Foreign Affairs

ASEAN - France reaffirms its support for ASEAN's vital efforts on the situation in Burma/Myanmar (24 Apr. 2022)

A year after the special ASEAN Leaders Meeting on the situation in Burma, held in Jakarta on April 24, 2021, France reiterates its support for vital efforts by ASEAN and its member states to find a political solution to the crisis in Burma that respects the will of the Burmese people. France deplores the lack of progress due to the Burmese military junta's uncooperative attitude toward implementing the Five-Point Consensus designed to launch a constructive political dialogue among all (...)

Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022

FACT SHEET: The Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan

Over the last decade, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or "drones") have become a regular feature of American life. We use them for recreation, for research, and for commerce. But the proliferation of this new technology has also introduced new risks to public safety, privacy, and homeland security. Malicious actors have increasingly used UAS domestically to...

Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022

Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: John Z. Lee, of Illinois, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit, vice Diane P. Wood, retiring. Salvador Mendoza, Jr., of Washington, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, vice M. Margaret McKeown, retiring. Stephen Henley Locher, of Iowa, to be United States District...

Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 25, 2022

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:20 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. There's nothing happening in the world today, I hear - (laughter) - so this should be a quick one. I have a couple of items for you at the top, as usual. Over the past year, businesses have been dealing with...

Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022

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

President Joseph R. Biden spoke today with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan to consult on a range of regional and global issues. The two leaders discussed in detail recent efforts to stem violence in Israel and the West Bank, including at the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount complex in Jerusalem. The President welcomed recent steps...

Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022

Readout of President Biden's Call with President Macron of France

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France to congratulate him on his re-election. He underscored the close and enduring relations between the United States and France, our oldest ally, based on shared democratic values, economic ties, and security cooperation. President Biden conveyed his readiness to continue working closely with President Macron on our...

Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022

Remarks by President Biden After Air Force One Arrival

Joint Base AndrewsPrince George's County, Maryland Q (Inaudible) the French election, sir? THE PRESIDENT: Well, we feel good about the French election, number one. Number two, I tried to talk to him last night. We spoke with his staff, but he was at the Eiffel Tower having a good time. So I'm going to be...

Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022

Situation of Salah Hamouri - Q&A (22 Apr. 2022)

Q: The French-Palestinian lawyer Salah Hamouri, whom the Israeli authorities arrested on March 4, was sentenced to four months of administrative detention on March 10. On March 24, L'Humanité asked you if France would respond publicly to obtain his release. The gist of your reply was: "The Israeli authorities were asked to provide explanations for this latest arrest and to ensure that all of Mr. Hamouri's rights are respected and that he is able to exercise all legal remedies." One month later, (...)

Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022

Statement by President Joe Biden on World Malaria Day

No one should die from a mosquito bite. Seventy years ago, the United States eliminated malaria in our country. And, thanks to strong bipartisan leadership in Congress, and the enormous generosity of the American people, we lead the fight to end malaria worldwide. As the largest donor in the battle to end malaria, the United...

Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022

Vanuatu - France mobilizes its efforts to help the people of Vanuatu deal with the Covid-19 pandemic (22 Apr. 2022)

In response to needs expressed by the authorities of Vanuatu regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' Crisis and Support Center (CDCS) carried out a second operation yesterday to deliver supplies to deal with the upsurge in Covid-19 cases in Vanuatu. This shipment, which was partially funded by the Ministry's Crisis and Support Center and partially donated by the Ministry for Solidarity and Health, included four oxygen generators, 30,000 tests, and (...)

Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022

Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel to discuss shared regional and global security challenges, including the threat posed by Iran and its proxies. The two leaders emphasized the strong personal bond they have developed since the Prime Minister's visit to Washington last summer. This personal relationship has animated...

Updated: Sun Apr 24 2022

Statement by President Joe Biden on Armenian Remembrance Day

On April 24, 1915, Ottoman authorities arrested Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople. Thus began the Armenian genocide-one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century. Today, we remember the one and a half million Armenians who were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in a campaign of extermination, and mourn the...

Updated: Sun Apr 24 2022

Statement by President Joe Biden on the Passing of Former Senator Orrin Hatch

Jill and I and the entire Biden family are saddened to learn of the passing of Orrin Hatch, the longest-serving Senator in Utah's history, and the longest-serving Republican Senator in our nation's history. Orrin Hatch once shared in an interview that he had a soft side, and he had a tough side. To serve with...

Updated: Sun Apr 24 2022

Remarks by President Biden on Lowering Costs for American Families

Grand Hall, Green River CollegeAuburn, Washington 1:19 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Juliana, my colleagues - I'm taking her back to Washington. We're going to get my - the rest of my bill passed. (Laughter.) We're going to get it done. MS. JULIANA GRACEFFO: Yes, we are. THE PRESIDENT: By the way, I hope I don't embarrass...

Updated: Sat Apr 23 2022

Statement by President Joe Biden on Orthodox Easter

Jill and I send warm wishes to all our friends in the Orthodox Christian community observing Easter. We rejoice with you in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the triumph of light over darkness. During this sacred season, we hold in our prayers all those who are suffering from the brutality of war and persecution....

Updated: Sat Apr 23 2022

A Proclamation on Days Of Remembrance Of Victims Of The Holocaust, 2022

On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and throughout this week of remembrance, we reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust when the Nazi regime systematically murdered 6 million Jews and millions of other innocents, including Roma, Sinti, Slavs, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, political dissidents, and many others. We stand with Jewish people in the...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

A Proclamation on National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2022

Forty years ago, the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime was established to help those who had experienced crime and their families - an important step toward the protection of and support for victims' rights. Over the years, crime victims' rights have evolved. Dedicated professionals have worked to develop support and services for survivors...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

Executive Order on Strengthening the Nation's Forests, Communities, and Local Economies

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Strengthening America's forests, which are home to cherished expanses of mature and old-growth forests on Federal lands, is critical to the health, prosperity, and resilience of our communities - particularly...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

President Biden Announces Appointments to Air Force and Military Academy Boards

WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Jenna Ben-Yehuda, Member, Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy Secretary Eric Kenneth Fanning, Member, Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy Major General James C. Johnson, USAF (Ret.), Member, Board of Visitors...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

President Biden Announces Five New Nominees to Serve as U.S. Attorneys

President Biden is announcing five new nominees to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country, as wel as three new nominees to serve as U.S. Marshals. These are officials who will be indispensable to upholding the rule of law as top federal law enforcement officials. These individuals were chosen for their devotion to enforcing the...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022