Vice President JD Vance is in India on a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration.

Vice president’s comments contrast with opprobrium for European leaders; India and the U.S. are making progress in trade talks, he says.

India and Saudi Arabia agreed to deepen energy ties and pursue closer cooperation in areas like tourism and technology as the countries seek to strengthen relations amid ongoing trade uncertainties. An accord was reached to establish two oil refineries in India through a joint venture between the countries,