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Jaipur airport to be alternative landing for Trump’s aircraft in case of bad weather: official

February 22, 2020 03:21 pm | Updated November 28, 2021 11:26 am IST - Jaipur

U.S. Embassy officials take stock of security arrangements at Jaipur Airport

A special aircraft of the U.S. Army carrying top officials arrived on Saturday at Jaipur International Airport to take stock of security arrangements ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to India , an airport official said.

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“The aircraft landed at the airport at 9 a.m. and flew out at 11 a.m. U.S. Embassy officials took stock of the security measures at the airport. There is no scheduled programme at the airport but precautionary measures are being taken,” Jaipur International Airport Director J.S. Balhara said.

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Trump will be on a two-day visit to India from February 24 to 25 and Jaipur airport will be the first alternative for landing his aircraft in case of bad weather, the official said.

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