Foreign Affairs

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2024 NBA Champions, the Boston Celtics

<p>South Lawn 4:29 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome to the White House. (Applause.) I don’t know &#8212; know any of these guys behind me, but they just showed up. I don’t know where the hell they came from. (Laughter.) 2024 NBA champions: the Bols- &#8212; you’re Celtics, right? &#8212; (laughter) &#8212; the Boston Celtics. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/21/remarks-by-president-biden-honoring-the-2024-nba-champions-the-boston-celtics/">Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2024 NBA Champions, the Boston Celtics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 22 2024

Executive Order on Establishing a Second Emergency Board to Investigate a Dispute Between New Jersey Transit Rail Operat

<p> A dispute exists between the New Jersey Transit Rail Operations and its Locomotive Engineers represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. The dispute has not heretofore been adjusted under the provisions of the Railway Labor Act, as amended, 45 U.S.C. 151-188 (RLA).      An emergency board to investigate and report on&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/21/executive-order-on-establishing-a-second-emergency-board-to-investigate-a-dispute-between-new-jersey-transit-rail-operations-and-its-locomotive-engineers-represented-by-the-brotherhood-of-locomotive-e/">Executive Order on Establishing a Second Emergency Board to Investigate a Dispute Between New Jersey Transit Rail Operations and Its Locomotive Engineers Represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 21 2024

Franco-Ukrainian local authorities conference: Minister’s meeting with a delegation of Ukrainian mayors (21 November 2024)

On 20 November the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs received a delegation of Ukrainian mayors representing the municipalities of Lviv, Mariupol, Opishnya, Tarashcha, Poltava, Pryyutivka, Uman and Chortkiv, in the presence of the Ukrainian Ambassador to France and the Co-President of the Europe Commission of the Association of French Mayors. The meeting falls within the framework of their participation in the Franco-Ukrainian local authorities conference, which was held on 19 (…)

Updated: Thu Nov 21 2024

Líbano - Lanzamientos de cohetes contra la Fuerza Provisional de las Naciones Unidas en el Líbano (20 de noviembre de 2024)

Francia condena los lanzamientos de cohetes, probablemente perpetrados por Hezbolá, que alcanzaron, el 19 de noviembre, dos posiciones de la Fuerza Provisional de las Naciones Unidas en el Líbano (FPNUL) en el Líbano meridional. Cuatro cascos azules ghaneses resultaron heridos, tres de los cuales debieron ser hospitalizados. Varios cascos azules ya habían resultado heridos en estas últimas semanas. Una patrulla de la FPNUL, compuesta por cascos azules franceses, también recibió disparos ese (…)

Updated: Thu Nov 21 2024

President Biden Announces a Presidential Emergency Board, Names Members

<p>WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order creating a Presidential Emergency Board to help resolve an ongoing dispute between New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET). The appointment of the Board is required under the Railway Labor Act because a party to the dispute has requested an&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/21/president-biden-announces-a-presidential-emergency-board-names-members-2/">President Biden Announces a Presidential Emergency Board, Names Members</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 21 2024

President Biden Announces Nominees

<p>WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individual to serve as a key leader in his administration: Additionally, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as members of boards and commissions that are required, by statute or longstanding practice, to include bipartisan membership: Jim&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/21/president-biden-announces-nominees-6/">President Biden Announces Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 21 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:58 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh. Sorry, fixing &#8212; fixing the podium &#8212; or the lectern. Q Thank you. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I know. I know. Q It matters. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It matters. I know it does. I know. Okay. So,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/21/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-74/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 21 2024

Press Release: Bill Signed: H.R. 7189

<p>On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 7189, the &#8220;Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024,&#8221; which reauthorizes the National Congenital Heart Disease Research, Surveillance, and Awareness Program. Thank you to Representatives Bilirakis, Soto, Buddy Carter, Schiff, Salazar and Cárdenas, and Senators Durbin and Young for their leadership. ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2024/11/21/press-release-bill-signed-h-r-7189/">Press Release: Bill Signed: H.R. 7189</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 21 2024

Press Release: Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate

<p>NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:      James Bernard Coughlan, of Illinois, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2030, vice Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, term expired.      Beth H. Harwell, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/21/press-release-nominations-and-withdrawals-sent-to-the-senate-2/">Press Release: Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 21 2024

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Further Sanctioning Russia’s Use of the International Financia

<p>In September, President Biden announced a surge in security assistance and additional actions to help Ukraine as it continues to resist Russia’s aggression. And today, the United States is imposing significant new sanctions on over 50 financial institutions to further degrade Russia’s ability to use the international financial system to fund and prosecute its brutal&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/21/statement-from-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-further-sanctioning-russias-use-of-the-international-financial-system/">Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Further Sanctioning Russia’s Use of the International Financial System</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 21 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Warrants Issued by the International Criminal Court

<p>The ICC issuance of arrest warrants against Israeli leaders is outrageous. Let me be clear once again: whatever the ICC might imply, there is no equivalence — none — between Israel and Hamas. We will always stand with Israel against threats to its security. ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/21/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-warrants-issued-by-the-international-criminal-court/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Warrants Issued by the International Criminal Court</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 21 2024

