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Vance Drops Names Of His 2 'Favourite' People: One's Indian, The Other ...
Vance Drops Names Of His 2 'Favourite' People: One's Indian, The Other ... "I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life -- one Indian and one Pakistani," said US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday, mentioning his wife, Usha Vance, and Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir. Speaking during the US-Iran talks in Switzerland , alongside Pakistani and Qatari Prime Ministers, Vance praised Pakistan's role in facilitating the dialogue and mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran. Breaking It Down What did Vance criticize about Pakistan's press freedom? What are Vance's main priorities for the US-Iran talks? How did Iran respond to the US-Iran deal after its signing? Created with AI. Errors are possible "I will say that since Field Marshal Munir welcomed us with the Pakistani Prime Minister in Islamabad, I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life - an Indian and a Pakistani. The Indian is my wife, and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Munir," he said. Vance revealed that in the last three months, he has talked to Munir more than anybody else. "I have talked to Field Marshal Munir more than I have talked to anybody in the last three months." …
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An Indian and a Pakistani are the most important people in my life ...
An Indian and a Pakistani are the most important people in my life ... Burgenstock [Switzerland], June 21 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday generated significant online traction after making a light-hearted reference to two "very, very important" Indian and Pakistani people in his life - his wife Usha Vance and Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir, on the sidelines of the US-Iran diplomatic deliberations in Switzerland. Addressing the media at the alpine resort of Burgenstock following sessions with Iranian officials aimed at establishing a durable regional settlement, Vance detailed a personal anecdote regarding his interactions with the Pakistani leadership in Islamabad. "Since Field Marshal Asim Munir welcomed us with the (Pakistani) Prime Minister (Shehbaz Sharif) in Islamabad, I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life. An Indian and a Pakistani. The Indian is my wife, and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Munir," Vance remarked. The comments were delivered in the presence of Sharif and Munir, who travelled to the Swiss venue to attend the peace talks, which are being mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. Vance further commented on his extensive commu…
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I have an Indian, Pakistani in my life: Vance's joke after Iran talks ...
I have an Indian, Pakistani in my life: Vance's joke after Iran talks ... US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday sparked buzz online when he jokingly revealed his two "favourite" Indian and Pakistani people – his wife, Usha Vance, and Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir – on thesidelines of the US-Iran talks in Switzerland. Speaking at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock after discussions with Iranian officials on a permanent peace deal, Vance said, "Since Field MarshalAsim Munirwelcomed us with the (Pakistani) Prime Minister (Shehbaz Sharif) in Islamabad, I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life. An Indian and a Pakistani. The Indian is my wife, and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Munir." He made the remarks in the presence of Sharif and Munir, who alsoattended the peace talks,which were mediated byPakistanand Qatar. Vance went on to praise Munir, saying he had spoken to the Pakistani Army Chief more than almost anyone else over the past three months. "I have probably talked to Munir more than I have talked to anyone else over the last three months. We would not have been here without his statesmanship and military leadership. He has shown himself to be a grea…
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'I've Joked that I Have 2 Very Very Important People In My Life: An ...
'I've Joked that I Have 2 Very Very Important People In My Life: An ... Home Global Global ‘I’ve Joked that I Have 2 Very Very Important People In My Life: An Indian And a Pakistani, The Indian is My Wife, And the Pakistani is Field Marshal Asim Munir’, JD Vance By Mahnoor June 21, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp US Vice President JD Vance has shared a warm and light-hearted comment about his close ties with Pakistan. In a recent interaction, he joked that he has two very important people in his life — an Indian and a Pakistani. “The Indian is my wife, and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Asim Munir,” he said. Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, is of Indian origin. His warm praise for Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir highlights the strong personal and diplomatic bond between them. The two have worked closely during important US-Iran peace talks hosted in Pakistan. This joke came during high-level meetings where Vance visited Islamabad and later Switzerland. Munir played a key role in mediating between the US and Iran. He greeted Vance warmly, and the two leaders showed great friendship. Trump has also called Munir his “favorite field marshal.” The comment shows …
