England/Foreign Affairs

One Water Summit: A Summit for International Cooperation on Water (3 Dec. 2024)

The aim of the One Water Summit, on 3 December 2024 on the margins of COP16 to combat desertification in Riyadh, is to contribute to the ongoing United Nations discussions and process to enhance global water governance and to accelerate action on Sustainable Development Goal 6 (ODD6) on water and sanitation, building on the momentum of the UN Water Conference in 2023. Co-organized by France, Kazakhstan and the World Bank, the Summit also aims to act as an incubator of solutions, in (…)

Updated: Thu Dec 05 2024

Remarks by National Economic Council Deputy Director Daniel Hornung on Biden-Harris Efforts to Build and Preserve Housin

As Prepared for Delivery at the Novogradac Housing Finance Conference We are at a critically important moment for housing policy. Housing is less affordable for Americans now than at any point in recent memory. Approximately half of renters are cost-burdened and a quarter are severely cost-burdened, meaning they must devote over half of their income… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/05/remarks-by-national-economic-council-deputy-director-daniel-hornung-on-biden-harris-efforts-to-build-and-preserve-housing-to-lower-costs-and-opportunities-ahead/">Remarks by National Economic Council Deputy Director Daniel Hornung on Biden-Harris Efforts to Build and Preserve Housing to Lower Costs, and Opportunities Ahead</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Dec 05 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the National Black Caucus of State Legislators’ 48th Annual Legislative Conference

Capital HiltonWashington, D.C. 2:09 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. (Applause.) I was — I knew you all were in town. I couldn’t let it go without coming by to say hello and to say thank you to everyone here, all of these extraordinary leaders. (Applause.) I wanted to come by and say happy… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/05/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-the-national-black-caucus-of-state-legislators-48th-annual-legislative-conference/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at the National Black Caucus of State Legislators’ 48th Annual Legislative Conference</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Dec 05 2024

Background Press Gaggle by a Senior Administration Official on the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor

Luanda, Angola MODERATOR: Thank you all for joining for this gaggle. Everything will be attributed to a senior administration official, embargoed until 10:00 p.m. local time. For your awareness, but not for your reporting, our SAO is [senior administration official]. [Senior administration official], we’ll turn it over to you for a few words at the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/12/03/background-press-gaggle-on-the-lobito-corridor/">Background Press Gaggle by a Senior Administration Official on the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Dec 04 2024

FACT SHEET: Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment in the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor

Today, the United States and Angola are co-hosting a Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor Summit, bringing together leaders from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania, and Zambia, as well as the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The leaders will affirm their commitment to continue developing the Corridor and invest… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/03/fact-sheet-partnership-for-global-infrastructure-and-investment-in-the-lobito-trans-africa-corridor/">FACT SHEET: Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment in the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Dec 04 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to discuss the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor and the broader economic partnershipand the bilateral relationship between the United States and the DRC and the Congolese people. The two leaders affirmed the need to ensure conditions are in… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/04/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-felix-tshisekedi-of-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Dec 04 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, to discuss the U.S.-Zambian relationship and our shared commitment to economic and democratic progress. The two leaders discussed the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor and the new rail line from the Angola border into Zambia. They discussed how these investments in infrastructure — including through… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/04/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-hakainde-hichilema-of-zambia/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Dec 04 2024

Readout of the 2024 White House Tribal Youth Forum

On November 15, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration held the Fourth Annual White House Tribal Youth Forum. At the Forum, over 100 Native American youth from across the country engaged with Administration officials on key issues impacting their communities, including food sovereignty, climate change, mental health, and missing and murdered Indigenous persons. Discussions touched on themes youth leadership,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/04/readout-of-the-2024-white-house-tribal-youth-forum/">Readout of the 2024 White House Tribal Youth Forum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Dec 04 2024

