Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meetings with the Government of India in New Delhi, India
Office of the Spokesperson The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: From February 19 to 21, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma met with senior Indian officials in New Delhi to advance the U.S.-Indian global strategic partnership. His meetings with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Defense Secretary Giridhar Aramane, and Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri explored opportunities to strengthen U.S.-India cooperation and people-to-people ties to ensure a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The Deputy Secretary also met with Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to discuss further expanding trade and economic ties between the United States and India. The Deputy Secretary and Indian officials further emphasized the benefits of close partnership on addressing global security challenges.
Office of the Spokesperson
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
From February 19 to 21, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma met with senior Indian officials in New Delhi to advance the U.S.-Indian global strategic partnership. His meetings with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Defense Secretary Giridhar Aramane, and Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri explored opportunities to strengthen U.S.-India cooperation and people-to-people ties to ensure a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The Deputy Secretary also met with Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to discuss further expanding trade and economic ties between the United States and India. The Deputy Secretary and Indian officials further emphasized the benefits of close partnership on addressing global security challenges.
