U.S. Department of State

08/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/15/2024 09:31

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Verma’s Travel to Nepal and India

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will lead U.S. delegations to Nepal on August 16 and India from August 17-22 to advance and support a prosperous, secure, and resilient future for both countries.

In Nepal, the delegation will meet with senior government officials, development professionals, and business leaders to discuss shared priorities in economic development, women's empowerment, energy, and people-to-people ties.

Deputy Secretary Verma will travel to New Delhi, India to meet with senior government officials, climate leaders, and aerospace academics and industry representatives to advance the U.S.-Indian partnership on a full range of issues, including economic development, clean energy and climate action, and STEM education. He will be joined in India by Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta and Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy David Turk.

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