Foreign Affairs

Lebanon – Situation of French nationals (October 3, 2024)

In light of the situation in Lebanon and in the region, the safety of our nationals is our top priority. We emphasize that all travel to Lebanon is strongly discouraged. Middle East Airlines continues to operate two daily flights between Beirut and Paris; those of our nationals who wish to leave Lebanon can do so via these flights. As was announced on Monday during Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot's visit to Lebanon, Middle East Airlines added two additional flights (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024

PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT AUTHORIZING SOUTHWEBB BRIDGE COMPANY LLC TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE A VEHICULAR AND PEDESTR

<p> By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the &#8220;President&#8221;), I hereby grant permission, subject to the conditions set forth herein, to Southwebb Bridge Company LLC (the &#8220;permittee&#8221;) to construct, maintain, and operate a vehicular and pedestrian crossing located on the United States border with&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/03/presidential-permit-authorizing-southwebb-bridge-company-llc-to-construct-maintain-and-operate-a-vehicular-and-pedestrian-border-crossing-near-laredo-texas-at-the-international-boundary-between-the-un/">PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT AUTHORIZING SOUTHWEBB BRIDGE COMPANY LLC TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE A VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN BORDER CROSSING NEAR LAREDO, TEXAS, AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack En Route Tallahassee, FL

<p>Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Tallahassee, Florida 11:20 A.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, we can do this really quickly. So, today, we’re going &#8212; we’re on our way to Florida and Georgia, where the president will s- &#8212; will further survey damage caused by Helene and meet with state and local leaders regarding ongoing&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/03/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-secretary-of-agriculture-tom-vilsack-en-route-tallahassee-fl/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack En Route Tallahassee, FL</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

<p>On October 2, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates.  They discussed follow-up from President Sheikh Mohamed’s historic visit to Washington and welcomed the UAE’s designation as a Major Defense Partner of the United States.  Mr. Sullivan and President Sheikh Mohamed&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/03/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-call-with-his-highness-president-sheikh-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-of-the-united-arab-emirates/">Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024

Readout of the U.S. Presidential Delegation’s Travel to Mexico for the Inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum

<p>From September 30 – October 2, First Lady Jill Biden traveled to Mexico City, Mexico as the Head of the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. The First Lady was joined by United States Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar; U.S. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/03/readout-of-the-u-s-presidential-delegations-travel-to-mexico-for-the-inauguration-of-claudia-sheinbaum/">Readout of the U.S. Presidential Delegation’s Travel to Mexico for the Inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure

<p>South Lawn 9:30 A.M. EDT Q Mr. President, can the country afford the port strike? Can the country afford these ships to stay off (inaudible)? THE PRESIDENT: I think we&#8217;re making progress on that. Q How much progress, sir? THE PRESIDENT: We’ll find out soon. Q What kind of sanctions &#8212; Q Any updates on&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/03/remarks-by-president-biden-before-marine-one-departure-56/">Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris on Response and Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Helene | Augusta, GA

<p>Meadowbrook NeighborhoodAugusta, Georgia 4:35 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  So, I&#8217;m here in Augusta to, first and foremost, thank the federal, state, and local leaders.  Mayor, I want to thank you for your leadership, in particular, on the ground. I am here to personally take a look at the devastation, which is extraordinary, and it&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/02/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-on-response-and-recovery-efforts-following-hurricane-helene-augusta-ga/">Remarks by Vice President Harris on Response and Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Helene | Augusta, GA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024

Statement by President Joe Biden on ILA and USMX Agreement

<p>I want to applaud the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance for coming together to reopen the East Coast and Gulf ports. Today’s tentative agreement on a record wage and an extension of the collective bargaining process represents critical progress towards a strong contract. I congratulate the dockworkers from the ILA,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/03/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-ila-and-usmx-agreement/">Statement by President Joe Biden on ILA and USMX Agreement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024

White House Appoints 2024-2025 Class of White House Fellows

<p>The President’s Commission on White House Fellows is pleased to announce the appointment of the 2024-2025 class of White House Fellows. Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program offers exceptional young leaders first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal government. Fellows spend a year working with senior White House Staff, Cabinet&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/03/white-house-appoints-2024-2025-class-of-white-house-fellows/">White House Appoints 2024-2025 Class of White House Fellows</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Oct 03 2024

70th anniversary of CERN (1 October 2024)

France pays tribute to the 70th anniversary of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), an internationally renowned laboratory for particle physics, located in France and Switzerland. The project, which began in 1954 and brings together 38 countries, embodies the success of effective European scientific cooperation and is in line with the objective of a powerful, sovereign, influential Europe. As a host State, France is a committed player and supports this scientific, (…)

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

Bill Signed: S. 2228

<p>On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the President signed into law: S. 2228, the &#8220;Building Chips in America Act of 2023,&#8221; which exempts certain projects relating to the production of semiconductors from environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2024/10/02/bill-signed-s-2228/">Bill Signed: S. 2228</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement (30 Sept. 2024)

As we mark two years since Russia's illegal annexation of portions of Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, we the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, stand firmly with Ukraine and its territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence. We will never accept these or other violations of international law committed by Russia against Ukraine and (…)

