Foreign Affairs

Women’s rights - Adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the resolution put forward by France and the Netherl

On 14 November 2024, with very broad support from 170 countries, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to eliminate violence against women and girls in the digital environment put forward at the instigation of France and the Netherlands. With this resolution, France and its partners reaffirm the need to protect and promote women's and girls' rights in the digital environment, the right to private life and the right to freedom of expression. It calls on States and all (…)

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

A Proclamation on International Conservation Day, 2024

<p> Today, I am proud to become the first sitting American President to visit the Amazon and to proclaim the first International Conservation Day, reflecting all that is at stake in the fight against climate change and honoring the power and promise of conservation work. On International Conservation Day, we recommit to working with&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/17/a-proclamation-on-international-conservation-day-2024/">A Proclamation on International Conservation Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden Marks Historic Climate Legacy with Trip to Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest

<p>President Biden Announces U.S. has surpassed his goal of providing $11 billion per year in international climate financing President Biden to sign a proclamation designating International Conservation Day; becomes first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon Since Day One of the Biden-Harris Administration, the fight against climate change has been a defining cause of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/17/fact-sheet-president-biden-marks-historic-climate-legacy-with-trip-to-brazils-amazon-rainforest/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Marks Historic Climate Legacy with Trip to Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by APNSA Jake Sullivan on President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping

<p>Lima, Peru MR. SULLIVAN: (In progress) &#8212; which will go into some detail on various issues that they covered. And so, I&#8217;m going to be brief in my opening comments, because you all can read that scintillating Word document. You know, this was an opportunity for them to take stock of their relationship after four&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/17/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-on-president-bidens-meeting-with-president-xi-jinping/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by APNSA Jake Sullivan on President Biden&#8217;s Meeting with President Xi Jinping</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

Remarks by President Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China Before Bilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru

<p>Delfines Hotel &#38; Convention Center 4:06 P.M. PET PRESIDENT XI: (As interpreted.) Can you put on your earpiece? We have simultaneous interpreting. PRESIDENT BIDEN: I’ve learned to speak Chinese. (Laughter.) Wish I did. PRESIDENT XI: Okay, let me begin first. It’s a great pleasure to see you again, President Biden. Over the past four years,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/16/remarks-by-president-biden-and-president-xi-jinping-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-before-bilateral-meeting-lima-peru/">Remarks by President Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People&#8217;s Republic of China Before Bilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

Remarks by President Biden in Statement to Press | Manaus, Brazil

<p>Museu da AmazôniaManaus, Brazil 3:39 P.M. AMT THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for all being here. Back in the late ‘80s, Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper who turned environmental activist, said the following, I quote, “At first, I thought I was fighting to save rubber trees. Then I thought I was fighting to save the Amazon&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/17/remarks-by-president-biden-in-statement-to-press-manaus-brazil/">Remarks by President Biden in Statement to Press | Manaus, Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-Peru Bilateral Meeting

<p>Lima Convention CenterLima, Peru MODERATOR: I figured we&#8217;d do a quick gaggle on background, attributable to an SAO, reading out the Peru meeting and answer any questions you all have. So, [senior administration official], do you want to say anything at the top? SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Sure. So, President Biden had a very warm meeting&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/15/background-press-gaggle-on-the-u-s-peru-bilateral-meeting/">Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-Peru Bilateral Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Nov 16 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Dina Boluarte of Peru

<p>President Biden met today with President Dina Boluarte of Peru at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ week in Lima, Peru. President Biden congratulated President Boluarte for Peru’s successful APEC host year and thanked her for Peru’s longstanding partnership with the United States. The two leaders discussed U.S.-Peru cooperation in security and counternarcotics, economic investment and trade, and space collaboration. President Biden reiterated our commitment to support&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/15/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-dina-boluarte-of-peru/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Dina Boluarte of Peru</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Nov 16 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China

<p>President Joseph R. Biden Jr. met with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Lima, Peru today. This meeting is the third between the two Presidents and follows their April 2, 2024, telephone call. The two leaders had a candid, constructive discussion on a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/16/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-xi-jinping-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-3/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Nov 16 2024

A Proclamation on American Education Week, 2024

<p> During American Education Week, we celebrate the power and promise of our Nation&#8217;s public education system, which has empowered so many students to realize their full potential regardless of their zip code. We show gratitude for educators and staff, who ensure that our schools are filled with hope and possibilities. And we recommit to ensuring each&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/15/a-proclamation-on-american-education-week-2024/">A Proclamation on American Education Week, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

A Proclamation on National Apprenticeship Week, 2024

<p> America&#8217;s workers are the best in the world &#8212; and that is in no small part due to our exceptional Registered Apprenticeship programs. During National Apprenticeship Week, we recommit to supporting these programs, which put so many Americans on a path to securing good-paying jobs and helping build the industries of the future. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/15/a-proclamation-on-national-apprenticeship-week-2024/">A Proclamation on National Apprenticeship Week, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Meeting