Readout of the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor Summit

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Angolan President João Lourenço co-hosted African leaders from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and Tanzania, as well as private sector CEOs, U.S. development and finance institutions, and the Africa Finance Corporation, to celebrate and highlight progress on the development of the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor and the partnership of the Lobito Corridor… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/04/readout-of-the-lobito-trans-africa-corridor-summit/">Readout of the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Dec 04 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Joining Forces Event with Military Families at NAS Sigonella

Catania, Italy Thank you, Captain Shoemaker. I’m grateful to you and Lisa for the warm welcome to Sigonella and for your leadership of this base. And what a beautiful performance from the band! Ambassador Markell—Jack, Joe could not have asked for a better partner from Delaware to the White House in Italy. It’s so wonderful… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/04/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-a-joining-forces-event-with-military-families-at-nas-sigonella/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Joining Forces Event with Military Families at NAS Sigonella</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Dec 04 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden in her Ancestral Hometown

Gesso, Italy Buongiorno! Thank you, Mr. Mayor, for a warmer welcome than I could have imagined. I’m also grateful to Ms. Prefect Di Stani and to President Schifani for their leadership. Ambassador Markell, Jack, Carla, thank you for your hospitality and your work to strengthen the special relationship between Italy and the United States. I… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/04/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-in-her-ancestral-hometown/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden in her Ancestral Hometown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Dec 04 2024

Remarks by President Biden Participating in the Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit | Benguela, Angola

Carrinho Food Processing FactoryBenguela, Angola 2:01 P.M. WAT MR. HOCHSTEIN: Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Amos Hochstein. I’m a senior adviser to President Biden. It’s an honor to be here with all of you. I want to open first by saying thank you to Nelson Carrinho and the staff of this facility for opening… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/04/remarks-by-president-biden-participating-in-the-lobito-corridor-trans-africa-summit-benguela-angola/">Remarks by President Biden Participating in the Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit | Benguela, Angola</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Dec 04 2024

A Proclamation on International Day of Persons with Disabilities , 2024

The over one billion disabled people around the world have made incredible contributions — propelling us all forward in the pursuit of progress. This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recommit to ensuring that people with disabilities are treated with dignity and respect and have every opportunity to reach their full potential. … The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/03/a-proclamation-on-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-2024/">A Proclamation on International Day of Persons with Disabilities , 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

Background Press Gaggle on President Biden’s Meeting with President Lourenço of Angola

Luanda, Angola MODERATOR: All right, well, thanks, everyone. So, we’re going to do this gaggle on background, attributable to a senior administration official. For your awareness, but not for your reporting, this is [senior administration official]. And by all means, feel free to share this audio with the pool. [Senior administration official] will share a… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/03/background-press-gaggle-on-president-bidens-meeting-with-president-lourenco-of-angola/">Background Press Gaggle on President Biden’s Meeting with President Lourenço of Angola</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

Chad - Reconfiguration of France’s military apparatus (29 Nov. 2024)

Two years ago, France began a reflection and dialogue process with its partners regarding the reconfiguration of its military apparatus in Africa, in particular within the framework of the mission led by Jean-Marie Bockel. In this context, France is in close dialogue with the Chadian authorities, who, in a communiqué published by the Chadian foreign ministry on November 29, 2024, expressed their desire to see the security and defense partnership evolve. France takes note of this and will (…)

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Trip to Angola

On the occasion of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s visit to Angola, we celebrate the transformation and deepening of the U.S.-Angola relationship. This trip marks the first visit ever by a sitting U.S. president to the Republic of Angola, and the first visit of a U.S. president to sub-Saharan Africa since 2015. This visit comes on… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/02/fact-sheet-president-bidens-trip-to-angola/">FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Trip to Angola</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

France denounces the new prison sentence for Aleksei Gorinov, opponent of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine (2 De

France vigorously denounces the verdict handed down by a Russian court against Aleksei Gorinov, the former Russian municipal deputy and opponent of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, sentencing him to an additional three years of prison under a strict detention regime. In 2022, Aleksei Gorinov received a seven-year prison sentence for opposing Russian's war of aggression against Ukraine, which was decided down under a repressive law that was passed shortly after the Russian (…)

