The United States Senate approved Indian-American Richard Verma as Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources on Thursday.
Richard Verma was approved by the Senate by a vote of 67-26 for the position of CEO of the powerful.
“Richard Verma has been confirmed as the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.” “By a vote of 67-26,” the U.S. Senate Democratic Majority’s official handle for live floor updates posted.
The previous US ambassador to India will now head, coordinate, and oversee State Department activities such as overseas aid and civilian response programs.
Verma is Mastercard’s Chief Legal Officer and Head of Global Public Policy. During the Obama era, he served as US Ambassador to India and Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs.
Verma, 54, was nominated for the top diplomatic position by US President Joe Biden in December of last year.