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‘Two important people, an Indian and a Pakistani’: JD Vance’s ‘favourite’ person remark at US-Iran talks
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'An Indian and a Pakistani' are the most important people in my life ...
'An Indian and a Pakistani' are the most important people in my life ... "An Indian and a Pakistani" are the most important people in my life: Vance's joke after Iran talks goes viral By ANI | Updated: June 21, 2026 20:55 IST 2026-06-22T02:23:24+5:30 2026-06-21T20:55:11+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Burgenstock [Switzerland], June 21 : US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday generated significant online traction after making a ... "An Indian and a Pakistani" are the most important people in my life: Vance's joke after Iran talks goes viral Burgenstock [Switzerland], June 21 : US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday generated significant online traction after making a light-hearted reference to two "very, very important" Indian and Pakistani people in his life - his wife Usha Vance and Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir, on the sidelines of the US-Iran diplomatic deliberations in Switzerland. Addressing the media at the alpine resort of Burgenstock following sessions with Iranian officials aimed at establishing a durable regional settlement, Vance detailed a personal anecdote regarding his interactions with the Pakistani leadership in Islamabad. "Since Field Marshal Asim Munir welcome…
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'An Indian and a Pakistani': JD Vance names two 'very… - inkl US vice president JD Vance has said the two most important people in his life are an Indian and a Pakistani, naming his wife and second lady Usha Vance and Pakistan’s field marshal Asim Munir during remarks linked to US-Iran diplomatic talks in Switzerland. Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now! “I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life. An Indian and a Pakistani. The Indian is my wife, and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Munir,” Vance said. Vance also said he has "probably talked to Munir more than anybody he's talked in the past 3 months." His comments were made as US and Iranian officials held their first round of negotiations at a resort in Switzerland, with mediators including delegations from Pakistan and Qatar. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also present when Vance made the remarks.
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'Two important people in my life, an Indian and a Pakistani': JD Vance ...
'Two important people in my life, an Indian and a Pakistani': JD Vance ... US Vice President JD Vance was full of praise for the Pakistani leadership for their role in advancing the US-Iran peace talks to a stage where leaders of both countries have met and are ready to discuss some of the biggest issues between them. Vancewas speaking at the Quadrilateral Meeting involving Pakistan, Qatar, Iran, and the United States in Switzerland. Vance also joked that, over the past three months, there have been only two important people in his life — one Indian, his wife, and the other Pakistani Army chiefAsim Munir. Track US-Iran war LIVE updates “I will say that since field marshal Munir welcomed us with the prime minister in Islamabad, I have joked that I have two very very important people in my life, an Indian and a Pakistani. The Indian is my wife and the Pakistani is field marshall Munir and I've probably talked to Munir more than I've talked to anybody else over the last three months,” Vance said while speaking to reporters. Vance added that the US and Iran would not have reached this stage of negotiations without Munir's statesmanship. "He is of course great military leader but…

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broadly confirmedJD Vance said he has two very, very important people in his life — one Indian and one Pakistani.
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indianexpress“Two important people, an Indian and a Pakistani': JD Vance’s ‘favourite’ person remark at US-Iran talks” timesnownews.com“I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life -- one Indian and one Pakistani,”

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JD Vance identified his wife, Usha Vance, as the Indian person in his remark about two important people.
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JD Vance identified Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir, as the Pakistani person in his remark about two important people.
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JD Vance said he has talked to Asim Munir more than anybody else in the last three months.
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JD Vance made the remark about two important people during US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
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JD Vance praised Pakistan's role in facilitating dialogue and mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran.
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indianexpress “JD Vance’s ‘favourite’ person remark” → JD Vance made a remark about two important people
timesnownews.com “I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life” → JD Vance said he has two very, very important people in his life
timesnownews.com “Field Marshal Munir” → Asim Munir

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