England/Foreign Affairs

UNESCO - Meeting between Jean-Noël Barrot and Khaled El-Enany (Paris, November 8, 2024)

On November 8, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot spoke with Khaled El-Enany, the Egyptian candidate for the position of Director-General of UNESCO. The election for this position will take place in November 2025. The Minister confirmed that France fully supports Khaled El-Enany's candidacy. He recalled our dedication to seeing multilateralism strengthened, in addition to France's commitment to UNESCO's mandate in the areas of education, culture, science, heritage, and (…)

Updated: Wed Nov 13 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Leverages Historic U.S. Climate Leadership at Home and Abroad to Urge Countries

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Leverages Historic U.S. Climate Leadership at Home and Abroad to Urge Countries to Accelerate Global Climate Action at the 29th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP29) Since Day One, President Biden has treated climate change as not only one of the greatest challenges of our time, but also as a once-in-a-generation opportunity… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/12/fact-sheet-biden-%e2%81%a0harris-administration-leverages-historic-u-s-climate-leadership-at-home-and-abroad-to-urge-countries-to-accelerate-global-climate-action-at-the-29th-u-n-climate-change-con/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Leverages Historic U.S. Climate Leadership at Home and Abroad to Urge Countries to Accelerate Global Climate Action at the 29th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP29)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 12 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Reception Celebrating Culinary Arts in Diplomacy

The East Room Thank you, Clare. You and everyone at the Foundation are continuing James Beard’s legacy—bringing incredible food to more people and celebrating the chefs who make it. Ethan—you’ve been an incredible leader, not just in these last few years at the State Department, but over your three decades of service. As anyone who’s… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/12/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-a-reception-celebrating-culinary-arts-in-diplomacy/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Reception Celebrating Culinary Arts in Diplomacy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 12 2024

Remarks by President Biden and President Isaac Herzog of the State of Israel Before a Meeting

Oval Office 11:55 A.M. EST Q President Biden, do you think we can get a hostage deal by the end of your term? PRESIDENT BIDEN: Do you think you can keep from getting hit in the head by a — a camera behind you? All right. Well, thank you all. Well, Mr. President, welcome back… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/12/remarks-by-president-biden-and-president-isaac-herzog-of-the-state-of-israel-before-a-meeting/">Remarks by President Biden and President Isaac Herzog of the State of Israel Before a Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 12 2024

Remarks by President Biden and President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia Before Bilateral Meeting

Oval Office 2:45 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, welcome to the White House. PRESIDENT SUBIANTO: Thank you very much, sir. PRESIDENT BIDEN: Good to have you here. And we’re making — PRESIDENT SUBIANTO: Thank you very much. PRESIDENT BIDEN: We’re marking an important anniversary: 75 years of diplomatic relationship with Indonesia and the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/12/remarks-by-president-biden-and-president-prabowo-subianto-of-indonesia-before-bilateral-meeting/">Remarks by President Biden and President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia Before Bilateral Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 12 2024

FACT SHEET: To Mark Veterans Day, Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Historic Care, Benefits & New Actions to Suppor

Administration announces record-low number of veterans experiencing homelessness nationwide, expands eligibility for disability benefits and sets record for care and benefits delivered to veterans through President Biden’s Unity Agenda President Biden believes we have a sacred obligation to care our nation’s veterans and their families. Simply put, we owe them a debt we can never… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/11/fact-sheet-to-mark-veterans-day-biden-harris-administration-highlights-historic-care-benefits-new-actions-to-support-veterans-and-their-families-2/">FACT SHEET: To Mark Veterans Day, Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Historic Care, Benefits & New Actions to Support Veterans and Their Families</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 11 2024

Remarks as Delivered by John Podesta Press Conference at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan

Good afternoon everyone, and for those who might have wandered into the wrong room, I’m John Podesta. I’m going to speak for a few minutes and then I’m going to take some questions from the press. But I want to start by recognizing our wonderful Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mark Libby who is sitting up here… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/11/remarks-as-delivered-by-john-podesta-press-conference-at-the-29th-un-climate-change-conference-cop-29-in-baku-azerbaijan/">Remarks as Delivered by John Podesta Press Conference at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 11 2024

Remarks by President Biden at the National Veterans Day Observance at the Memorial Amphitheater | Arlington, VA

Arlington National Cemetery 11:52 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. It’s a great honor to be standing here again. Over 160 years ago, during what would become his final days in office, President Abraham Lincoln addressed this nation, and he said, “Let us strive on to finish the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/11/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-national-veterans-day-observance-at-the-memorial-amphitheater-arlington-va/">Remarks by President Biden at the National Veterans Day Observance at the Memorial Amphitheater | Arlington, VA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 11 2024

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will host President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia for a bilateral meeting at the White House on November 12, 2024. During the visit, President Biden will celebrate the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Indonesian relations and pay tribute to those affected by the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. The two leaders will also explore ways… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/10/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-president-prabowo-subianto-of-indonesia/">Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 11 2024

