Scotland/Foreign Affairs

Readout of the Meeting of President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Starmer of the United

President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, and President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of the United States met today in Berlin, Germany. The leaders condemned Russia’s continued war of aggression against Ukraine, discussed their plans to provide Ukraine with additional security, economic, and humanitarian… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/18/readout-of-the-meeting-of-president-macron-of-france-chancellor-scholz-of-germany-prime-minister-starmer-of-the-united-kingdom-and-president-biden-of-the-united-states/">Readout of the Meeting of President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Starmer of the United Kingdom, and President Biden of the United States</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 18 2024

Remarks by President Biden and Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany in Joint Statements to the Press | Berlin, Germany

German ChancelleryBerlin, Germany 12:34 P.M. CEST CHANCELLOR SCHOLZ: (As interpreted.) Mr. President. (Speaking English.) Dear Joe, it is my great pleasure to welcome you here to the Chancellery in Berlin as a friend of Europe, as a friend of Germany, and, above all, as my friend. Welcome. (As interpreted.) Dear Joe, our cooperation the past… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/18/remarks-by-president-biden-and-chancellor-olaf-scholz-of-germany-in-joint-statements-to-the-press-berlin-germany/">Remarks by President Biden and Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany in Joint Statements to the Press | Berlin, Germany</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 18 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Schönefeld, Germany

Berlin Brandenburg International AirportSchönefeld, Germany 5:48 P.M. CET Q Mr. President, what did you achieve today? THE PRESIDENT: We had very good meetings today with the Quad. There was an almost — there was unanimity on continuing to support what’s going on in Ukraine, helping the Ukrainians. We also talked about the Middle East. We… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/18/remarks-by-president-biden-before-air-force-one-departure-schonefeld-germany/">Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Schönefeld, Germany</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 18 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Grand Rapids, MI

Riverside ParkGrand Rapids, Michigan 2:38 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, Michigan! Good afternoon. Can we hear it for Brian? (Applause.) Good afternoon, Michigan. It is good — (applause) — oh, it is good to be back. It’s good to be back. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Oh — (laughs) — oh, my god. Okay. (Applause.) … The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/18/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-grand-rapids-mi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Grand Rapids, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 18 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Campaign Rally | Grand Rapids, MI

Riverside ParkGrand Rapids, Michigan 2:03 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, guys. Well, we’re back in Michigan, and it’s good to be back. And again, we have a situation where the former president is insulting the people of the state — this time saying that autoworkers — that their important and good and highly skilled… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/18/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-before-a-campaign-rally-grand-rapids-mi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Campaign Rally | Grand Rapids, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 18 2024

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republi

On October 22, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will host Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republic of Slovenia for a bilateral meeting at the White House. This will be their first meeting at the White House and follows conversations that helped pave the way for the largest prisoner swap since the Cold War. The… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/18/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-prime-minister-robert-golob-of-the-republic-of-slovenia/">Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Robert Golob of the Republic of Slovenia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 18 2024

Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) (Nice, 9-13 June 2025)

After the first two Conferences in New York (2017) and Lisbon (2022), France and Costa Rica are jointly organizing the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, from 9 to 13 June 2025. Ten years after COP21 and the Paris Agreement, UNOC3 is seeking to bring together all United Nations Member States, specialized agencies, civil society, the private sector and international donors, and through the Nice Ocean Agreements, achieve what was achieved for the climate with the Paris (…)

Updated: Fri Oct 18 2024

Background Press Call on the President’s Travel to Berlin, Germany

Via Teleconference 4:11 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: All right, thank you, everyone, for joining us this afternoon/early evening for our background call to preview the President’s travel to Germany tomorrow. On the line with us tonight is [senior administration official]. He has a quick topper for you all, and then we can go ahead and get… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/17/background-press-call-on-the-presidents-travel-to-berlin-germany/">Background Press Call on the President’s Travel to Berlin, Germany</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Over 1 Million Public Service Workers Have Received Student Debt Cancellation Unde

Today, President Biden announced an additional $4.5 billion in student debt cancellation for over 60,000 borrowers through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, bringing the number of public service workers who have had their student loans cancelled to over 1 million people during the Biden-Harris Administration. Before President Biden and Vice President Harris took… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/17/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-over-1-million-public-service-workers-have-received-student-debt-cancellation-under-the-biden-harris-administration/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Over 1 Million Public Service Workers Have Received Student Debt Cancellation Under the Biden-Harris Administration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

Iran - Meeting between Minister Barrot and hostage families (17 Oct. 2024)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot met today with the families of our compatriots who are being held hostage in Iran in unacceptable conditions. The Minister assured the families that they have our ear and our support. He reaffirmed the efforts by French authorities to obtain our hostages' immediate release, which remains France's absolute priority with respect to (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

Lebanon - Organization of an additional flight from Beirut to Paris (16 Oct. 2024)

An additional flight put in place by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' Crisis and Support Centre returned 131 people to Paris today. The operation had the support of the European Union, through its Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM). Following the announcement by M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, during his visit to Lebanon on 29 September 2024, we are working to organize other flights to facilitate the departure of those of our compatriots who wish to (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

