Vance says 21st century could be ‘dark time for humanity’ in speech in India | JD Vance

During his visit to India, JD Vance emphasized the significance of the US-India partnership as crucial for global progress, warning of potential dark times ahead if the two nations do not collaborate. In a keynote address in Jaipur, he praised India’s rising confidence and potential while contrasting it with the West’s self-doubt, advocating for increased military and trade cooperation, including the supply of US military equipment to India. Vance reiterated the goal of doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, viewing India as a key ally against China’s influence.