The Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources serves as the Department’s chief operating officer and principal adviser to the Secretary on management, budgets and resources; oversees planning, evaluation and resource-allocation processes; supervises operational programs (including foreign assistance); advises on major personnel and security matters; and represents the Department in interagency and international management forums.
The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy leads U.S. public diplomacy and outreach: directing efforts to inform and influence foreign publics, expand people-to-people ties, and coordinate programs and messaging (e.g., educational and cultural exchanges, Global Public Affairs, policy and planning) to advance U.S. foreign-policy objectives.
Zsolt Németh is a Hungarian politician (Fidesz) and economist who serves as Chair of the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee (since 2014) and is a deputy floor leader of the Fidesz parliamentary group; he has also held senior foreign-policy posts for Hungary.
“(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)” means the meeting is not open to journalists or general media coverage; press are excluded and details are typically not released publicly except by official summaries or later statements.
“Holland on the Hill” is an annual congressional/diplomatic reception and program in Washington, D.C., organized by the Embassy of the Netherlands and associated Dutch diplomatic and cultural partners to engage U.S. lawmakers, staff, and Washington audiences on Dutch–U.S. ties.
“(MEDIA DETERMINED BY HOST)” means the event organizer (here, the embassy) decides which media outlets may attend or cover the reception; press access is subject to the host’s invitation, accreditation, or media‑selection rules rather than open admission.