Foreign Affairs

UN - China - Q&A (01 Jun. 2022)

Q: The lack of any diplomatic reaction to UN Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet's visit to China comes across as a blank check for Beijing (just read the agency comments!). Are the war in Ukraine and the fear of provoking China behind this silence and this "soft" visit? Is France, which asked that Bachelet be given free access to the Uighurs and the internment camps, satisfied with this visit that has been tightly controlled by the Chinese? A: In regard to UN High Commissioner for Human (...)

Updated: Wed Jun 01 2022

A Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

1. On January 19, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to the President a report on the Secretary's investigation into the effect of imports of aluminum articles on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862). The Secretary...

Updated: Tue May 31 2022

A Proclamation on Adjusting Imports Of Steel into the United States

1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to the President a report on the Secretary's investigation into the effect of imports of steel mill articles (steel articles) on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862). The...

Updated: Tue May 31 2022

A Proclamation on National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2022

America's strength has always been rooted in our diversity. Since our Nation's founding, generation after generation of immigrants have helped build this country, and the prosperity and opportunity that draw so many immigrants to America would not be possible without the contributions and legacies of Caribbean Americans. Today, millions of Caribbean Americans strengthen our country...

Updated: Tue May 31 2022

A Proclamation on National Homeownership Month, 2022

For many Americans, a home is more than just a residence. It is a place that instills a sense of pride, security, and comfort that, no matter what challenges in life arise, they have somewhere to go and call their own. Whether owning or renting, a home is where we can live with...

Updated: Tue May 31 2022

A Proclamation on National Immigrant Heritage Month, 2022

The United States is a Nation of immigrants - shaped by the courageous people from around the world who leave their homes, lives, and loved ones to seek refuge and opportunity on our shores. Their sacrifices and entrepreneurial spirit have contributed to the rich tapestry that has defined the character of our country for generations....

Updated: Tue May 31 2022

A Proclamation on National Ocean Month, 2022

From the air we breathe to the food we eat, our magnificent ocean touches every aspect of our lives. It helps regulate the climate, supports millions of jobs, and serves as a place for exploration, commerce, and recreation. As it sustains and connects us, the ocean is woven into the cultures of local and...

Updated: Tue May 31 2022

February 2022 Visitor Log Records Posted

Today the White House released visitor log records generated in February 2022. This set includes 2155 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 44752. These records were posted pursuant to the White House's policy to voluntarily disclose visitor log records. This release is consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to becoming the first...

Updated: Tue May 31 2022

JCPoA - Q&A - (31 May 2022)

Q: Your repeated calls for Iran to immediately and fully cooperate with the IAEA have not had an impact. On the contrary, the IAEA issued a new report yesterday on Iran's activities, including its failure to respond to questions concerning traces of enriched uranium found on three undeclared sites. Do you believe it is necessary to push for a resolution to send a message to Iran at the Board of Governors meeting next week, or are you afraid that a strong action by the IAEA could completely (...)

Updated: Tue May 31 2022

Poland - Visit by Mme Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, to Warsaw (31 May 2022)

Mme Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, is travelling to Poland today, following her visit to Ukraine yesterday. She will hold a meeting in Warsaw with her Polish counterpart, Mr Zbigniew Rau. The Minister will pay tribute to Polish people's exceptional surge of solidarity with Ukraine, manifested in Poland hosting a very large number of refugees. She will emphasize our two countries' close cooperation in the face of this major crisis and our determination, as the (...)

Updated: Tue May 31 2022

Ukraine - Q&A (30 May 2022)

Q Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said France is playing one of the main roles in inciting neo-Nazism in Ukraine. He has noted that Paris is actively supplying weapons to Ukraine and demanding that Kyiv leads the war to a victorious end. What's your reaction? A France is supporting a State attacked by Russia. As the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs reiterated in Kyiv today alongside her Ukrainian counterpart, France shows solidarity with the ordeals undergone by the (...)

Updated: Tue May 31 2022

Ukraine - Q&A (31 May 2022)

Q: According to information from the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, Kyiv city hall is considering the French authorities' call to rename Moskovskaya Street in the Ukrainian capital. Can you confirm that? How do you explain the proposal to rename the street? A: We don't comment on rumors. In any case, this is an internal policy matter of a sovereign state. Q: Concerning war damage to cultural works that are part of Ukraine's cultural heritage, has France issued a warning to (...)

Updated: Tue May 31 2022

Statement of the G7 Foreign ministers on the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by North Korea (30.05.22)

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, condemn in the strongest terms the test of yet another Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) conducted on May 25, 2022, by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Like a number of ballistic missile launches the DPRK has conducted since the beginning of 2022, this act constitutes a further blatant (...)

Updated: Mon May 30 2022

Africa Day - (25 May 2022)

Every year, Africa Day celebrates the dynamism of the African continent on the anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity, now known as the African Union.

Updated: Mon May 30 2022

Iran - Q&A - (25 May 2022)

Q: Thursday will mark the second anniversary of Benjamin Brière's detention in Iran, where he was sentenced to eight years in prison for spying. Another two French citizens were arrested recently, bringing the number of French citizens detained in Iran to four. Other Europeans are also being held. What is the status of discussions with Tehran? Is a joint European initiative being considered? A: The French authorities are mobilizing all their efforts with regard to our citizens held in Iran. (...)

Updated: Mon May 30 2022

JCPoA - Q&A (25 May 2022)

Q: On February 16, the former minister stated, concerning the JCPoA: "Either they unleash a serious crisis in the coming days ... or they accept an agreement that respects the interests of all the parties." Of course, since then, the agreement has reached a stalemate, partly because of the designation of the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group. But does Paris agree that Iran is almost a threshold state and is therefore satisfied with the status quo? A : France will not accept Iran's (...)

Updated: Mon May 30 2022

Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival

South Lawn 9:15 A.M. EDT Q Good morning, Mr. President. Do you feel more motivated to get action on guns now? THE PRESIDENT: Well, I've been pretty motivated all along. You know, the folks - the folks who were victimized there, and their families, they spent 3 hours and 40 minutes with me. And they...

Updated: Mon May 30 2022

Remarks by President Biden at the 154th National Memorial Day Observance

Arlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia 12:54 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. They lie here in glory and honor - in quiet rows in Arlington, in cemeteries in Europe that I visited and many of you have, in graves across our country, in towns large and small - America's beloved daughters and sons who dared all,...

Updated: Mon May 30 2022

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with Ibrahim Kalin, Spokesper

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Dr. Ibrahim Kalin, Spokesperson and Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey. They discussed their ongoing support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's continued aggression, as well as their respective efforts to enable Ukrainian agricultural exports to reach global markets. Mr. Sullivan expressed support...

Updated: Mon May 30 2022

Turkey - Q&A (25 May 2022)

Q: What is your reaction to President Erdogan's announcement that he intends to launch a new operation in northern Syria? A: The announcement of a potential new Turkish military operation in Syria is concerning. Nothing must be done that would worsen the crisis that this country is already undergoing and which would threaten regional stability as well as the efforts of the International Coalition to Defeat ISIS. France, together with its European and international partners, remains (...)

Updated: Mon May 30 2022