England/Foreign Affairs

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi at the Yale Club of New York City on the Biden-Ha

Today, we stand together to lift up and reflect on the progress we are making as a nation – progress propelled by the hard work of the American people, endowed with the inventiveness to imagine a better future and inspired with the willingness to roll up our sleeves and build it. Over the last few… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/25/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-national-climate-advisor-ali-zaidi-at-the-yale-club-of-new-york-city-on-the-biden-harris-administrations-progress-in-accelerating-clean-manufacturing/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi at the Yale Club of New York City on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Progress in Accelerating Clean Manufacturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

Remarks by Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall at the President’s Summit of the Global Coalition to Addre

Good afternoon. I am Liz Sherwood-Randall, President Biden’s Homeland Security Advisor. In closing, on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration, I want to thank each of you for joining us here today. In particular, I want to express our gratitude to each of the Heads of State and Government and your cabinet members who accepted President… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/24/remarks-by-homeland-security-advisor-dr-liz-sherwood-randall-at-the-presidents-summit-of-the-global-coalition-to-address-synthetic-drug-threats-new-york-ny/">Remarks by Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall at the President’s Summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats | New York, NY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

Statement by Antonio Tajani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy in his capacity as Chai

1. Introduction In today's meeting in New York, in the wake of the Summit of the Future, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States and the High Representative of the European Union reiterated their commitment to upholding the rule of law, humanitarian principles and international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, and to protecting human rights and dignity for all individuals. They re-emphasized their (…)

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Passage of the Continuing Resolution

Tonight, bipartisan majorities in both chambers of Congress passed a continuing resolution to keep the government open through mid-December. I want to thank both houses of Congress—especially Senators Murray and Collins and Representatives Cole and DeLauro—for this bipartisan agreement and for avoiding a costly government shutdown. The passage of this bill gives Congress more time… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/25/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-passage-of-the-continuing-resolution/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Passage of the Continuing Resolution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Sep 25 2024

Address by Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs (23.09.24)

President of the General Assembly, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Heads of State and Government, Ministers, Ambassadors, Colleagues, We are gathered here today to reaffirm our commitment to an ambitious, effective and representative multilateralism to face the challenges of tomorrow. Many of you want to advance our multilateral system, a system founded on respect for the rule of law and clear principles established following the Second World War and on respect for the (…)

Updated: Tue Sep 24 2024

FACT SHEET: Leaders’ Summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats

Today, President Biden hosted a Summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats, which the President directed Secretary of State Antony Blinken to launch in June 2023, in order to mobilize international action to tackle the synthetic drug crisis. In just over a year, the Global Coalition has grown to include 159 countries… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/24/fact-sheet-leaders-summit-of-the-global-coalition-to-address-synthetic-drug-threats/">FACT SHEET: Leaders’ Summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 24 2024

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Mexico to Attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Claudia Sheinba

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on October 1, 2024, in Mexico City, Mexico. Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Ken Salazar, U.S. Ambassador… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/24/president-biden-announces-presidential-delegation-to-mexico-to-attend-the-inauguration-of-her-excellency-claudia-sheinbaum-pardo-2/">President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Mexico to Attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 24 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Whipps of Palau, President Simina of Micronesia, and President H

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with President Surangel Whipps, Jr. of Palau, President Wesley Simina of Micronesia, and President Hilda Heine of Marshall Islands today in New York at the United Nations to celebrate the renewal of the Compacts of Free Association and Compact-related agreements, which will reinforce the uniquely close relationships between the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/24/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-whipps-of-palau-president-simina-of-micronesia-and-president-heine-of-marshall-islands/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Whipps of Palau, President Simina of Micronesia, and President Heine of Marshall Islands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 24 2024

Remarks by President Biden at the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats | New York, NY

1:57 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. To all the — my fellow leaders from nations around the world, thank you for being here. It makes a big difference. A couple of years ago, a father who I got to meet from a small town here in the United States wrote me a letter about… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/24/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-global-coalition-to-address-synthetic-drug-threats-new-york-ny/">Remarks by President Biden at the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats | New York, NY</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 24 2024

