Scotland/Foreign Affairs

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni was a brilliant poet, a big-hearted educator, and an unapologetic voice for justice and equality. As a leading voice of the Black Arts Movement, she used her poetry to celebrate Black joy and resilience – while also speaking out for racial and social justice. Nikki was committed to lifting up the next generation… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/11/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-nikki-giovanni/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Nikki Giovanni</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Dec 11 2024

Syria - Minister speaks to his Turkish, Jordanian, Israeli, Qatari, Saudi and Iraqi counterparts (11.12.24)

Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, spoke to his counterparts from Turkey (Hakan Fidan), Jordan (Ayman Safadi), Israel (Gideon Saar), Qatar (Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani), Saudi Arabia (Faisal bin Farhan) and Iraq (Fuad Hussein) from 8 to 11 December. The Minister and his counterparts emphasized that the fall of Bashar al-Assad's criminal regime opens a new chapter for Syria. The Minister called for an end to the fighting and for the establishment of a peaceful, (…)

Updated: Wed Dec 11 2024

Syria - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (11.12.24)

Q : Do you have any comment on recent developments in the Golan? R : As stated by the UN, any military deployment in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria is a violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement which must be respected by its signatories, Israel and Syria. France reiterates its full support for the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the Golan, whose security must be maintained. France calls on Israel to withdraw from this area and to respect Syria's sovereignty and (…)

Updated: Wed Dec 11 2024

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Statement (Fiuggi - Anagni, 26 Nov. 2024)

I. INTRODUCTION We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, reiterate our commitment to foster respect for international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, to protect human rights and dignity for all individuals and to promote gender equality. As the international community is facing a growing number of challenges, including climate change and (…)

Updated: Tue Dec 10 2024

Haiti - Wharf Jérémie massacre (10 Dec. 2024)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms the massacre that killed more than 184 people, most of them elderly, in Port-au-Prince's Wharf Jérémie neighborhood on December 6 and 7. We offer our condolences to the victims' loved ones and our full support for the Haitian people and authorities. France commends the national authorities' commitment to bringing the perpetrators of these barbaric crimes to justice. France will continue its support for efforts by Haiti's national police and armed (…)

Updated: Tue Dec 10 2024

Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Meeting with Quint Deputy National Security Advisors:

On December 9, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met virtually with the Deputy National Security Advisors of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. Mr. Finer discussed with his counterparts the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the importance of working closely together across their respective capitals and with partners in… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/10/readout-of-principal-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finers-meeting-with-quint-deputy-national-security-advisors-xavier-chatel-of-france-christian-aulbach-of-germany-pi/">Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Meeting with Quint Deputy National Security Advisors: Xavier Chatel of France, Christian Aulbach of Germany, Pietro Sferra Carini of Italy, and Nick Catsaras and Matt Collins of the United Kingdom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Dec 10 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on CHIPS and Science Act Investments in Micron Technology

The spirit of innovation is central to who we are as Americans. America invented the semiconductor, the building blocks of the technology of today and tomorrow. Through our CHIPS and Science Act, President Biden and I have made the historic investments necessary to ensure semiconductor manufacturing returns to and remains here in America. Today, thanks to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/10/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-chips-and-science-act-investments-in-micron-technology/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on CHIPS and Science Act Investments in Micron Technology</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Dec 10 2024

UN - Human Rights Day (10 Dec. 2024)

France reaffirms its commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted on December 10, 1948, in Paris. This declaration enshrines the universal, indivisible, inalienable nature of human rights, whose realization depends on justice and respect for the rule of law. France pays tribute to all those around the world who risk their lives and liberty to fight for human rights. On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the “Liberté-Égalité-Fraternité” Human Rights Prize of the French Republic (…)

Updated: Tue Dec 10 2024

A Proclamation on Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2024

On Human Rights Day and during Human Rights Week, we recommit to upholding the equal and inalienable rights of all people. America was founded on an idea — that every person is created equal and deserves to be treated equally throughout their lives. And 76 years ago today, after the wreckage… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/09/a-proclamation-on-human-rights-day-and-human-rights-week-2024/">A Proclamation on Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

A Proclamation on the Establishment of the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

For a century and a half spanning the early 19th and mid- 20th centuries, the Federal Government removed American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children (Native children) from their families, Tribes, and homelands, often by force or coercion, and transported them to institutions across the United States. These institutions collectively became known as the “Federal… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/09/a-proclamation-on-the-establishment-of-the-carlisle-federal-indian-boarding-school-national-monument/">A Proclamation on the Establishment of the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

Background Press Call on the Situation in Syria

Via Teleconference 2:30 P.M. EST MODERATOR: This call is on background, attributable to a senior administration official. Contents of the call are embargoed until the conclusion of the call. And you can queue yourself up for questions by using the “Raise Your Hand” feature. For your awareness, not for your reporting, the official on the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/12/09/background-press-call-on-the-situation-in-syria/">Background Press Call on the Situation in Syria</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Historic Progress Supporting Tribal Nations and Native

President Biden to Designate Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument; Announce Strategy to Preserve and Revitalize Native Languages Today President Biden will host the fourth and final White House Tribal Nations Summit of the Biden-Harris Administration, reaffirming the Administration’s historic progress on strengthening the Nation-to-Nation relationships with Tribal Nations and cementing its legacy as… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/09/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-and-historic-progress-supporting-tribal-nations-and-native-communities-ahead-of-fourth-annual-white-house-tribal-nations-summit/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Historic Progress Supporting Tribal Nations and Native Communities Ahead of Fourth Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Leads by Example, Leveraging the Federal Government to Catalyze Clean Energy Job

Three years in, President Biden’s executive order has catalyzed global markets and put the U.S. Government on track to meet his ambitious sustainability goals and save taxpayers money When President Biden entered office, he pledged to restore America’s climate leadership and charged the Federal Government to deliver on that promise. He recognized that as the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/12/09/fact-sheet-biden-%e2%81%a0harris-administration-leads-by-example-leveraging-the-federal-government-to-catalyze-clean-energy-jobs-and-cut-costs-and-pollution/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Leads by Example, Leveraging the Federal Government to Catalyze Clean Energy Jobs and Cut Costs and Pollution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

Iran - Joint statement by the spokespeople for the Foreign Ministries of France, Germany and the United Kingdom (9 Dec. 2024)

We, the governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom, condemn Iran's latest steps, as reported by the IAEA, to expand its nuclear programme to significantly increase the rate of production of uranium enriched up to 60% at the underground Fordow facility. We are also extremely concerned to learn that Iran has increased the number of centrifuges in use and started preparations to install additional enrichment infrastructure, further increasing Iran's enrichment capacity. Last week the (…)

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

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

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 Milton. Under the President’s order today, Federal funds for debris removal… 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-2/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Florida Major Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

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

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’s order today, Federal funds for debris removal… 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>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

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

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’s order today, Federal funds for debris removal, including direct Federal assistance has… 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>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

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

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… 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>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

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

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… 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>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

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

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’s a very busy time, so we appreciate your time that you were able to make it here today. MR. SULLIVAN: Well, thank you… 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>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

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

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… 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>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

Remarks by President Biden at the 2024 Kennedy Center Honorees Reception

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 — 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… 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>.

Updated: Mon Dec 09 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Tribal Nations Summit

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… 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>.

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