Foreign Affairs

Israel/Palestinian Territories (11 Oct. 2024)

France utterly condemns the latest Israeli strikes this week that targeted civilian infrastructure where displaced persons had sought shelter, including the Rafidah school, the Ibn Rushd school and a mosque in Deir al-Balah. Over the past several weeks, civilian infrastructure, and particularly schools, have been hit repeatedly. The number of civilian casualties resulting from these attacks is unacceptable. France also expresses its deep concern over the latest evacuation orders issued by (…)

Updated: Fri Oct 11 2024

Lebanon – Israeli attack on a UNIFIL observation post (11 Oct. 2024)

France condemns the continued deliberate targeting of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) by Israeli forces. According to provisional estimates, two peacekeepers were injured today in this latest attack, in which Israeli forces fired on a UNIFIL watchtower in Naqoura. One of them is in critical condition. These attacks are serious violations of international law and must stop immediately. The Israeli authorities must explain themselves. France has therefore summoned the (…)

Updated: Fri Oct 11 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respec

<p>Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/11/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 11 2024

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

<p>On October 27, 2006, by Executive Order 13413, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/11/notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-4/">Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 11 2024

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Indonesia to Attend the Inauguration of His Excelle

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Prabowo Subianto on October 20, 2024, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/11/president-biden-announces-presidential-delegation-to-the-republic-of-indonesia-to-attend-the-inauguration-of-his-excellency-prabowo-subianto/">President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Indonesia to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Prabowo Subianto</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 11 2024

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris on the Federal Government’s Response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene

<p>Roosevelt Room 1:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, folks, Kamala and I have just received a briefing from senior leaders across our administration from Hurricane Helene and &#8212; and Hurricane Milton. And to state the obvious, I&#8217;m sure you feel the same way, our heart goes out to all those folks who &#8212; who&#8217;ve lost not&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/11/remarks-by-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-on-the-federal-governments-response-to-hurricanes-milton-and-helene/">Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris on the Federal Government&#8217;s Response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 11 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Scottsdale, AZ

<p>Grayhawk Golf ClubScottsdale, Arizona 12:12 P.M. MST THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hi, everyone.  Good afternoon.  Please have a seat.  Good afternoon.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  I appreciate you.  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you.  I’m touched.  Thank you. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/11/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-scottsdale-az/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Scottsdale, AZ</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 11 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris During a Call with Jewish Voters Marking High Holidays

<p>Teleconference 11:07 A.M. MST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Douglas. Thank you, my darling husband. And I want to thank you in front of all of the friends for all of the leadership that you have shown and the inspiration that you have given so many and, in particular, our young people. Many of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/11/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-during-a-call-with-jewish-voters-marking-high-holidays/">Remarks by Vice President Harris During a Call with Jewish Voters Marking High Holidays</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 11 2024

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Expansion of Sanctions on Iran Following Attack on Israel

<p>On October 1, Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Israel. This attack targeted Israel’s most populated city, Tel Aviv, and could have killed hundreds if not thousands of innocent people. Fortunately, the attack was defeated and rendered ineffective thanks to the U.S. military working in partnership with Israeli Defense Forces. Following that reckless attack,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/11/statement-from-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-expansion-of-sanctions-on-iran-following-attack-on-israel/">Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Expansion of Sanctions on Iran Following Attack on Israel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 11 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Ethel Kennedy

<p>Ethel Kennedy was an American patriot, a fighter for justice, and an extraordinary force for good. A national and global leader, Ethel Kennedy used her voice to advocate for the causes she cared most about—from human rights around the world to conservation and gun safety. Guided by a deep sense of faith and an abiding optimism,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/10/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-ethel-kennedy/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Ethel Kennedy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Oct 11 2024

United Nations – International Day of the Girl Child (11 Oct. 2024)

On this International Day of the Girl Child, which the UN established in 2012, France reaffirms its commitment to gender equality and the universality of women's and girls' rights. Respecting these rights is vital to a lasting peace and just societies. Girls' education and gender equality through education are some of France's feminist foreign policy and external action priorities. These issues will be central to the upcoming Feminist Foreign Policy Conference, which France will host in 2025. (…)

Updated: Fri Oct 11 2024

A Proclamation on General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2024

<p> Today, we pay tribute to General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish immigrant who served alongside American soldiers in the Revolutionary War and made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. And we honor the culture and contributions of all our Nation&#8217;s Polish Americans who follow his legacy, standing up for the cause of freedom at&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/10/a-proclamation-on-general-pulaski-memorial-day-2024/">A Proclamation on General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates International Day of the Girl and Continues Commitment to Supporting

<p>International Day of the Girl provides an opportunity to celebrate the leadership of girls around the world and recommit to addressing the barriers that continue to limit their full participation. Today, to commemorate International Day of the Girl, First Lady Jill Biden will host the second “Girls Leading Change” event at the White House to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/10/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-celebrates-international-day-of-the-girl-and-continues-commitment-to-supporting-youth-in-the-u-s-and-abroad/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates International Day of the Girl and Continues Commitment to Supporting Youth in the U.S. and Abroad</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

