Announcing Verma’s appointment, the USISPF said on Thursday: “Verma’s extensive career and long-standing knowledge of foreign policy makes him an invaluable addition to the USISPF Board,” The American Bazaar reported on Friday. Verma was nomited as the 25th US Ambassador to India by former President Barack Obama in September 2014 and confirmed by the Sete in December 2014. During his two-year tenure, US-India relations experienced a significant resurgence, with important gains made in defence, trade, and clean energy.