US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma schedules a six-day trip to India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives (Feb 18-23), aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and reaffirm America'
US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma is set to visit India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives from February 18-23 to strengthen cooperation between the US and each of these Indo-Pacific partners. The visit aims to reaffirm the US's commitment to a free, open, secure, and prosperous region. In New Delhi, Verma will meet with senior government officials, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to advance the US-Indian global strategic partnership on various issues, including economic development, security, and technology. In the Maldives, Verma will meet with senior officials to advance shared priorities in increasing economic cooperation and promoting maritime security. In Sri Lanka, his meetings will support US-Sri Lankan defense and maritime security cooperation, with a visit to a port where the US is providing financing for Sri Lanka's economic recovery.