A Proclamation on National Child’s Day, 2024

<p>This generation&#8217;s young people are some of the most gifted, educated, and talented our Nation has ever known. They are the kite strings that keep our national ambitions aloft. On National Child&#8217;s Day, we recommit to building a future worthy of their highest aspirations. So many of our Nation&#8217;s children begin building their futures at our&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/19/a-proclamation-on-national-childs-day-2024/">A Proclamation on National Child’s Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Nov 20 2024

Armenia - Telephone conversation between Jean-Noël Barrot and his counterpart (November 15, 2024)

On November 15, 2024, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot spoke over the phone with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan. The Minister took this opportunity to reiterate France's support for the early signing of a treaty to facilitate the establishment of a just and lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, strictly in accordance with the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and inviolability of the borders of both nations. He commended the determination displayed (…)

Updated: Wed Nov 20 2024

Iran - Telephone conversation between M. Jean-Noël Barrot and his Iranian counterpart (20 November 2024)

M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Mr Abbas Araghchi, today, Tuesday 19 November 2024. The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs spoke to his counterpart about the meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 20 to 22 November. He emphasized the absolute necessity for Iran to fulfil its obligations under its Safeguards Agreement and fully cooperate with the IAEA (…)

Updated: Wed Nov 20 2024

Lebanon - Rockets fired at the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) (20 November 2024)

France condemns the firing of rockets – probably by Hezbollah – which hit two positions of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon on 19 November. Four Ghanaian Blue Helmets were injured, three of whom had to be hospitalized. Several Blue Helmets had already been injured in recent weeks. A UNIFIL patrol made up of French Blue Helmets was also hit by rocket fire on the same day, without any injuries. With several patrols having suffered these types of incident (…)

Updated: Wed Nov 20 2024

Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

<p>MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:        Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the Secretary&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/20/memorandum-on-delegation-of-authority-under-section-614a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-5/">Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Nov 20 2024

Statement by President Joe Biden on Transgender Day of Remembrance

<p>Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn the transgender Americans whose lives were taken this year in horrific acts of violence. There should be no place for hate in America – and yet too many transgender Americans, including young people, are cruelly targeted and face harassment simply for being themselves. It’s wrong. My Administration&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/20/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-transgender-day-of-remembrance-2/">Statement by President Joe Biden on Transgender Day of Remembrance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Nov 20 2024

UNESCO/Lebanon - Enhanced protection for 34 Lebanese archaeological sites (November 19, 2024)

France applauds the November 18, 2024, decision made by the UNESCO Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict to grant enhanced protection to 34 Lebanese archaeological sites, including five properties on the World Heritage List: the Neolithic site of Byblos; the Roman remains of Tyre, Baalbek, and Anjar; and the International Fair of Tripoli. France hails this unanimous decision, which grants these sites full, effective immunity, in keeping with the (…)

Updated: Wed Nov 20 2024

Armenia - Entrevista telefónica de Jean-Noël Barrot con su homólogo (15 de noviembre de 2024)

Jean-Noël Barrot, ministro para Europa y de Asuntos Exteriores, mantuvo una conversación telefónica, el 15 de noviembre de 2024, con su homólogo armenio, Ararat Mirzoyán. El ministro reafirmó, en esta ocasión, el apoyo de Francia a la firma rápida de un tratado que permita el establecimiento de una paz justa y duradera entre Armenia y Azerbaiyán, en el marco del respeto estricto de la integridad territorial, la soberanía y la inviolabilidad de las fronteras de los dos Estados. Celebró la (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

FACT SHEET: Continuing a Legacy of Leadership at the G20

<p>From day one of his Administration, President Biden pledged to restore U.S. leadership and strengthen our partnerships to make America more secure and prosperous. Taking office amid a devastating pandemic that had upended the global economy, President Biden recognized that we needed to work with partners to tackle big cross-border challenges. President Biden’s leadership at the G20 has demonstrated the dividends that U.S. engagement&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/19/fact-sheet-continuing-a-legacy-of-leadership-at-the-g20/">FACT SHEET: Continuing a Legacy of Leadership at the G20</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom in Warsaw (19

We, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom, have come together today, recognizing that our common security is challenged as never before in our lifetimes. Russia is systematically attacking European security architecture. For the last 1,000 days, in its war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia has killed many thousands and repeatedly violated international law. Russia‘s reckless revisionism and constant refusal to stop the aggression and (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

Lebanon - France sends emergency humanitarian aid shipment (November 18, 2024)

Today, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs sent a shipment of nearly 32 tons of humanitarian aid to help the Lebanese civilian population, with support from the Airbus Foundation. This shipment consists of containers of medication donated by the Tulipe association, therapeutic foods provided by the Nutriset company, as well as educational materials belonging to the NGO Libraries Without Borders. This freight will be delivered to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, UNICEF, and (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

New Brazil-U.S. Partnership for the Energy Transition

<p>Establishing a Climate-Forward Clean Energy Industrial Partnership Brazil and the United States share the goal of creating more competitive, clean, fair, and resilient economies by promoting the clean energy transition in a way that fosters economic growth and the generation of high-quality jobs, while reducing emissions and keeping our 1.5°C goals within reach, consistent with&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/19/fact-sheet-new-brazil-u-s-partnership-for-the-energy-transition/">New Brazil-U.S. Partnership for the Energy Transition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil

<p>President Joe Biden met today with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on the margins of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the U.S.-Brazil strategic relationship, rooted in our strong support for democracy.  President Biden congratulated President Lula on Brazil’s G20 host year and reaffirmed the United States’ support for&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/19/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva-of-brazil/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024