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League Champions, NJ/NY GOTHAM FC | (September 23, 2024)

10:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, guys. How are you doing? (Laughter.) Holy mackerel. I like your tie. (Laughter.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: Can you guys say thank you? THE PRESIDENT: “Dad, you didn’t tell me the president was going to talk to me.” Please, have a seat. Well, good morning. For the first time — for… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/24/remarks-by-president-biden-honoring-the-2023-national-womens-soccer-league-champions-nj-ny-gotham-fc-september-23-2024/">Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League Champions, NJ/NY GOTHAM FC | (September 23, 2024)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Sep 24 2024

FACT SHEET: Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation Ministerial

Today, the members of the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation, – or the Atlantic Partnership – came together and reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Atlantic region and a healthy, sustainable, and resilient Atlantic Ocean that is a resource for future generations. Since its launch, the Atlantic Partnership has grown to forty-two members, representing… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/23/fact-sheet-partnership-for-atlantic-cooperation-ministerial/">FACT SHEET: Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation Ministerial</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 23 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden Commemorates Historic Climate Legacy during Climate Week NYC

President Biden will deliver remarks tomorrow highlighting his climate, conservation, clean energy, and environmental justice agenda, which is lowering costs, creating good-paying and union jobs, and reducing harmful emissions Meanwhile, House Republicans continue reckless attempts to roll back climate, conservation, and clean energy investments When President Biden took office, he pledged to restore America’s climate… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/23/fact-sheet-president-biden-commemorates-historic-climate-legacy-during-climate-week-nyc/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Commemorates Historic Climate Legacy during Climate Week NYC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 23 2024

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with His Highness President Mohamed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates

Vice President Kamala Harris met with His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the White House today, where they reaffirmed the growing partnership between the United States and the UAE and discussed joint efforts to promote a more secure, stable, and prosperous Middle East region. The Vice President welcomed… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/23/readout-of-vice-president-harriss-meeting-with-his-highness-president-mohamed-bin-zayed-of-the-united-arab-emirates/">Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with His Highness President Mohamed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 23 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Event to Launch Partnership for a Lead-Free Future

New York City, New York Thank you. It’s great to be with so many world leaders, your Excellencies from Malawi, the Dominican Republic, and Nepal. Director General of the World Health Organization and President Banga of the World Bank, I’m glad to see you both again. And I appreciate your support of this new coalition.… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/23/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-an-event-to-launch-partnership-for-a-lead-free-future/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Event to Launch Partnership for a Lead-Free Future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 23 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the United Nations General Assembly’s Summit of First Ladie

New York City, New York Thank you, Ambassador. I’m grateful for your leadership and tireless work. It’s an honor to be here. Mrs. Zelenska—Olena—when I found out that you were gathering this group of leaders, including the incredible First Ladies here to my left, I knew I had to show my support, even if briefly.… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/23/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-united-nations-general-assemblys-summit-of-first-ladies-and-gentlemen/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the United Nations General Assembly’s Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 23 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden to the United Nations LGBTI Core Group

New York City, New York Thank you, Special Envoy Stern. Your Excellencies and distinguished guests, it’s an honor to join you, along with THE courageous human rights activists who are speaking here today. Each year, we come together in New York to “reaffirm the dignity and worth of the human person.” Those words, written in… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/23/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-to-the-united-nations-lgbti-core-group/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden to the United Nations LGBTI Core Group</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 23 2024

Remarks by President Biden and President Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates Before Bilateral Meeting

Oval Office 12:30 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Sheikh Mohamed, welcome back to Washington. PRESIDENT BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN: Thank you, sir. PRESIDENT BIDEN: You’ve been a good friend. Our countries have — our strategic partners have rooted in decades — literally decades of close cooperation and friendship. And I welcome the chance to open… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/23/remarks-by-president-biden-and-president-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-of-the-united-arab-emirates-before-bilateral-meeting-2/">Remarks by President Biden and President Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates Before Bilateral Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 23 2024

