The President welcomes the agreement by Congress on the bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. We agree with Congress that action can and must be taken to hold the People's Republic of China accountable for genocide and human rights abuses and to address forced labor in Xinjiang. That is why the Administration has already taken...
Q: With regard to the visit by a delegation of French lawmakers to Taiwan, is France's representative on the ground taking part in their meetings? A: Under the separation of powers, French legislators make independent decisions on their travel plans and contacts. They were therefore free to develop their own program, which includes a meeting with the head of the French Office in (...)
Q: A new report by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) reveals war crimes committed by the United Arab Emirates in Yemen. Does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has a seat on the Interministerial Commission for the Study of Military Equipment Exports (CIEEMG), support all French arms exports to the UAE, even though they may be used in conflicts in which civilian populations are targeted, in violation of the Arms Trade Treaty, or in violation of embargos (as in the case (...)
France deplores the conviction and sentencing to nine year's imprisonment of Vietnamese journalist Pham Doan Trang, one of the country's most prominent human rights defenders and one of three recipients of the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Award in 2019. France calls for Ms. Pham Doan Trang's release and reaffirms its commitment to the freedom of speech and opinion. These rights and liberties are guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which (...)
More than two centuries ago, our Founders drafted the Constitution in order to create an American Government that could act with urgency on national issues without compromising individual rights and freedoms. They had the genius not only to craft such a Government but to foresee their own fallibility as well. In their foresight, they made the charter...
Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, Minister Delegate for Tourism, French Nationals Abroad and Francophonie, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Minister Delegate for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, attached to the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery, is opening the 35th session of the Assembly of French Nationals Abroad (AFE) meeting from December 14 to 17 both virtually and at the Ministerial Conference Center in Paris. During this first session of the AFE term (...)
This morning Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, co-chaired the 6th Session of the France-Cuba Economic and Commercial Commission and the Sixth Meeting of the Strategic Orientation Committee that manages the French-Cuban Counterpart Fund. Established under the French-Cuban debt restructuring agreement (...)
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian is attending today's EU council of foreign ministers in Brussels. On the subject of Ukraine, he will reaffirm France's support for that country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its wish, shared by Germany, to revive discussions in the Normandy Format. Concerning Belarus, the minister will underscore the EU's firmness and unity in the face of the regime's unacceptable instrumentalization of migratory flows. As for the (...)
During President Biden's first year in office, the Biden-Harris Administration has made more progress on executive actions to reduce gun violence than any other Administration has in its first year. The President is using the tools at his disposal to address the epidemic of gun violence that our country has faced for far too long...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:08 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. Two updates for all of you at the top. Today, a new study from the Commonwealth Fund found that vaccinations, which President Biden has prioritized and taken bold steps to expand, have saved over 1 million lives, prevented more than 10...
Government and NHS announce ambition to recruit tens of thousands of volunteers to help get jabs into arms.
The President understands that gasoline prices squeeze families' budgets. That's why he has taken a series of bold actions to save Americans money at the pump. The President announced a historic release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in parallel with other countries to help address the imbalance between the supply and demand of oil and...
Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris met with a bipartisan group of 10 newly-elected mayors and mayors-elect to congratulate them on their elections and emphasize the importance they place on strong partnerships with local governments. The President, Vice President, mayors, and mayors-elect discussed implementation of the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law...
Treasury DepartmentWashington, D.C 11:44 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon - or good morning. (Applause.) Good morning, everyone. Please have a seat. Good morning. Good morning, good morning. It is my great pleasure to be here with Secretary Yellen and with all of you. We're looking forward to a robust and in-depth conversation. And...
Vice President's Ceremonial Office Eisenhower Executive Office Building 3:32 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Well, today, we mark an important milestone. Six months ago, we launched a call to action for businesses to invest in Central America. Six months ago, 12 people were around this table. Today, we have 77 partners,...
Q:The Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation said that Russia would soon convey to the U.S. and other NATO countries its proposals on security guarantees in Europe. Is France prepared to examine them? A: France will very closely study any proposals as long as they are likely to contribute to strengthening strategic stability in Europe and are in the interest of France's security and that of its allies and (...)
I am encouraged by the promising data released by Pfizer today, showing that its antiviral pill is effective at reducing the risk of severe illness in people infected with COVID-19. This news provides another potentially powerful tool in our fight against the virus, including the Omicron variant. Several steps remain before the Pfizer pill can become available,...
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Purpose. Our Government must recommit to being "of the people, by the people, [and] for the people" in order to solve the complex 21st century challenges our...
Vice President Kamala Harris to Announce Action Plan that Fast Tracks Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments President Biden has united automakers and autoworkers to drive American leadership forward on clean cars, and he set an ambitious target of 50% of electric vehicle (EV) sale shares in the U.S. by 2030. Now, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will...
The creation of a business forum for sustainable value chains in Africa was announced by Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and his Gabonese counterpart, Pacôme Moubelet Boubeya, at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in September 2021. This forum, which was created in partnership with Institut Choiseul and French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCEF), aims to develop sustainable practices in agricultural and forestry industries in Africa. On Thursday, 25 November (...)
Malnutrition is a major problem in Sub-Saharan African countries, particularly in the Sahel region. In some of these countries, almost half of children suffer from delayed physical and cognitive development due to malnutrition, which has a significant impact on education, health and development. Inappropriate diets have become one of the primary factors of illness and mortality around the world. On 7 December 2021, Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, took (...)
France utterly condemns the attack on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) which occurred between Douentza and Sévaré, in the Bandiagara region, on 8 December 2021, killing seven Togolese Blue Helmets and injuring several others. It extends its condolences to the bereaved and the Togolese authorities. It wishes the injured Blue Helmets a speedy recovery. France pays tribute to the commitment of MINUSMA, whose role is essential for the (...)
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Lael Brainard, of the District of Columbia, to be Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years, vice Richard Clarida. Alina L. Romanowski, of Illinois, a Career Member of the Senior Executive Service, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to President Putin about the build-up of Russian forces on Ukraine's border.
WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve in key roles: Erik K. Raven, Nominee for Under Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense Kristyn E. Jones, Nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, Department of Defense Ventris C. Gibson, Nominee...
