'Richard Verma Most Qualified To Be U.S. Ambassador To India'

Monday, 06 October 2014, 22:59 IST
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WASHINGTON: The nomination of Richard Rahul Verma as next U.S. ambassador to India could be the catalyst to transform the Indo—US ties as he is the “most capable and qualified candidate” to head America’s diplomatic mission in New Delhi, former Obama administration officials have said.

Highly appreciative of Verma’s diplomatic skills, the officials including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton believe that he brings to the table “a deep reservoir of experience” in every dimension of US national security policy.

In exclusive interviews to PTI, these top former Obama administration officials said Verma, who quietly played an important role in the Congressional passage of Civil Nuclear Deal while being at the Hill, has a vision for the Indo-U.S. relationship.

Verma had advocated for strong Indo-U.S. ties when in the Administration and recently had started a “India 2020” project at a top American-think tank — Center for American Progress.

Verma has been nominated by Obama purely on his capabilities and diplomatic skills and not has been rewarded for any political or fund raising activities, they said.

They hoped he would easily sail through the Senate confirmation process.

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Source: PTI