Richard R. Verma
Recent News About Richard R. Verma
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma are set to speak at the “Partnerships in Action: Honoring Our Commitment to Afghan Allies” reception.
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Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma is set to participate in the "Future of Travel Mobility" Conference, organized by the U.S. Travel Association.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma met with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov in Sofia.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is set to host a Diwali reception on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the U.S. Department of State.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is set to deliver remarks on "Increasing American Diplomatic Power" at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs on Thursday, October 31.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is set to discuss the modernization agenda for American diplomacy.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma recently held meetings with key foreign ministers from Lebanon, Iraq, and Qatar in Paris.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is set to visit Paris, France from October 23 to 25. The purpose of his trip is to attend the International Conference in Support of Lebanon’s People and Sovereignty, which is hosted by the Government of France.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is scheduled to speak at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs on Monday, October 21. His address will focus on the theme "Climate Change as a National Security Challenge."
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is set to visit Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on October 17. The purpose of the visit is to participate in an inscription ceremony that acknowledges the Moravian Church Settlement of Bethlehem as the 26th United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in the United States. This site will be recognized as the first UNESCO transnational site in the country.
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In October 2022, Secretary Blinken established the Subnational Diplomacy Unit (SDU) at the State Department and appointed Nina Hachigian as the first Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy. Over the past two years, SDU has engaged with approximately 5,000 local government officials in the United States and globally, including mayors, governors, and county supervisors.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is set to visit Des Moines and Cedar Falls, Iowa from October 7 to 9. During his trip, Deputy Secretary Verma plans to meet with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. The focus of their discussions will be on how the United States is addressing global challenges through local solutions, enhancing technology use, strengthening the U.S. economy, and improving safety for Americans.