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

At President Biden’s invitation, President Biden and President-elect Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday at 11:00 am. Additional details to follow. ### The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/09/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-4/">Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Nov 09 2024

A Proclamation on World Freedom Day, 2024

Today marks 35 years since the Berlin Wall came down. Its fall was one of the greatest advances in human dignity in my lifetime. As we celebrate this anniversary, may we all remember that what brought the Berlin Wall down and lifted the Iron Curtain is what keeps the flame of liberty shining bright… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/08/a-proclamation-on-world-freedom-day-2024/">A Proclamation on World Freedom Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

A Proclamation to Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imports of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber

1. On August 26, 2024, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) transmitted to the President a report (USITC Report) on its investigation under section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “Trade Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2252), with respect to imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber (fine denier PSF). The product… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/08/a-proclamation-to-facilitate-positive-adjustment-to-competition-from-imports-of-fine-denier-polyester-staple-fiber/">A Proclamation to Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imports of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

Antisemitic incidents in Amsterdam (November 8, 2024)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms the unacceptable Antisemitic violence and acts of aggression against Israeli fans that took place around a soccer match yesterday evening in Amsterdam. The rise in Antisemitism in Europe and across the world calls for an urgent, collective wake-up call and an uncompromising response. France will continue to tirelessly combat the scourge of Antisemitism and racism, as well as all acts of hatred and hate speech. France will continue to do so (…)

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

COP17 to be held in Armenia (7 November 2024)

France is delighted that Armenia will be hosting the next Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) in 2026. France strongly supported this decision, which was voted on by the Parties to the CBD at the COP16 in Calí. France will stand with Armenia to make this future COP a success. This event will be crucial to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity (…)

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

France continues its commitment to climate finance for developing countries in 2023 (8 November 2024)

France provided €7.2 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2023, including €2.8 billion devoted to climate change adaptation. Consequently, for the third year running, France has far exceeded the €6-billion annual target over the period 2021-2025 set by President Macron in 2020. France is one of the main contributors of international climate finance and one of the few countries considered to be providing its fair share in the collective target of $100 billion a year until (…)

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

Lebanon - Incident against UNIFIL peacekeepers (November 7, 2024)

France condemns the November 7th incident that left peacekeepers physically injured, following an attack that took place close to a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy near Saida, despite the prior communication of the convoy's itinerary. Five Malaysian peacekeepers were injured. Five other peacekeepers had already been injured over the past several weeks following deliberate Israeli attacks, which are unjustifiable and must cease. The protection of peacekeepers and the (…)

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imp

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) In accordance with section 203(b) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “Act”), I hereby transmit documents to the Congress that describe the safeguard action that I have proclaimed on imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/08/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-to-facilitate-positive-adjustment-to-competition-from-imports-of-fine-denier-polyester-staple-fiber/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imports of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

President Biden Names Fifty-Sixth Round of Judicial Nominees

The President is announcing his intent to nominate two individuals to federal district courts—both of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue to fulfill the President’s promise to ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/08/president-biden-names-fifty-sixth-round-of-judicial-nominees/">President Biden Names Fifty-Sixth Round of Judicial Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

Israel/Palestinian Territories - Visit by the Minister to the Eleona French-owned church compound (7 Nov. 2024)

As part of a trip to Israel and the Palestinian Territories, the Minister had planned to visit the Eleona French-owned church compound. Without authorization, Israeli police entered the site carrying weapons. The Minister did not wish to visit the compound in these conditions. When the delegation had departed, two staff members of the Consulate General of France in Jerusalem were arrested by Israeli police, despite the fact that they are officials with diplomatic status. They were then (…)

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

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

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… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/07/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-proliferation-of-weapons-of-mass-destruction/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

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

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… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/07/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-threat-from-securities-investments-that-finance-certain-companies-of-th/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Threat From Securities Investments That Finance Certain Companies of the People’s Republic of China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Memorandum on Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY SUBJECT: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, after carefully considering the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/07/memorandum-on-presidential-determination-pursuant-to-section-1245d4b-and-c-of-the-national-defense-authorization-act-for-fiscal-year-2012-5/">Memorandum on Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Threat From Securities Investments That Finance

On November 12, 2020, by Executive Order 13959, 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 national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the threat from securities investments that finance certain companies of the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/07/notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-threat-from-securities-investments-that-finance-certain-companies-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-3/">Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Threat From Securities Investments That Finance Certain Companies of the People’s Republic of China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

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

On November 14, 1994, by Executive Order 12938, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States posed by the proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons (weapons of mass destruction) and the means of delivering such weapons. … The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/07/notice-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-proliferation-of-weapons-of-mass-destruction/">Notice to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko on November 8, 2024, in Gaborone, Botswana. The Honorable Howard A. Van Vranken, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana, will lead the delegation. ### The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/07/president-biden-announces-presidential-delegation-to-botswana-to-attend-the-inauguration-of-his-excellency-duma-gideon-boko/">President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024