Foreign Affairs

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will host President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia for a bilateral meeting at the White House on November 12, 2024.  During the visit, President Biden will celebrate the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Indonesian relations and pay tribute to those affected by the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami.  The two leaders will also explore ways&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/10/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-president-prabowo-subianto-of-indonesia/">Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Nov 11 2024

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

<p>At President Biden’s invitation, President Biden and President-elect Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday at 11:00 am. Additional details to follow.  ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/09/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-4/">Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Nov 09 2024

A Proclamation on World Freedom Day, 2024

<p>     Today marks 35 years since the Berlin Wall came down.  Its fall was one of the greatest advances in human dignity in my lifetime.  As we celebrate this anniversary, may we all remember that what brought the Berlin Wall down and lifted the Iron Curtain is what keeps the flame of liberty shining bright&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/08/a-proclamation-on-world-freedom-day-2024/">A Proclamation on World Freedom Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

A Proclamation to Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imports of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber

<p>1. On August 26, 2024, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) transmitted to the President a report (USITC Report) on its investigation under section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the &#8220;Trade Act&#8221;) (19 U.S.C. 2252), with respect to imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber (fine denier PSF). The product&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/08/a-proclamation-to-facilitate-positive-adjustment-to-competition-from-imports-of-fine-denier-polyester-staple-fiber/">A Proclamation to Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imports of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

Antisemitic incidents in Amsterdam (November 8, 2024)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms the unacceptable Antisemitic violence and acts of aggression against Israeli fans that took place around a soccer match yesterday evening in Amsterdam. The rise in Antisemitism in Europe and across the world calls for an urgent, collective wake-up call and an uncompromising response. France will continue to tirelessly combat the scourge of Antisemitism and racism, as well as all acts of hatred and hate speech. France will continue to do so (…)

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

COP17 to be held in Armenia (7 November 2024)

France is delighted that Armenia will be hosting the next Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) in 2026. France strongly supported this decision, which was voted on by the Parties to the CBD at the COP16 in Calí. France will stand with Armenia to make this future COP a success. This event will be crucial to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity (…)

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

France continues its commitment to climate finance for developing countries in 2023 (8 November 2024)

France provided €7.2 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2023, including €2.8 billion devoted to climate change adaptation. Consequently, for the third year running, France has far exceeded the €6-billion annual target over the period 2021-2025 set by President Macron in 2020. France is one of the main contributors of international climate finance and one of the few countries considered to be providing its fair share in the collective target of $100 billion a year until (…)

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

Lebanon - Incident against UNIFIL peacekeepers (November 7, 2024)

France condemns the November 7th incident that left peacekeepers physically injured, following an attack that took place close to a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy near Saida, despite the prior communication of the convoy's itinerary. Five Malaysian peacekeepers were injured. Five other peacekeepers had already been injured over the past several weeks following deliberate Israeli attacks, which are unjustifiable and must cease. The protection of peacekeepers and the (…)

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imp

<p>Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) In accordance with section 203(b) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the &#8220;Act&#8221;), I hereby transmit documents to the Congress that describe the safeguard action that I have proclaimed on imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/08/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-to-facilitate-positive-adjustment-to-competition-from-imports-of-fine-denier-polyester-staple-fiber/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imports of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

President Biden Names Fifty-Sixth Round of Judicial Nominees

<p>The President is announcing his intent to nominate two individuals to federal district courts—both of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue to fulfill the President’s promise to ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/08/president-biden-names-fifty-sixth-round-of-judicial-nominees/">President Biden Names Fifty-Sixth Round of Judicial Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Nov 08 2024

Israel/Palestinian Territories - Visit by the Minister to the Eleona French-owned church compound (7 Nov. 2024)

As part of a trip to Israel and the Palestinian Territories, the Minister had planned to visit the Eleona French-owned church compound. Without authorization, Israeli police entered the site carrying weapons. The Minister did not wish to visit the compound in these conditions. When the delegation had departed, two staff members of the Consulate General of France in Jerusalem were arrested by Israeli police, despite the fact that they are officials with diplomatic status. They were then (…)

