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On April 30, 2021, the State Department announced the appointment of Ambassador Daniel Smith to US Mission India as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim.
Ambassador Daniel Smith, the Director of the Foreign Service Institute who recently served as acting Secretary of State and Acting Deputy Secretary of State, will be departing for New Delhi to serve as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim. Ambassador Smith carries the highest Foreign Service rank of Career Ambassador.
Ambassador Smith’s appointment underscores the United States’ strong commitment to our partnership with the Government of India and the Indian people. He will spearhead close cooperation with India to ensure that our countries continue to advance our shared priorities, including overcoming the global pandemic.
The United States stands in solidarity with India, and Ambassador Smith is committed to working together with India in partnership.
“I look forward to joining the outstanding professionals at FSI & working w/ them to ensure we provide the best possible support for @StateDept's critical mission to advance our nation’s interests & represent the American people abroad.” -Amb. Dan Smith https://t.co/kGmMF3lB8I pic.twitter.com/DGjKI0XoiG
— Foreign Service Institute (@FSIatState) October 25, 2018
The American people stand united with India in the fight against COVID-19! Today, 125,000 vials of the antiviral drug Remdesivir arrived from the U.S. -the 4th relief shipment- and there are more life-saving supplies on the way. Thanks @USAID and @HHSGov for coord! #USIndiaDosti pic.twitter.com/Fz6mxmtY7P
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) May 2, 2021
Thanks to @US_TRANSCOM, @AirMobilityCmd, @Travis60AMW & @DLAmil for hustling to prepare critical @USAID medical supplies for shipping. As I've said, we’re committed to use every resource at our disposal, within our authority, to support India’s frontline healthcare workers. pic.twitter.com/JLvuuIgV46
— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) April 29, 2021
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