Foreign Affairs

Statement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of Dick Blum

Jill and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Dick Blum, a successful businessman, humanitarian, and proud son of California who dedicated much of his public life to fighting poverty around the globe. For 16 years, I had the honor of serving on the Senate Judiciary Committee alongside Dick's wife - and one...

Updated: Mon Feb 28 2022

Ukraine - Q&A - (24 Feb. 2022)

Q: What kind of equipment will France be sending to Ukraine? A: I refer you to President Macron's statements.

Updated: Mon Feb 28 2022

Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on Imposing Additional Severe Costs on Russia

Via Teleconference (February 26, 2022) MODERATOR: Thanks, everyone, for joining. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to a "senior administration official." We're going to be discussing further restrictive economic measures we're imposing on Russia today in coordination with Allies and partners. For your awareness and not for reporting, the speaker on the...

Updated: Sun Feb 27 2022

Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Japan's Announcement to Hold Russia Accountable

We welcome Japan's announcement today that it will stand with the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States to isolate Russia from the international financial system and our economies. Following Japan's announcement, the entire G7 now supports disconnecting selected Russian banks from SWIFT, restrictions on the Russian Central Bank,...

Updated: Sun Feb 27 2022

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on U.S. Support for the People of Afghanistan

Via Teleconference (February 25, 2022) 3:07 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. And again, thank you for joining us for today's background call on U.S. support for the people of Afghanistan. Today's briefing is on background and attributable to "senior administration officials." The briefing is embargoed until its conclusion. For your awareness only and for...

Updated: Sat Feb 26 2022

Joint Statement on Further Restrictive Economic Measures

We, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States condemn Putin's war of choice and attacks on the sovereign nation and people of Ukraine. We stand with the Ukrainian government and the Ukrainian people in their heroic efforts to resist Russia's invasion. Russia's war represents an...

Updated: Sat Feb 26 2022

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 25, 2022

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:37 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. All right, I just have one item for all of you at the top, which is the week ahead. And I know there are a few topics to discuss today during our time together. On Monday, the President will host a...

Updated: Sat Feb 26 2022

Readout of White House Virtual Celebration of Afro-Latino Heritage

Yesterday, as part of Black History Month programming, the White House hosted a virtual Celebration of Afro-Latino Heritage, where Administration officials highlighted how President Biden has prioritized equity and diversity in his Administration. The program consisted of two panels and remarks from Ambassador to Spain Julissa Reynoso, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of...

Updated: Sat Feb 26 2022

Declaration by the Minister following his meeting with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (25 Feb.22)

Today I received Ms Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in Paris to assure her of France's support for the democratic aspirations of the people of Belarus and our commitment to the country's sovereignty and independence. Our meeting took place in exceptional times. The complicity of Alexander Lukashenko's regime in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in flagrant violation of international law and signed agreements, marks a new and very serious step in Mr Lukashenko's process of submission to Russia. Belarus and (...)

Updated: Fri Feb 25 2022

FACT SHEET: Administration Announces New Actions to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Respon

The Administration recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had tremendous impacts on disabled individuals and has resulted in new members of the disability community. Over the past year, the Administration has collaborated and consulted with the disability community andtaken several key actions to address the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. Among other actions, the...

Updated: Fri Feb 25 2022

How to Watch President Biden's First State of the Union Address

Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 9 PM EST Where can I watch the State of the Union livestream? To watch the State of the Union speech live, visit WH.gov/sotu. Tune into the official social media streams of the White House for President Biden's State of the Union address. YouTube: President Biden's First State of the UnionTwitter: @WhiteHouse or @POTUSFacebook:...

Updated: Fri Feb 25 2022

Moldova - Conversation between Jean-Yves Le Drian and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Inte

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian spoke today with Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Nicu Popescu in order to express France's and the European Union's complete solidarity with Moldova in the face of the consequences of the war in Ukraine. Russia's large-scale military invasion of Ukraine constitutes a threat to the entire region's stability. In the context of the influx of migrants resulting from this conflict, (...)

Updated: Fri Feb 25 2022

President Biden Announces Key Nominees

WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Jay Shambaugh, Nominee for Under Secretary for International Affairs, Department of the Treasury William Duncan, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of El Salvador Lesslie Viguerie, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary...

Updated: Fri Feb 25 2022

Situation in Belarus: France's position

Following the presidential election on 9 August 2020, Belarus saw the largest demonstrations in its history. Tens of thousands of Belarusian citizens gathered peacefully to protest against the falsification of the election results and demand the departure of Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994. Like its European partners, France did not recognize the legitimacy of the vote and supported the democratic movements. In response to this civic movement, the Belarusian (...)

Updated: Fri Feb 25 2022

Statement of the President on the NATO Summit and Call with President Zelenskyy

Today I met with fellow leaders from our NATO Allies to discuss our shared commitment to collective defense and Transatlantic security. As President Putin threatens the very foundations of international peace and security, NATO is once again demonstrating that it stands for freedom and democracy. As I said yesterday, the United States will defend every...

Updated: Fri Feb 25 2022

MINUSCA - Q&A- (24 Feb.22)

Q: Is France working alongside the UN to obtain information on the fate of the four French troops who were arrested in the Central African Republic and to obtain their release? A: France supports the efforts of the UN, which is fully committed to obtaining the release of four French troops belonging to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). They were arrested on February 21 while escorting the Mission's chief of staff (...)

Updated: Thu Feb 24 2022

Ukraine - Q&A - (24 Feb.22)

Q: In the wake of the statements made by Vladimir Putin announcing the military operation in Ukraine, will France evacuate its citizens and diplomats from that country? A: Please consult today's statement by the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Updated: Thu Feb 24 2022