England/Foreign Affairs

U.S.-Brazil Partnership for Workers’ Rights

Our Administrations reaffirm the central and critical role that working people play in achieving a sustainable, democratic, equitable, and peaceful world. Everyone benefits when workers and their trade unions are empowered to fight for better conditions in the workplace, fairness in the economy, and democracy in our societies. Putting workers’ interests at the heart of our economic policies grows the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/19/u-s-brazil-partnership-for-workers-rights/">U.S.-Brazil Partnership for Workers’ Rights</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

Ukraine - Condemnation of Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure (18 November 2024)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia's massive strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. The night of November 17, Russia launched over 120 missiles and 90 drones throughout Ukraine, primarily targeting power infrastructure. These strikes hit residential neighborhoods, mainly in Odesa and Sumy, leaving at least 11 dead, including two children. As has been the case for nearly 1,000 days, Russia is deliberately targeting the Ukrainian civilian population and civilian (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Requesting for Additional Funding for Disaster Relief

Dear Mr. Speaker: With the Congress now back in session, I write to request urgently needed emergency funding to provide for an expeditious and meaningful Federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters. In the weeks since these deadly storms tore through communities across the Southeast, members of my Administration and I… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/18/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-of-representatives-requesting-for-additional-funding-for-disaster-relief/">Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Requesting for Additional Funding for Disaster Relief</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Benjamin J. Cheeks, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California, vice Gonzalo P. Curiel, retired. Serena Raquel Murillo, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Cormac J. Carney, retired. ### The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/18/nominations-sent-to-the-senate-156/">Nominations Sent to the Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer on the President’s Engagements at the G20 Summit

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil MR. FINER: (In progress.) We expect President Biden will also engage with leaders one on one, and are working to schedule several pull-asides on the margins of the G20. If those are able to come together, we’ll obviously read out those conversations if they happen. The President will close out the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/18/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finer-on-the-presidents-engagements-at-the-g20-summit/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer on the President’s Engagements at the G20 Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico

President Biden met today with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. President Biden expressed his congratulations on her recent election and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to building a prosperous North America with good paying jobs. The two leaders underscored the importance of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/18/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-claudia-sheinbaum-of-mexico/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada

President Biden met today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. President Biden thanked Prime Minister Trudeau for Canada’s strong partnership as weaddress the main challenges of our time, including creating jobs and opportunities for the middle class, combating climate change, managing migration, strengthening our alliances including NATO, and addressing humanitarian… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/18/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-of-canada/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

Remarks by President Biden During the First Session of the G20 Summit | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Museum of Modern ArtRio de Janeiro, Brazil 11:26 A.M. BRT THE PRESIDENT: (In progress) everyone around this table. It’s going to take all of us — time. It’s going to take all of us and the ability to step up to take on responsibility. First — it seems to me there’s certain key steps. First,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/18/remarks-by-president-biden-during-the-first-session-of-the-g20-summit-rio-de-janeiro-brazil/">Remarks by President Biden During the First Session of the G20 Summit | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

Women’s rights - Adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the resolution put forward by France and the Netherl

On 14 November 2024, with very broad support from 170 countries, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to eliminate violence against women and girls in the digital environment put forward at the instigation of France and the Netherlands. With this resolution, France and its partners reaffirm the need to protect and promote women's and girls' rights in the digital environment, the right to private life and the right to freedom of expression. It calls on States and all (…)

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

A Proclamation on International Conservation Day, 2024

Today, I am proud to become the first sitting American President to visit the Amazon and to proclaim the first International Conservation Day, reflecting all that is at stake in the fight against climate change and honoring the power and promise of conservation work. On International Conservation Day, we recommit to working with… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/17/a-proclamation-on-international-conservation-day-2024/">A Proclamation on International Conservation Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden Marks Historic Climate Legacy with Trip to Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest

President Biden Announces U.S. has surpassed his goal of providing $11 billion per year in international climate financing President Biden to sign a proclamation designating International Conservation Day; becomes first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon Since Day One of the Biden-Harris Administration, the fight against climate change has been a defining cause of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/17/fact-sheet-president-biden-marks-historic-climate-legacy-with-trip-to-brazils-amazon-rainforest/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Marks Historic Climate Legacy with Trip to Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by APNSA Jake Sullivan on President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping

Lima, Peru MR. SULLIVAN: (In progress) — which will go into some detail on various issues that they covered. And so, I’m going to be brief in my opening comments, because you all can read that scintillating Word document. You know, this was an opportunity for them to take stock of their relationship after four… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/17/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-on-president-bidens-meeting-with-president-xi-jinping/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by APNSA Jake Sullivan on President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

Remarks by President Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China Before Bilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru

Delfines Hotel & Convention Center 4:06 P.M. PET PRESIDENT XI: (As interpreted.) Can you put on your earpiece? We have simultaneous interpreting. PRESIDENT BIDEN: I’ve learned to speak Chinese. (Laughter.) Wish I did. PRESIDENT XI: Okay, let me begin first. It’s a great pleasure to see you again, President Biden. Over the past four years,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/16/remarks-by-president-biden-and-president-xi-jinping-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-before-bilateral-meeting-lima-peru/">Remarks by President Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China Before Bilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

