Foreign Affairs

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan in Press Conference | Beijing, People’s Republic of China

<p>Beijing, People’s Republic of China MR. SULLIVAN: Good evening. As I said at the very start of these meetings, President Biden has been clear that he is committed to managing this important relationship responsibly. Our aim in every engagement with China is to deliver for the American people. Under President Biden’s leadership, the United States&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/29/remarks-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-in-press-conference-beijing-peoples-republic-of-china/">Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan in Press Conference | Beijing, People&#8217;s Republic of China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Aug 29 2024

FACT SHEET: Following Through on the U.S.-Pacific Islands Partnership 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting i

<p>Since coming into office, the Biden-Harris administration has worked tirelessly to broaden and deepen its engagement with Pacific island countries as a priority of U.S. foreign policy. As a Pacific nation, the United States has a clear and abiding interest in partnering with its Pacific neighbors to advance a shared agenda: addressing the climate crisis,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/27/fact-sheet-following-through-on-the-u-s-pacific-islands-partnership-53rd-pacific-islands-forum-pif-leaders-meeting-in-nukualofa-tonga-august-26-30-2024/">FACT SHEET: Following Through on the U.S.-Pacific Islands Partnership 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in Nuku’Alofa, Tonga August 26-30, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 28 2024

President Biden Names Fifty-Fourth Round of Judicial Nominees

<p>The President is announcing his intent to nominate three individuals to federal district courts—all 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/2024/08/28/president-biden-names-fifty-fourth-round-of-judicial-nominees/">President Biden Names Fifty-Fourth Round of Judicial Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 28 2024

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s meeting with Chinese Communist Party Politburo Member, Director of

<p>National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met on August 27-28 with Chinese Communist Party Politburo Member, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi outside Beijing, China. This meeting was part of ongoing efforts to maintain channels of communication and responsibly manage the relationship between the United States and the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/28/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-meeting-with-chinese-communist-party-politburo-member-director-of-the-office-of-the-foreign-affairs-commission-and-foreign-minister-wang-3/">Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s meeting with Chinese Communist Party Politburo Member, Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 28 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Biden-Harris Administra

<p>Thank you, Mayor Schember, for your leadership and for your partnership. As an Erie County native, an Edinboro kid, I am especially be grateful to be here – to be back home. Today, we stand together to lift up and reflect on the progress we are making as a nation, progress propelled by the hard&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/08/28/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-national-climate-advisor-ali-zaidi-in-erie-pennsylvania-on-biden-harris-administration-investments-driving-expansion-of-american-energy-jobs/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Biden-Harris Administration Investments Driving Expansion of American Energy Jobs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Aug 28 2024

Statement from President Biden on the Price of Anti-Obesity Medications

<p>Americans pay two to three times more than people in other countries for the exact same prescription drugs. It’s completely unacceptable. Vice President Harris and I have taken action to lower the cost of the medications Americans rely on by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices for the first time in history ­­&#8211; negotiations which will&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/27/statement-from-president-biden-on-the-price-of-anti-obesity-medications/">Statement from President Biden on the Price of Anti-Obesity Medications</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 27 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the District Court’s Order on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Action to Keep Fam

<p>America is not a country that tears families apart. That is why, in June, my Administration announced new action to keep American families together. These married couples—in which one spouse is a United States citizen and the other has been living in America for 10 years or more—include our neighbors who have been working, raising&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/27/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-district-courts-order-on-the-biden-harris-administrations-action-to-keep-families-together/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the District Court’s Order on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Action to Keep Families Together</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Aug 27 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby

<p>Via Teleconference 1:32 P.M. EDT MODERATOR:  Hey.  Good afternoon, everyone.  Thanks for joining.  I’ll turn it over to John Kirby here at the top for some words, and then we&#8217;ll take your questions. MR. KIRBY: Good morning, everybody. I&#8217;ve got quite a few things to get through, so just hang on for me, if you&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/26/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-24/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Aug 26 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss the Prime Minister’s recent trip to Poland and Ukraine, as well as the United Nations General Assembly meetings in September. The President commended the Prime Minister for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/26/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-narendra-modi-of-india-2/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Aug 26 2024

Statement by Vice President Harris on the Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack Outside Kabul Airport