<p>Lima Convention CenterLima, Peru MODERATOR: We&#8217;ll do this on background, attributed to a senior administration official. Just a couple minutes to read out the trilat meeting. Do you want to kick us off and provide &#8212; SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Sure. Maybe just a few comments. Just finished the trilateral leaders-level meeting between President Biden, South&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/15/background-press-gaggle-on-the-u-s-rok-japan-trilateral-meeting/">Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

Joint Statement of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States

<p>We, the leaders of Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the United States, convened in the spirit of Camp David to commemorate the remarkable progress our three countries have made since our Trilateral Leaders’ Summit in 2023. Japan, the ROK, and the United States stand united in our dedication to promote human rights, democracy,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/15/joint-statement-of-japan-the-republic-of-korea-and-the-united-states/">Joint Statement of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authorities Under Sections 507(d) and 508(a) of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Approp

<p>MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authorities Under Sections 507(d) and 508(a) of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/15/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authorities-under-sections-507d-and-508a-of-the-ukraine-security-supplemental-appropriations-act-2024/">Memorandum on the Delegation of Authorities Under Sections 507(d) and 508(a) of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Crow Tribe of Montana

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Crow Tribe of Montana and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and straight-line winds on August 6, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals on the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/14/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-disaster-declaration-for-the-crow-tribe-of-montana/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Crow Tribe of Montana</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Dedication Ceremony at Delaware Technical Community College

<p>Newark, Delaware Tashauna, it’s so clear that you have a spark for learning and a love for the Delaware Tech community. You prove what I’ve always said, nurses are always my best students! Thank you for sharing your story with us today. To Dan Ehmann, Dr. Mark Brainard, and the Board of Trustees, thank you all&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/15/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-a-dedication-ceremony-at-delaware-technical-community-college/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Dedication Ceremony at Delaware Technical Community College</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

Remarks by President Biden and President Dina Boluarte Zegarra of the Republic of Peru in Bilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru

<p>Lima Convention CenterLima, Peru 3:48 P.M. PET PRESIDENT BOLUARTE: (As interpreted.) Dear Mr. President of the United States &#8212; (The interpretive audio devices are adjusted.) PRESIDENT BIDEN: I have to tell you before I begin, when I was a young senator, the president &#8212; a senior senator from Texas said, “Joe, someday you’re going to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/15/remarks-by-president-biden-and-president-dina-boluarte-zegarra-of-the-republic-of-peru-in-bilateral-meeting-lima-peru/">Remarks by President Biden and President Dina Boluarte Zegarra of the Republic of Peru in Bilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan, and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea

<p>Lima Convention CenterLima, Peru 2:44 P.M. PET PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President and Mr. Prime Minister, welcome. It&#8217;s good to be with all of you again. This is a great group. Fifteen months ago, we held the first-ever leader-level summit of our three countries at Camp David, back in the United States, and it inaugurated&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/15/remarks-by-president-biden-prime-minister-ishiba-shigeru-of-japan-and-president-yoon-suk-yeol-of-the-republic-of-korea-in-trilateral-meeting-lima-peru/">Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan, and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea in Trilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 15 2024

A Proclamation on America Recycles Day, 2024

<p>       On America Recycles Day, we recognize the important role recycling plays in helping secure a more sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come.  We show our gratitude for all the people who work hard to make sure we limit our waste and responsibly steward our national resources.  And we recommit to building&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/14/a-proclamation-on-america-recycles-day-2024/">A Proclamation on America Recycles Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

FACT SHEET: A Record 20 Million New Business Applications

<p>The Biden-Harris Administration has powered a small business boom, overseeing record growth and support for small businesses across the country Since President Biden and Vice President Harris took office, American entrepreneurs have filed over 20 million new business applications, the most in any single Presidential term in history. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, we have had&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/14/fact-sheet-a-record-20-million-new-business-applications/">FACT SHEET: A Record 20 Million New Business Applications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues Driving Climate Investments to Reduce Emissions, Lower Home Energy Costs

<p>Investments come ahead of President Biden’s trip to the Amazon, where he will highlight global climate action and ongoing work to preserve and protect this critical ecosystem When President Biden took office, he pledged to restore America’s climate leadership at home and abroad. Every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has led and delivered on the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/14/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-continues-driving-climate-investments-to-reduce-emissions-lower-home-energy-costs/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues Driving Climate Investments to Reduce Emissions, Lower Home Energy Costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

Israel / Palestinian Territories (November 13, 2024)

France condemns the recent remarks made by Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, in favor of Israel annexing the West Bank. These remarks are contrary to international law and go against efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. France recalls its commitment to the implementation of a two-state solution, with the two states of Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security. This is the only way to achieve a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian (…)

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

President Biden Announces Nominees

<p>WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Additionally, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as Republican members of boards and commissions that are required, by statute or longstanding practice, to include bipartisan membership: Carol&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/14/president-biden-announces-nominees-5/">President Biden Announces Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Alaska Disaster Declaration

<p>Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by landslides on August 25, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/14/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-alaska-disaster-declaration-11/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Alaska Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Wyoming Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Wyoming and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from August 21 to August 31, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/13/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-wyoming-disaster-declaration-2/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Wyoming Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 14 2024