U.S.-UAE Joint Leaders’ Statement Dynamic Strategic Partners

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and President Joseph R. Biden Jr. met today at the White House during an official visit of His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the United States. The visit is the first-ever by a President of the United Arab Emirates… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/23/u-s-uae-joint-leaders-statement-dynamic-strategic-partners/">U.S.-UAE Joint Leaders’ Statement Dynamic Strategic Partners</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 23 2024

United States and United Arab Emirates Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence

Building on the common vision of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to advance safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI), U.S. Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan and UAE National Security Advisor H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed the shared… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/23/united-states-and-united-arab-emirates-cooperation-on-artificial-intelligence/">United States and United Arab Emirates Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 23 2024

White House Press Call by Senior Adviser to the President and Director of Communications Ben LaBolt, National Climate Ad

Via Teleconference 9:47 A.M. EDT MR. FERNÁNDEZ HERNÁNDEZ: Hi. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining today’s press call to preview President Biden’s speech at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum tomorrow and on the pre- — and on the Biden-Harris administration’s historic efforts to combat climate change. As a reminder, this call will be… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/23/white-house-press-call-by-senior-adviser-to-the-president-and-director-of-communications-ben-labolt-national-climate-adviser-ali-zaidi-and-senior-adviser-to-the-president-for-international-climate-p/">White House Press Call by Senior Adviser to the President and Director of Communications Ben LaBolt, National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi, and Senior Adviser to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta Previewing Climate Week Speech</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Sep 23 2024

Fact Sheet: 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit

On September 21, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. hosted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in Wilmington, Delaware, for the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit. The Quad was established to be a global force for good. This year, the Quad is proudly executing… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/21/fact-sheet-2024-quad-leaders-summit/">Fact Sheet: 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Sep 22 2024

Fact Sheet: Quad Countries Launch Cancer Moonshot Initiative to Reduce the Burden of Cancer in the Indo-Pacific

Today, the United States, Australia, India, and Japan are launching a groundbreaking effort to help end cancer as we know it in the Indo-Pacific, starting with cervical cancer, a largely preventable disease that continues to be a major health crisis in the region, and laying the groundwork to address other forms of cancer as well.… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/21/fact-sheet-quad-countries-launch-cancer-moonshot-initiative-to-reduce-the-burden-of-cancer-in-the-indo-pacific/">Fact Sheet: Quad Countries Launch Cancer Moonshot Initiative to Reduce the Burden of Cancer in the Indo-Pacific</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Sep 22 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle APNSA Jake Sullivan at the Quad Leaders Summit

8:50 A.M. EDT MR. SULLIVAN: Thank you, guys, for being here. Today, we have the fourth Quad Leaders Summit, fourth in-person Quad Leaders Summit, and the first time that President Biden has actually hosted leaders in his hometown and, literally, at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. You guys have heard the President say many times that all… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/21/on-the-record-press-gaggle-apnsa-jake-sullivan-at-the-quad-leaders-summit/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle APNSA Jake Sullivan at the Quad Leaders Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Sep 22 2024

Statement by President Joe Biden on the Passing of Thomas Bell

Scranton, Pennsylvania is a place that climbs into your heart and never leaves. It’s home. It’s that special place etched in your heart. I was born there. Even after my family moved to Claymont, Delaware as my dad found work, we’d return to our old Green Ridge neighborhood in Scranton and spend time with our… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/21/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-the-passing-of-thomas-bell/">Statement by President Joe Biden on the Passing of Thomas Bell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Sep 22 2024

Statement from Office of Gun Violence Prevention Director Stef Feldman on Shooting in Birmingham

Last night, several people were killed and many more wounded in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. And once again, our entire nation is watching in horror as another community is devasted by the national epidemic of gun violence. President Biden and Vice President Harris join Americans across the nation in praying for the families affected by this… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/22/statement-from-office-of-gun-violence-prevention-director-stef-feldman-on-shooting-in-birmingham/">Statement from Office of Gun Violence Prevention Director Stef Feldman on Shooting in Birmingham</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Sep 22 2024