Jill and I extend warm wishes to Buddhists in the United States and around the world as they celebrate Vesak. This sacred day is a time to reflect on the Buddha's teachings, including the need to work for peace and justice, recognize our common humanity, respect and preserve the nature that surrounds us, and cultivate...
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY JEAN-YVES LE DRIAN MINISTER FOR EUROPE AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS France was deeply saddened to learn of the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates and the Emir of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and offers its sincere condolences to his family and to the Emirati people. With the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Emirati people lose a leader who enjoyed universal respect. We applaud his deep commitment to stability and peace in (...)
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to pay respects upon the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, on May 16, 2022. The Honorable Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: Mr....
U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 12:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: President Yoes; Auxiliary President Hennie; Auxiliary President Lehmann; and Director and good friend Jimmy Pasco - we've worked together a long time: Thank you for inviting me to join you today and for the service you've extended to this nation. I'd also like to thank the Attorney...
Joint Base AndrewsPrince George's County, Maryland THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi. So, we are - I'm leading a delegation on behalf of the President and our administration to express our condolences. The United States takes quite seriously the strength of our relationship and partnership with UAE. And we are going there, then, to express our condolences,...
Tonight, we grieve for the families of ten people whose lives were senselessly taken and everyone who is suffering the physical and emotional wounds of this horrific shooting. We are grateful for the bravery of members of law enforcement and other first responders who took immediate action to try to protect and save lives. The First Lady and...
Today our hearts are broken and we grieve for the victims of the horrific act of gun violence in Buffalo and for their families and friends. The Second Gentleman and I are praying for all those who knew and lost love ones. Law enforcement is proceeding with its investigation, but what is clear is that we...
WE, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States gather on the occasion of the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit, the first-ever to be held in Washington, D.C., on 12-13 May 2022. EMPHASIZING the importance of adhering to key principles, shared values and norms enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations,...
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, discussed the implications of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine on global food security and welcomed the UN Secretary General's initiative to convene a "Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance" (GCRG). The geopolitical landscape has fundamentally changed. Russia's unprovoked and pre-meditated war (...)
I. Background 1. Humanitarian needs are at a record high. Crises and conflicts, climate change impacts and disasters are increasingly threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions of people - trends exacerbated by the impacts of COVID19 and Russia's unjustifiable, unprovoked and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. For the humanitarian system to continue to be able to protect affected populations, to bridge the growing financing gap and protect hard-won development gains, a paradigm (...)
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, have endorsed the following Action Plan: Much has already been achieved by our efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, with global vaccine supply now rapidly accelerating. However, there remain significant gaps in the global response to the current health crisis. Challenges remain to address equity in this (...)
Preamble 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, have met today in a fundamentally changed strategic and security environment. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is a watershed moment for the 21st century and carries dramatic consequences far beyond Europe. We, the G7, want to make abundantly clear that we will not sit by whilst countries (...)
State DepartmentWashington, D.C. 4:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you. (Applause.) My whole name. Thank you all very much. Good afternoon, everyone. I said last night - let me reiterate: It's been wonderful, wonderful to host you all in the first-ever U.S-ASEAN Summit in Washington, D.C. And besides, Mr. President, the food wasn't bad. ...
I congratulate my long-time friend Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his election as President of the United Arab Emirates. As I told Sheikh Mohammed yesterday during our phone call, the United States is determined to honor the memory of the late president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan by continuing to strengthen the strategic partnership between our countries over the coming months and...
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on May 16 to lead a Presidential Delegation and offer condolences on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration and the American people on the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. She will meet with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed...
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, who are united in our resolve to keep the goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C in reach, to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and to reach net zero emissions globally by mid-century: ? Recognize that the impacts of the climate and biodiversity crises pose a threat to international peace and stability where people (...)
1. 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, are steadfast in our solidarity with and our support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia's unjustifiable, unprovoked and illegal war of aggression, a war in which Belarus is complicit. We are committed to helping Ukraine, a democracy and a UN member, uphold its sovereignty and territorial integrity, to (...)
Every day, emergency medical service (EMS) providers put the needs of their communities above their own as they respond to crises, treat injuries, and save lives. Their heroism has been on full display throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as resilient EMS workers across the country have provided essential care to Americans. This year's Emergency Medical Services Week theme,...
In 1919, Army Lieutenant Colonel Dwight D. Eisenhower joined a cross-country convoy of trucks and tanks to determine if our Nation had the capacity to transport military assets. He discovered a poorly connected patchwork of roads that were unsafe for civilians and unsuitable for our military needs. When he became the President 34 years later, Dwight...
For generations, courageous men and women of our Nation's law enforcement community have dedicated their lives to protecting us in big cities, small towns, and suburban neighborhoods across America. Each morning, police officers pin on their shield and walk out the door to go to work, hoping they will come home safely. Last year, a record number...
American workers are the finest in the world, and my Administration remains steadfast in our commitment to building a better America by pursuing a trade agenda that puts workers first and helps foster a fairer, more inclusive, more prosperous, and more resilient Nation. During World Trade Week, we highlight the importance of global trade and the role...
Q: A dissident Azerbaijani blogger, Mahammad Mirzali, has been subjected to several murder attempts in France and now lives under police protection in the Nantes area. Four people, including three Azeris, were charged last month with attempted murder. The blogger's attorney and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) speak of a "crime of state" and assert that he is still in danger. Has the French government lodged an official protest with the Azerbaijani authorities? A: We have raised Mahammad (...)
Q: The Turkish Consulate General in Paris was attacked on May 12 with explosive devices. Some are attributing the attack to the PKK. Is that what you believe? A: We strongly condemn the attack carried out late Wednesday night on Turkey's Consulate General in Boulogne-Billancourt. The matter was swiftly referred to the appropriate sections of the Interior and Justice Ministries and the government will continue to monitor the situation with the utmost vigilance. We take the security of (...)
The second Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting between the European Union and the United States will be held in Saclay on 16 May as part of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The next Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting between the European Union and the United States will take place on 16 May in Paris-Saclay. Launched in June 2021, the TTC serves as a forum for discussion between the United States and the European Union, for the purpose of (...)
This year's annual OGE 278 Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure reports for White House officials are now available upon request. By filling out this electronic form, you can access completed reports that you wish to review. Additional reports will be added on a rolling basis. Upon successful form submission, a pop-up window will appear...