First Lady Jill Biden Announces 2024 “Girls Leading Change” Honorees

<p>In celebration of International Day of the Girl, the First Lady is honoring ten young women who are leading change and shaping a brighter future in their communities In honor of International Day of the Girl, First Lady Jill Biden will celebrate ten young women leaders, selected by the White House Gender Policy Council, who&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/10/first-lady-jill-biden-announces-2024-girls-leading-change-honorees/">First Lady Jill Biden Announces 2024 “Girls Leading Change” Honorees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

International Conference in Support of Lebanon’s People and Sovereignty (Paris, 24 Oct. 2024)

On President Macron's initiative and following the visit to the Middle East by M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France will organize an International Conference in Support of Lebanon's People and Sovereignty, which will be held in Paris on 24 October 2024. This ministerial conference will bring together Lebanon's partner States, the United Nations, the European Union and international, regional and civil-society organizations. It will aim to rally the international (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers of the Weimar Triangle on Georgia (10 Oct. 2024)

We, the Foreign Ministers of the Weimar Triangle, reaffirm our support for the democratic and European aspirations of the overwhelming majority of the Georgian people. We deplore the actions of the Georgian Government that have led to a de facto halt of Georgia's accession process to the European Union, as declared by the European Council on 27 June representing the Heads of State or Government of the 27 EU Member States. The negative trend has only worsened since then, with worrying (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

Lebanon – Attack on UNIFIL (10 Oct. 2024)

France expresses its deep concern after Israeli forces fired on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and condemns any and all threats to UNIFIL's security. Two peacekeepers were injured after Israeli forces fired repeatedly at a UNIFIL observation tower located at UNIFIL's headquarters in Naqoura, in southern Lebanon. No French nationals were injured in this episode. Also hit were UNIFIL positions in Ras Naqoura and Labbouneh, causing property damage but no casualties. We (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., spoke today with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany. The President underscored the enduring strength of the U.S.-German relationship and noted his intention to continue our strong collaboration on geopolitical priorities, including supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression. ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/10/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-chancellor-olaf-scholz-of-germany-6/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President João Lourenço of Angola

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., spoke today with President João Lourenço of Angola. The President thanked President Lourenço for his continued leadership on both regional and global priorities and underscored the U.S. commitment to deepening our strategic partnership with the government and people of Angola.   ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/10/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-president-joao-lourenco-of-angola/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President João Lourenço of Angola</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris of Ireland

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with Taoiseach Simon Harris of the Republic of Ireland today in the Oval Office to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland. The President reflected on the deep cultural, people-to-people and economic ties between the two countries, and expressed confidence that the next 100&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/09/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-taoiseach-simon-harris-of-ireland/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris of Ireland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 Girls Leading Change Celebration

<p>The East Room As we come together today, our hearts are breaking for the communities upended by yet another devastating hurricane. Families waiting for news of loved ones, of homes, of the places where their kids took their first steps, where they got married, where they built their lives. Maybe some of you know someone who’s been&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/10/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-2024-girls-leading-change-celebration/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 Girls Leading Change Celebration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

Remarks by President Biden During a Call with Jewish Faith Leaders for High Holidays

<p>2:59 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, Rabbi, for that introduction. And before I want to be- &#8212; before I begin, I want to say, we&#8217;re prepared for another hurricane hitting Florida, and that&#8217;s what I&#8217;ve been doing and why I had to p- &#8212; push back these &#8212; this sev- &#8212;&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/09/remarks-by-president-biden-during-a-call-with-jewish-faith-leaders-for-high-holidays-2/">Remarks by President Biden During a Call with Jewish Faith Leaders for High Holidays</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

Remarks by President Biden on the Initial Impacts of Hurricane Milton and the Federal Government’s Ongoing Support to St

<p>South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT: I’ll be brief. Last night, Hurricane Milton made landfall, as we all know, on the west coast of Florida. It brought hurricane winds, heavy rains, including 10 to 20 inches of rain in the Tampa area overnight. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/10/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-initial-impacts-of-hurricane-milton-and-the-federal-governments-ongoing-support-to-state-and-local-officials/">Remarks by President Biden on the Initial Impacts of Hurricane Milton and the Federal Government&#8217;s Ongoing Support to State and Local Officials</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator Tim Johnson

<p>Senator Tim Johnson was a tenacious fighter for the people of South Dakota. Throughout his career—as a member of the South Dakota legislature, as the state&#8217;s sole representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, and as a U.S. Senator—he brokered compromise and advanced commonsense solutions that improved the lives of South Dakotans and all Americans. Senator Johnson secured support for&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/10/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-former-u-s-senator-tim-johnson/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator Tim Johnson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024

UN – World Day Against the Death Penalty (10 Oct. 2024)

On this 22nd World Day Against the Death Penalty, France reiterates its opposition to this cruel, unjust and inhumane punishment everywhere and in all circumstances. The abolition of the death penalty is steadily making headway around the world. But 51 nations continue to apply it. At the last UN General Assembly, France and its partner countries presented their biennial resolution calling for a moratorium on executions with the ultimate aim of abolishing the death penalty. On December (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 10 2024