Middle East - Israel - Telephone conversation between M. Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic, and Mr Benjamin Net

President Macron spoke on the telephone to Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, today, Tuesday 15 October 2024. The President recalled France's determination to avoid a conflagration across the whole region, which would have devastating consequences for people and international security. In this respect, he condemned Hezbollah's attacks against Israeli territory and reiterated France's commitment to Israel's security. He also condemned the indiscriminate Israeli strikes, which are (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route Berlin, Germany

2:15 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. So, I’m just going to get straight to it. As you can see, I have the national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, here to talk to us about the trip but also the latest in the Middle East. Jake, the floor is yours. MR. SULLIVAN: So, I don’t know if… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/17/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-en-route-berlin-germany/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route Berlin, Germany</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel to congratulate him on the mission conducted in Gaza that killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu also discussed how to use this moment to bring the hostages home and to bring the war to a close with Israel’s security assured and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/17/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-netanyahu-of-israel-10/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

Remarks by President Biden After Air Force One Arrival | Schönefeld, Germany

Berlin Brandenberg International AirportSchönefeld, Germany 10:13 P.M. CET THE PRESIDENT: It’s a good day for the world. We got Si- — I called Bibi Netanyahu to congratulate him on getting Sinwar. He has a lot of blood on his hands — American blood, Israeli blood, and others. And I told him that we were really… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/17/remarks-by-president-biden-after-air-force-one-arrival-schonefeld-germany/">Remarks by President Biden After Air Force One Arrival | Schönefeld, Germany</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at an Italian American Heritage Month Reception

5:54 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Alexa. And I’m excited to see your generation forging new connections to our past and shining such a bright light into our future. And I’m also grateful to the National Italian American Foundation. (Applause.) John, Robert, you’ve all — you’ve helped so many people experience our heritage… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/17/remarks-by-president-biden-and-first-lady-jill-biden-at-an-italian-american-heritage-month-reception/">Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at an Italian American Heritage Month Reception</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

Remarks by President Biden at a Memorial Service for Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy

3:53 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello. (Applause.) Joe, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) I’m sure you’re clapping because I’m the last speaker. Well, that was worth that partial comment — or concert. You know what he said on the way out? Can I tell them, pal? He said, “If I get… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/17/remarks-by-president-biden-at-a-memorial-service-for-mrs-robert-f-kennedy/">Remarks by President Biden at a Memorial Service for Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Death of Yahya Sinwar

University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, Wisconsin 1:13 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Today, Israel confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, is dead and justice has been served, and the United States, Israel, and the entire world are better off as a result. Sinwar was responsible for the killing of thousands of innocent people, including the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/17/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-on-the-death-of-yahya-sinwar/">Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Death of Yahya Sinwar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Yahya Sinwar

Early this morning, Israeli authorities informed my national security team that a mission they conducted in Gaza likely killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. DNA tests have now confirmed that Sinwar is dead. This is a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world. As the leader of the terrorist group Hamas,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/17/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-death-of-yahya-sinwar/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Yahya Sinwar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on One Million Public Service Workers Receiving Student Debt Cancellation

Higher education should be a pathway to economic opportunity – not a lifetime of debt. That is why I have fought to make education more affordable and reduce the burden of student debt throughout my career. When President Biden and I took office, only 7,000 people had ever been approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/17/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-one-million-public-service-workers-receiving-student-debt-cancellation/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on One Million Public Service Workers Receiving Student Debt Cancellation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 17 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Approves Nearly $2 Billion for Hurricane Response and Recovery Efforts

The Biden-Harris Administration continues its response and recovery efforts across the Southeast and Appalachia following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Nearly 8,000 Federal personnel remain on the ground working side-by-side with State and local officials to help survivors with recovery and rebuilding. As part of our commitment to remaining with impacted communities as long as it… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/16/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-approves-nearly-2-billion-for-hurricane-response-and-recovery-efforts/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Approves Nearly $2 Billion for Hurricane Response and Recovery Efforts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 16 2024

FACT SHEET: U.S. Achievements in the Global Fight Against Corruption

Corruption poses a grave and enduring threat to U.S. national interests and those of our partners. When officials abuse their entrusted power for personal or political gain, the interests of authoritarians and corrupt actors win – at the expense of citizens, honest businesses, and healthy societies. As the Biden-Harris Administration took office, this longstanding challenge… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/16/fact-sheet-u-s-achievements-in-the-global-fight-against-corruption/">FACT SHEET: U.S. Achievements in the Global Fight Against Corruption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 16 2024

Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/16/memorandum-on-delegation-of-authority-under-section-614a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-3/">Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 16 2024

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

Today, 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 flooding from August 5 to August 6, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the City… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/16/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-alaska-disaster-declaration-10/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Alaska Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 16 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression. President Biden updated President Zelenskyy on his efforts to surge security assistance to Ukraine over the remainder of his term in office. Today, the President announced a $425 million security assistance package for… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/16/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-15/">Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 16 2024