Remarks by President Biden in Statement to Press | Manaus, Brazil

Museu da AmazôniaManaus, Brazil 3:39 P.M. AMT THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for all being here. Back in the late ‘80s, Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper who turned environmental activist, said the following, I quote, “At first, I thought I was fighting to save rubber trees. Then I thought I was fighting to save the Amazon… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/17/remarks-by-president-biden-in-statement-to-press-manaus-brazil/">Remarks by President Biden in Statement to Press | Manaus, Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-Peru Bilateral Meeting

Lima Convention CenterLima, Peru MODERATOR: I figured we’d do a quick gaggle on background, attributable to an SAO, reading out the Peru meeting and answer any questions you all have. So, [senior administration official], do you want to say anything at the top? SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Sure. So, President Biden had a very warm meeting… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/15/background-press-gaggle-on-the-u-s-peru-bilateral-meeting/">Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-Peru Bilateral Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Nov 16 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Dina Boluarte of Peru

President Biden met today with President Dina Boluarte of Peru at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ week in Lima, Peru. President Biden congratulated President Boluarte for Peru’s successful APEC host year and thanked her for Peru’s longstanding partnership with the United States. The two leaders discussed U.S.-Peru cooperation in security and counternarcotics, economic investment and trade, and space collaboration. President Biden reiterated our commitment to support… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/15/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-dina-boluarte-of-peru/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Dina Boluarte of Peru</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Nov 16 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. met with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Lima, Peru today. This meeting is the third between the two Presidents and follows their April 2, 2024, telephone call. The two leaders had a candid, constructive discussion on a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/16/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-xi-jinping-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-3/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Nov 16 2024

A Proclamation on American Education Week, 2024

During American Education Week, we celebrate the power and promise of our Nation’s public education system, which has empowered so many students to realize their full potential regardless of their zip code. We show gratitude for educators and staff, who ensure that our schools are filled with hope and possibilities. And we recommit to ensuring each… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/15/a-proclamation-on-american-education-week-2024/">A Proclamation on American Education Week, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

A Proclamation on National Apprenticeship Week, 2024

America’s workers are the best in the world — and that is in no small part due to our exceptional Registered Apprenticeship programs. During National Apprenticeship Week, we recommit to supporting these programs, which put so many Americans on a path to securing good-paying jobs and helping build the industries of the future. … The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/15/a-proclamation-on-national-apprenticeship-week-2024/">A Proclamation on National Apprenticeship Week, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Meeting

Lima Convention CenterLima, Peru MODERATOR: We’ll do this on background, attributed to a senior administration official. Just a couple minutes to read out the trilat meeting. Do you want to kick us off and provide — SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Sure. Maybe just a few comments. Just finished the trilateral leaders-level meeting between President Biden, South… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/15/background-press-gaggle-on-the-u-s-rok-japan-trilateral-meeting/">Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

Joint Statement of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States

We, the leaders of Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the United States, convened in the spirit of Camp David to commemorate the remarkable progress our three countries have made since our Trilateral Leaders’ Summit in 2023. Japan, the ROK, and the United States stand united in our dedication to promote human rights, democracy,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/15/joint-statement-of-japan-the-republic-of-korea-and-the-united-states/">Joint Statement of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authorities Under Sections 507(d) and 508(a) of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Approp

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authorities Under Sections 507(d) and 508(a) of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/15/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authorities-under-sections-507d-and-508a-of-the-ukraine-security-supplemental-appropriations-act-2024/">Memorandum on the Delegation of Authorities Under Sections 507(d) and 508(a) of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Crow Tribe of Montana

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Crow Tribe of Montana and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and straight-line winds on August 6, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals on the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/14/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-disaster-declaration-for-the-crow-tribe-of-montana/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Crow Tribe of Montana</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Dedication Ceremony at Delaware Technical Community College

Newark, Delaware Tashauna, it’s so clear that you have a spark for learning and a love for the Delaware Tech community. You prove what I’ve always said, nurses are always my best students! Thank you for sharing your story with us today. To Dan Ehmann, Dr. Mark Brainard, and the Board of Trustees, thank you all… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/15/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-a-dedication-ceremony-at-delaware-technical-community-college/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Dedication Ceremony at Delaware Technical Community College</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

Remarks by President Biden and President Dina Boluarte Zegarra of the Republic of Peru in Bilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru

Lima Convention CenterLima, Peru 3:48 P.M. PET PRESIDENT BOLUARTE: (As interpreted.) Dear Mr. President of the United States — (The interpretive audio devices are adjusted.) PRESIDENT BIDEN: I have to tell you before I begin, when I was a young senator, the president — a senior senator from Texas said, “Joe, someday you’re going to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/15/remarks-by-president-biden-and-president-dina-boluarte-zegarra-of-the-republic-of-peru-in-bilateral-meeting-lima-peru/">Remarks by President Biden and President Dina Boluarte Zegarra of the Republic of Peru in Bilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024