to Amer Palace the following day.

Later on April 22, after the Business Summit, Vance is anticipated to meet Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Governor Haribhau Bagade.

Vice President Vance will be joined by his wife Usha, their three children — Ivan, Vivek, and Mirabel — along with senior US administration officials.

This visit marks the first by a US Vice President to India in 13 years, the last being Joe Biden’s visit in 2013.