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

Georgia (29 Nov. 2024)

France is closely monitoring the situation in Georgia. We are concerned by reports of crackdowns on protestors and journalists and we call for the right to peaceful protest to be respected. Fundamental freedoms, political pluralism and civil society must be respected. Alongside its European partners, France will continue to maintain strong ties with the people of Georgia and support their European aspirations, which must not be (…)

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

M. Jean-Noël Barrot participates in the international humanitarian conference for Gaza’s civilian population (Cairo, 2 D

M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, represented France at the humanitarian conference for Gaza, which Egypt held in Cairo on 2 December. A year after the international humanitarian conference for Gaza's civilian population held in Paris on 7 November 2023, Jean-Noël Barrot reaffirmed France's determination to lend its support to the civilian victims of the conflict in Gaza. France has already raised €200 million for this since the start of the conflict in order to (…)

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

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

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… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/03/memorandum-on-delegation-of-authority-under-section-614a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-6/">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>.

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

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

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President João Lourenço, highlighting the transformation of the U.S.-Angolan relationship and reaffirming our joint commitment to continue working together to address global challenges. The two leaders discussed significant trade and investment opportunities that keep our companies competitive and defend the interests of workers, addressed the shared responsibility… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/03/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-joao-lourenco-of-angola/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President João Lourenço of Angola</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

REMARKS BY FIRST LADY JILL BIDEN AT THE UNVEILING OF THE 2024 WHITE HOUSE HOLIDAY THEME AND DECOR

East Room 12:54 P.M. EST THE FIRST LADY: Hello. How are you? (Applause.) (Laughs.) Hi. Well, gosh. In the swirl of the end of each year, we hope to begin to turn toward our hope for tomorrow. So, as we celebrate our finally — final holiday season here in the White House, we are guided… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/02/remarks-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-unveiling-of-the-2024-white-house-holiday-theme-and-decor/">REMARKS BY FIRST LADY JILL BIDEN AT THE UNVEILING OF THE 2024 WHITE HOUSE HOLIDAY THEME AND DECOR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

Remarks by President Biden and President João Lourenço of Angola Before Bilateral Meeting | Luanda, Angola

Presidential PalaceLuanda, Angola 1:00 P.M. WAT PRESIDENT LOURENÇO: (As interpreted.) (In progress) diplomatic relations since 19th of May, 1993, which have been growing year after year, mainly since in Angola we started the process of fight against corruption and impunity, and we establishing the best business environment. The Angola president José Eduardo dos Santos was… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/03/remarks-by-president-biden-and-president-joao-lourenco-of-angola-before-bilateral-meeting-luanda-angola/">Remarks by President Biden and President João Lourenço of Angola Before Bilateral Meeting | Luanda, Angola</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the Past and Future of the Angolan-U.S. Relationship | Belas, Angola

National Museum of SlaveryBelas, Angola 5:54 P.M. WAT THE PRESIDENT: You are a brave crowd to come out in the rain. I brought my hat just in case. I don’t have much hair to help me. (Laughter.) Leaders of Angola, government and civil society, students, young leaders, staff of the National Slavery Museum, distinguished guests,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/03/remarks-by-president-biden-honoring-the-past-and-future-of-the-angolan-u-s-relationship-belas-angola/">Remarks by President Biden Honoring the Past and Future of the Angolan-U.S. Relationship | Belas, Angola</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on Outcomes of the Fifth Negotiating Session on a Global Agreement to End Pl

The United States is disappointed in the lack of a legally binding international agreement fit to meet the moment on addressing plastic pollution at the INC-5 and we are resolved to make more progress in the next stages of this negotiation. While the global movement to reign in the urgent threats of plastic waste in… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/03/statement-from-nsc-spokesperson-sean-savett-on-outcomes-of-the-fifth-negotiating-session-on-a-global-agreement-to-end-plastic-pollution/">Statement from NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on Outcomes of the Fifth Negotiating Session on a Global Agreement to End Plastic Pollution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Dec 03 2024