<p>Three years ago today, outside of Kabul Airport, an ISIS terrorist killed 13 American servicemembers and more than 100 innocent Afghans, and wounded many more. Thirteen American heroes were taken from us on that day: Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover. Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole L. Gee. Marine&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/26/statement-by-vice-president-harris-on-the-anniversary-of-the-terrorist-attack-outside-kabul-airport/">Statement by Vice President Harris on the Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack Outside Kabul Airport</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Aug 26 2024

Statement from President Biden on Russia’s Aerial Assault on Ukraine’s Energy Grid

<p>Earlier today, Russia launched waves of missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian officials report that this outrageous attack resulted in the deaths of Ukrainian civilians and targeted more than two dozen critical energy sites. I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, Russia’s continued war against Ukraine and its efforts to plunge&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/26/statement-from-president-biden-on-russias-aerial-assault-on-ukraines-energy-grid/">Statement from President Biden on Russia’s Aerial Assault on Ukraine’s Energy Grid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Aug 26 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack Outside Kabul Airport

<p>Three years ago, an ISIS suicide bomber launched an attack of deliberate evil at Abbey Gate outside of Kabul Airport—killing 13 American service members and more than 100 innocent Afghans. Today, and every day, we honor our fallen: Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/26/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-anniversary-of-the-terrorist-attack-outside-kabul-airport/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack Outside Kabul Airport</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Aug 26 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New York Emergency Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a severe storm and flooding from August 18 to August 19, 2024. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/25/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-new-york-emergency-declaration-5/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New York Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Aug 25 2024

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Travel to Canada

<p>National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to Canada on August 25. While there, he will meet with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and address Canada’s annual cabinet retreat. These meetings underscore the strength of the U.S.-Canada bilateral relationship on a range of national security priorities, including the climate crisis, Ukraine’s continued defense, and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/25/statement-by-nsc-spokesperson-sean-savett-on-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-travel-to-canada/">Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Travel to Canada</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Aug 25 2024

A Proclamation on Overdose Awareness Week, 2024

<p>During Overdose Awareness Week, we mourn those who have lost their lives to overdose deaths.  We acknowledge the devastating toll the opioid epidemic has taken on individuals, families, and communities across America.  We reflect on the progress we have made so far in reducing the number of annual overdose deaths and protecting American lives &#8212;&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/23/a-proclamation-on-overdose-awareness-week-2024/">A Proclamation on Overdose Awareness Week, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024

A Proclamation on Women’s Equality Day, 2024

<p> One hundred and four years ago, American women won the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment, bringing us closer to living up to our Nation&#8217;s most fundamental values of dignity, fairness, freedom, and equality. On Women&#8217;s Equality Day, we recognize the courage of generations of visionaries who fought tirelessly for&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/23/a-proclamation-on-womens-equality-day-2024/">A Proclamation on Women&#8217;s Equality Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024

Background Press Call on Administration Travel to China

<p>8:33 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: All right, we&#8217;ll get started here. Thank you all for joining us early this morning for this background call on administration travel to China. So everyone understands the terms of the call, we&#8217;re going to hold this call on background, attributable to a senior administration official. For awareness, but not for&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/23/background-press-call-on-administration-travel-to-china/">Background Press Call on Administration Travel to China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024

Iran – Meeting between Stéphane Séjourné and his Iranian counterpart (23 Aug. 2024)

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs spoke by phone with his new Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Friday, August 23, 2024. The Minister reiterated that it is an absolute priority for France to secure the immediate release of our compatriots who are being held hostage in Iran, a request that President Macron has already made of his Iranian counterpart. The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs also shared his very deep concern regarding the rising tensions in the region. He (…)

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

<p>MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:  Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(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 Secretary&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/23/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authority-under-section-506a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-18/">Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby

<p>10:35 A.M. EDT MODERATOR:  Good morning, everyone.  Thanks so much for joining.  I&#8217;ll turn it over to Kirby for a few words at the top, and then we&#8217;ll take your questions. MR. KIRBY: Hey, guys. Happy end of the week here. I don&#8217;t really have a whole lot to say at the top except to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/08/23/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-23/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024

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

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Montana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by straight-line winds on July 24, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/23/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-montana-disaster-declaration-7/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Montana Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt

<p>President Biden spoke today with President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt. They discussed the urgency of bringing the ceasefire and hostage release deal to closure under the comprehensive bridging proposal that is now in the table, which would free the hostages, bring life-saving relief to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and de-escalate regional tensions. They discussed&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/23/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-president-abdel-fattah-el-sisi-of-egypt-2/">Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Aug 23 2024