Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 21 (HBTV): American businessman Donald Trump Jr, son of former US President Donald Trump, visited the Taj Mahal on Thursday. The monument, located in Agra, is among the most renowned architectural masterpieces in the world and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for its cultural and historical importance.
The Taj Mahal continues to attract millions of visitors every year and has hosted numerous global dignitaries. In 2020, former US President Donald Trump visited the historic site with his wife Melania Trump. Thursday’s visit marked Donald Trump Jr’s first trip to the monument.
In January, the Queen Mother of Bhutan, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, along with a 19-member delegation that included Ashi Dechen Wangmo Wangchuck, toured the Taj Mahal and appreciated its architectural grandeur.
In March, theoretical physicist and author Brian Greene, along with former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, also visited the monument. During their visit, they explored the site and expressed admiration for India’s achievements in science, engineering, and craftsmanship.
Earlier in April, US Vice President JD Vance visited the Taj Mahal with his wife Usha Vance and their children, calling it a ‘beautiful historic site’ and thanking the authorities for the warm reception. Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font also toured the monument that same month.
Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is considered one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture, blending Persian, Indian, and Islamic influences.
Meanwhile, India and the United States are advancing towards a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), aimed at increasing bilateral trade from USD 191 billion to USD 500 billion by 2030. The prospective agreement is expected to cover areas such as defence, energy, technology, services, investment, and reductions in procedural barriers, while excluding patents and certain regulatory issues.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal recently said that there is ‘no pause or hiatus’ in the Indo-US relationship, emphasising that the partnership remains strategic and resilient. Speaking at the 22nd Indo-US Economic Summit organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), he noted that both countries continue to engage across economic, defence, and strategic sectors.
Goyal assured industry stakeholders that India will safeguard the interests of farmers, fishermen, small industries, and other key sectors while negotiating the trade agreement. He highlighted that negotiations are progressing and that an announcement will be made once a fair and balanced outcome is achieved.
He also referenced a newly announced contract for India to source LPG from the US, reflecting deepening energy ties. The minister said the Indo-US relationship is built on strong pillars of democracy, diversity, and development, adding that both nations remain committed to broadening bilateral cooperation for global economic stability.
(ANI)