Foreign Affairs

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Florida Major Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Florida by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken in the State of Florida as a result of Hurricane Helene. Under the President&#8217;s order today, Federal funds for debris removal&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/08/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-florida-major-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Florida Major Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Virginia Major Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Virginia by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal undertaken in the Commonwealth as a result of Tropical Storm Helene. Under the President&#8217;s order today, Federal funds for debris removal, including direct Federal assistance has&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/08/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-virginia-major-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Virginia Major Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves West Virginia Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Post-Tropical Storm Helene from September 25 to September 28, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/09/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-west-virginia-disaster-declaration-8/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves West Virginia Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan

<p>President Joe Biden spoke today with King Abdullah II of Jordan. The President emphasized his full support for a Syrian-led transition process under the auspices of the United Nations as outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2254. He also discussed the situation in eastern Syria to include the U.S. commitment to the D-ISIS mission, including&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/09/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-his-majesty-king-abdullah-ii-of-jordan-7/">Readout of President Biden’s Call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the 2024 Reagan National Defense Forum

<p>The Ronald Reagan Presidential LibrarySimi Valley, California MS. BREAM: And thank you, Jake. I’m glad you made it here this year. I know you’ve had to cancel in the past, and it&#8217;s a very busy time, so we appreciate your time that you were able to make it here today. MR. SULLIVAN: Well, thank you&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/08/remarks-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-at-the-2024-reagan-national-defense-forum/">Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the 2024 Reagan National Defense Forum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the DFC 5th Anniversary Conference

<p>U.S. International Development Finance CorporationWashington, D.C. 1:01 P.M. EST MR. SULLIVAN: Well, good afternoon. And thank you so much for that introduction, Scott. And thank you especially for your leadership here at DFC over these last years, a sentiment that I know President Biden shares deeply. Simply put, no one has played a more important&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/09/remarks-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-at-the-dfc-5th-anniversary-conference/">Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the DFC 5th Anniversary Conference</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

Remarks by President Biden at the 2024 Kennedy Center Honorees Reception

<p>East Room 5:03 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Welcome to your house. I know that guy. Please have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, welcome to &#8212; to the White House. Good evening to all of you, and I’m delighted to have you here. And thank you, Kennedy Center President Deborah&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/08/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-2024-kennedy-center-honorees-reception/">Remarks by President Biden at the 2024 Kennedy Center Honorees Reception</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Tribal Nations Summit

<p>U.S. Department of the InteriorWashington, D.C. 1:35 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Good afternoon.  Good afternoon.  (Applause.)   Can we please applaud Sophia?  (Applause.)  (Laughs.)  This is why we know the future is bright, right?  Please have a seat.  Please have a seat.  Well, I want to thank everyone for your leadership, for&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/09/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-tribal-nations-summit/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Tribal Nations Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

Syria - Fall of Bachar al-Assad’s Regime (8 Dec. 2024)

On this historic day for Syria and the Syrian people, France welcomes the fall of Bachar al-Assad and his regime on 8 December 2024, after more than 13 years of extremely violent repression of his own people. The Syrians have suffered too much. Bachar al-Assad leaves in his wake a country that has been bled dry, emptied of a large portion of its population, which, if not forced into exile, has been slaughtered, tortured and bombarded with chemical weapons by the regime and its allies. (…)

Updated: Sun Dec 08 2024

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and Poland (06 Dec. 2024)

We, the Foreign Ministers of the Weimar Triangle, regret the decision by the ruling Georgian Dream party not to pursue EU accession talks and to reject EU financial support until 2028 which glaringly contradicts the European aspirations of the Georgian people as enshrined in the Constitution of Georgia. The steps taken by the authorities expose Georgia to external and internal instability. We underscore our determination to support the democratic and European aspirations of the Georgian (…)

Updated: Sat Dec 07 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 Doha Forum

<p>Doha, Qatar Good morning. Your Highness: It is an honor to be here with you. I have been overwhelmed by the generosity and warm welcome you and the people of Qatar have shown me on my visit. On behalf of my husband, President Biden, thank you for your leadership as Qatar continues to play a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/07/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-2024-doha-forum/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the 2024 Doha Forum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Dec 07 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation

<p>As Commander in Chief, I have one solemn responsibility: protect the American people from harm. That’s why, over the last four years, I made beating the opioid epidemic a central focus of my Unity Agenda at home—and my cooperation with world leaders abroad. Earlier this week, we saw the impact: Mexican security forces seized more than&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/06/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-u-s-mexico-security-cooperation/">Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Dec 07 2024

The United States and Bahrain Launch Geospatial Acceleration Initiative under C-SIPA