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respec

<p>Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/07/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-proliferation-of-weapons-of-mass-destruction/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respec

<p>Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/07/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-threat-from-securities-investments-that-finance-certain-companies-of-th/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Threat From Securities Investments That Finance Certain Companies of the People’s Republic of China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Memorandum on Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization

<p>MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY SUBJECT: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, after carefully considering the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/07/memorandum-on-presidential-determination-pursuant-to-section-1245d4b-and-c-of-the-national-defense-authorization-act-for-fiscal-year-2012-5/">Memorandum on Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Threat From Securities Investments That Finance

<p>On November 12, 2020, by Executive Order 13959, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the threat from securities investments that finance certain companies of the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/07/notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-threat-from-securities-investments-that-finance-certain-companies-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-3/">Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Threat From Securities Investments That Finance Certain Companies of the People’s Republic of China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Notice to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respec

<p>    On November 14, 1994, by Executive Order 12938, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States posed by the proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons (weapons of mass destruction) and the means of delivering such weapons. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/07/notice-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-the-proliferation-of-weapons-of-mass-destruction/">Notice to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko on November 8, 2024, in Gaborone, Botswana. The Honorable Howard A. Van Vranken, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana, will lead the delegation. ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/07/president-biden-announces-presidential-delegation-to-botswana-to-attend-the-inauguration-of-his-excellency-duma-gideon-boko/">President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:07 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good to &#8212; welcome back to some of you out there who were on the trail. Good to see you all. Okay. As you just heard from the president &#8212; President Biden, he spoke with&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/07/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-72/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil

<p>President Joe Biden spoke today with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil to discuss preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.  President Biden congratulated President Lula on Brazil’s successful G20 presidency and highlighted the progress made on advancing workers’ rights and combatting hunger and poverty.  President Biden also wished President&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/07/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-president-luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva-of-brazil-3/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Remarks by President Biden in Address to the Nation

<p>Rose Garden 11:24 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. (Applause.) Good morning, good morning. (Applause.) Thank you. Please. (Applause.) Thank you. Good to see this Cabinet and staff together here. (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. It’s good to see you all. Particularly&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/07/remarks-by-president-biden-in-address-to-the-nation-2/">Remarks by President Biden in Address to the Nation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s travel to Peru and Brazil

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Lima, Peru from November 14-16 to meet with President Dina Boluarte to reinforce the strong U.S.-Peru bilateral relationship and participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, where he will highlight U.S. economic leadership and engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. President Biden will then travel to Manaus&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/07/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-president-bidens-travel-to-peru-and-brazil/">Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s travel to Peru and Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Nov 07 2024

A Proclamation on Veterans Day, 2024

<p>Today, we honor generations of America&#8217;s veterans &#8212; patriots who have stood on the frontlines of freedom and kept the light of liberty shining bright around the world. Just as they have kept the ultimate faith in our Nation, we must keep ultimate faith in them. Each one of our Nation&#8217;s veterans is a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/06/a-proclamation-on-veterans-day-2024/">A Proclamation on Veterans Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Nov 06 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Milton beginning on October 5, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals of the Seminole&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/05/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-the-seminole-tribe-of-florida/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Nov 06 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden

<p>What America saw today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply admire. She’s been a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, courage, and character. Under extraordinary circumstances, she stepped up and led a historic campaign that embodied what’s possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision for a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/06/statement-from-president-joe-biden-10/">Statement from President Joe Biden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Nov 06 2024

12th World Urban Forum for sustainable cities (4-8 November 2024)

The 12th World Urban Forum, which has been organized every two years by UN-Habitat since 2002, is being held in Cairo, Egypt, from 4 to 8 November 2024, bringing together 172 countries. A global conference on urban planning The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the major high-level international conference on urban issues, with more than 12,000 people expected in Cairo for WUF12. As a non-normative forum, WUF brings together all stakeholders (national and local governments, civil society, the (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 05 2024