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

Israel / Palestinian Territories (October 2, 2024)

France strongly condemns the latest Israeli strikes in Gaza that struck a school and an orphanage in northern Gaza, as well as a house in Khan Younis in the south, leaving nearly 40 dead, according to preliminary estimates. For the past several weeks, the Israeli army has repeatedly targeted civilian infrastructure where people are seeking refuge. In light of the absolute emergency in Gaza, France reiterates its call for the immediate, unconditional release of all the hostages and an (…)

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

Lebanon (1 October 2024)

France expresses its concern over reports of ground incursions carried out by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon. As the Minister reiterated during his visit to Beirut on 30 September, France is opposed to any Israeli ground operation in Lebanon, and calls for an end to indiscriminate attacks on civilians. It calls on Hezbollah and Iran to refrain from any action likely to lead to additional destabilization and a regional conflagration. France condemns the Israeli airstrikes that have (…)

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Florida 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 emergency work undertaken in the State of Florida as a result of Hurricane Helene beginning on September 23, 2024, and continuing. Under the President&#8217;s order today, Federal funds&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/02/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-florida-disaster-declaration-4/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Florida Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 02 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 beginning on September 24, 2024, and continuing. Under the President&#8217;s order today, Federal funds&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/02/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-georgia-disaster-declaration/">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: Wed Oct 02 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends North Carolina 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 emergency work undertaken in the State of North Carolina as a result of Tropical Storm Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing. Under the President&#8217;s order&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/02/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-north-carolina-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends North Carolina Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas En Route Greenv

<p>1:16 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. I just have a couple things at the top, and then I’ll turn it over. So, we’re headed to South Carolina and North Carolina, where the president will meet with state and local leaders and personally survey the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. In South Carolina, the president will&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/02/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-secretary-of-homeland-security-alejandro-mayorkas-en-route-greenville-sc/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas En Route Greenville, SC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

Press Release: Bill Signed: S. 1549

<p>On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the President signed into law: S. 1549, the &#8220;Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act,&#8221; which allows the Congressional Budget Office to obtain records of individuals from Federal agencies without prior written consent of the individual. ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2024/10/02/press-release-bill-signed-s-1549/">Press Release: Bill Signed: S. 1549</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

Readout of National Security Advisor to the Vice President Phil Gordon’s Meeting with Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian Amer

<p>National Security Advisor to the Vice President Dr. Phil Gordon met virtually today with Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian American community leaders from across the United States. Dr. Gordon discussed the latest developments in the Middle East. He underscored the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to bring the war in Gaza to an end through a ceasefire and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/02/readout-of-national-security-advisor-to-the-vice-president-phil-gordons-meeting-with-muslim-arab-and-palestinian-american-community-leaders/">Readout of National Security Advisor to the Vice President Phil Gordon’s Meeting with Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian American Community Leaders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Ishiba of Japan

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. called Ishiba Shigeru today to congratulate him on his election by the Diet to become Prime Minister of Japan. The President underscored that the U.S.-Japan Alliance has served as the cornerstone of regional peace and prosperity for over seven decades and rose to new heights under former Prime Minister Kishida. The President&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/01/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-ishiba-of-japan/">Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Ishiba of Japan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Joint Base Andrews, MD

<p>Joint Base AndrewsPrince George’s County, Maryland 12:30 P.M. EDT Q Sir, do you have a view on automation with the dockworkers strike? THE PRESIDENT: Well, I &#8212; look, we&#8217;re going down to see what &#8212; the damage done. I&#8217;m going to be going back again to other states. But here&#8217;s the thing, this natural disaster&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/02/remarks-by-president-biden-before-air-force-one-departure-joint-base-andrews-md-5/">Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Joint Base Andrews, MD</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before an Interagency Briefing on Response to Hurricane Helene

<p>Roosevelt Room 4:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Okay. Before I begin, I wanted to say a few words about Iran&#8217;s missile attack on Israel today. At my direction, the United States military actively supported the defense of Israel, and we&#8217;re still assessing the impact. But based on what we know now, the attack appears to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/01/remarks-by-president-biden-before-an-interagency-briefing-on-response-to-hurricane-helene/">Remarks by President Biden Before an Interagency Briefing on Response to Hurricane Helene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Augusta Emergency Operations Center | Augusta, GA

<p>Augusta UtilitiesAugusta, Georgia 3:13 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, Mayor.  And I am here in Augusta to &#8212; to thank all of the folks who are here on the ground doing this extraordinary work.  And, you know, I’ve been reading and hearing about the work you’ve been doing over the last few days. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/02/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-the-augusta-emergency-operations-center-augusta-ga/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Augusta Emergency Operations Center | Augusta, GA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024

Situation in the Middle East (2 October 2024)

France condemns the attack directed against Israel with ballistic missiles fired from Iran. It reiterates its absolute commitment to Israel's security. It helped ward off the Iranian threat with its military capabilities in the Middle East. A few hours before, a terrorist attack targeted civilians in Jaffa, killing 7 and injuring 10, according to initial reports. We utterly condemn this attack and extend our condolences to the victims' families. Civilians must always be protected. France (…)

Updated: Wed Oct 02 2024