<p>The United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain are proud to unveil the Geospatial Acceleration Initiative, an ambitious step forward in one of the Middle East’s longest-standing and most valued strategic partnerships. This initiative stems from the advanced technology track of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), signed in 2023, which strengthened US-Bahraini&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/07/the-united-states-and-bahrain-launch-geospatial-acceleration-initiative-under-c-sipa/">The United States and Bahrain Launch Geospatial Acceleration Initiative under C-SIPA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Dec 07 2024

A Proclamation on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2024

<p> On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed on that tragic December morning 83 years ago. And we recognize the absolute courage of the service members who, in the wake of this painful and unprovoked attack, stood up to defend democracy and stand up&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/06/a-proclamation-on-national-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-2024/">A Proclamation on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Dec 06 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate Regarding the War Powers Report

<p>Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about deployments of United States Armed Forces equipped for combat. MILITARY OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF UNITED STATES COUNTERTERRORISM&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/06/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-pro-tempore-of-the-senate-regarding-the-war-powers-report-5/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate Regarding the War Powers Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Dec 06 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Georgia Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Georgia by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency work undertaken in the State of Georgia as a result of Hurricane Helene from September 24 to October 30, 2024. Under the President&#8217;s order today, Federal funds&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/06/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-georgia-disaster-declaration-2/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Georgia Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Dec 06 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends North Carolina Major Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of North Carolina by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for debris removal and emergency projective measures undertaken in the State of North Carolina as a result of Tropical Storm Helene. Under the President’s major disaster declaration issued&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/06/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-north-carolina-major-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends North Carolina Major Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Dec 06 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends South Carolina Major Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of South Carolina by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal undertaken in the State of South Carolina as a result of Hurricane Helene. Under the President&#8217;s order today, Federal funds for debris removal, including direct&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/06/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-south-carolina-major-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends South Carolina Major Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Dec 06 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Tennessee Major Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Tennessee by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken in the State of Tennessee as a result of Tropical Storm Helene.. Under the President&#8217;s order today, Federal funds for debris&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/06/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-tennessee-major-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Tennessee Major Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Dec 06 2024

Remarks by President Biden at the National Christmas Tree Lighting

<p>The EllipseWashington, D.C. 6:14 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas, everyone! (Applause.) Merry Christmas. This Christmas tree lighting is one of my wife Jill’s favorite events, so she truly regrets not being here tonight. She’s on an international trip in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates and Sicily to &#8212; in order to promote women’s&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/12/05/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-national-christmas-tree-lighting-3/">Remarks by President Biden at the National Christmas Tree Lighting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Dec 06 2024

Romania - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (6 Dec. 2024)

Q: On December 4, the Romanian authorities released declassified documents regarding possible Russian interference in Romania's presidential election. Do you have any comment? A: France is closely following the unfolding of the election process in Romania, which is an EU member state, an important strategic partner and a friend. In this regard, we express our serious concern following yesterday's publication by the Romanian President's office of declassified documents pointing to Russian (…)

Updated: Fri Dec 06 2024

Statement from President Biden on CBO Report on Health Insurance Coverage

<p>Health care should be a right, not a privilege, and every American should be able to access quality affordable coverage. My Administration has worked tirelessly to make it happen, and our plan is working: premiums for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act are more affordable, Medicare and Medicaid are strong, seniors are paying less&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/06/statement-from-president-biden-on-cbo-report-on-health-insurance-coverage/">Statement from President Biden on CBO Report on Health Insurance Coverage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Dec 06 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the November 2024 Jobs Report

<p>America’s comeback continues. Today’s report shows that the economy created 227,000 jobs in November, as Boeing machinists returned to work with record wage gains and hurricane recovery continued. Unemployment of 4.2% is in the same low range of the past seven months. This has been a hard-fought recovery, but we are making progress for working families. Since&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/06/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-november-2024-jobs-report/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the November 2024 Jobs Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Dec 06 2024

UNESCO - Skills of Paris’s zinc roofers and ornamentalists added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage list, together with

France is delighted that UNESCO has added the skills of Paris's zinc roofers and ornamentalists to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, together with funfair culture. This latest addition took place on December 2. In so doing, the Intergovernmental Committee meeting in Asunción, Paraguay, honored two further examples of France's living heritage, bringing to 30 the number of French inscriptions on the lists and register of UNESCO's Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural (…)

Updated: Fri Dec 06 2024

Afghanistan - Situation of women (5 Dec. 2024)

France utterly condemns the Taliban-imposed ban on Afghan women attending institutions offering medical education. Unacceptable and unjustifiable, this decision comes on top of countless violations of women's and girls' rights of which the Taliban has been guilty since it seized power in Afghanistan more than three years ago. France will continue to condemn the serious, systematic human-rights violations by the Taliban, which aims to erase half of Afghanistan's population. No return to (…)

Updated: Thu Dec 05 2024