Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will join CSIS President and CEO Dr. John J. Hamre on April 3 for a conversation on the high-impact role diplomacy and development play as pillars of national security. The session will cover the State Department’s priorities and areas for innovation. A reception will follow the live event.

The conversation will take place at 4:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Press coverage of Deputy Secretary Verma’s April 3 remarks will be open to pre-registered media. Please register on the CSIS website at https://www.csis.org/events/powering-american-diplomacy-21st-century-conversation-honorable-richard-r-verma.

For more information, please contact CSIS directly:

Nina Tarr Special Assistant and Executive Officer to the President and CEO, Office of the President Tel: 202.644.5636 Email: ntarr@csis.org

U.S. Department of State

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