National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Chinese Communist Party Politburo Member and Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission Yang Jiechi in Rome, Italy. Their meeting followed up on the November 15, 2021 virtual meeting between President Biden and President Xi. Mr. Sullivan raised a range of issues in U.S.-China relations, with...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine. They reviewed recent diplomatic engagements and underscored their commitment to hold Russia accountable for its actions and to support the government and people of Ukraine. ###
Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted a roundtable of leaders in the UK's offshore oil and gas industry.
U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. From soft lullabies to battle cries for justice, women nurse and nurture, teach and build, lead and dream our world forward-each and every day. Women have never been silent, but women have been silenced: with violence, with hate, discrimination, and isolation, with work and care that is never done. Women...
Marriott MarquisWashington, D.C. 2:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) It's great to be back with you all, in person this time. Please, sit down. Please, sit down - if you have a seat. (Laughs.) (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you, Mr. Biden! THE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, Mayor Vince Williams,...
France deplores Saudi Arabia's execution of 81 people on March 11. France reaffirms its unwavering opposition to the death penalty everywhere and in all circumstances. France remains resolutely committed to the universal abolition of this unjust, cruel and ineffective punishment. It calls on all states that still apply the death penalty to place it under a moratorium with a view to its ultimate (...)
Today, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness Franck Riester and Singapore's Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations S. Iswaran signed the France-Singapore Digital and Green Partnership aimed at giving a new impetus to trade between our two countries. This partnership bolsters the already extensive cooperation that exists between France and Singapore, exemplified by the implementation of the Joint Roadmap for Deepening Cooperation in (...)
The United States condemns in the strongest terms Iran's missile attack on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This attack targeted a civilian residence in Erbil, the Kurdistan Region's capital city, without any justification. The United States stands with Prime Minister Kadhimi and the leaders of the Kurdistan Region, President Nechirvan Barzani, and Prime Minister Masrour Barzani,...
Q : What is your reaction to yesterday's death of American journalist Brent Renaud in Ukraine? A : As President Macron said yesterday, France expresses its deep sadness over the death of American journalist Brent Renaud on Sunday near Kiev. We condemn the attacks targeting journalists who are working - and sometimes risking their lives - to pass on the reliable information that is vital to the functioning of democracy. We offer all of his loved ones our most heartfelt condolences. France (...)
On Monday, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and officials from the National Security Council and State Department will be in Rome. Sullivan will meet with Chinese Communist Party Politburo Member and Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission Yang Jiechi as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication between...
On March 17, President Joe Biden will host Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland, for a bilateral meeting and Shamrock presentation at the White House, continuing a longstanding St. Patrick's Day tradition. The leaders will reaffirm the close and historic partnership between the United States and Ireland and the extraordinary bonds between our people. They will discuss...
E3/JCPOA 12 March 2022 It is disappointing that the EU coordinator has had to pause Vienna talks. A fair and comprehensive deal is on the table ready for conclusion, which is the reason why the E3 negotiators left Vienna last week, their job being done. It is our understanding that Iran and the US have worked hard to resolve final bilateral issues and so we are ready to conclude this deal now. Nobody should seek to exploit JCPOA negotiations to obtain assurances that are separate to the (...)
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 of...
The Washington HiltonWashington, D.C. 12:41 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone! (Applause.) Good afternoon, Democrats! (Applause.) Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Please, have a seat. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Jaime, thank you for those kind words and for your continuous leadership. You've done such an outstanding job. And on behalf of the...
On Friday, March 11, 2022, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 75, the "Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022," which provides fiscal year 2022 appropriations to Federal agencies through March 15, 2022, for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian held a video conference today with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. The two ministers spoke about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Le Drian underscored the catastrophic humanitarian repercussions of this war, which was instigated and is being waged by Russia, and the importance of establishing an immediate ceasefire so that the Ukrainian people may be given safe and unhindered access to humanitarian assistance. He emphasized the (...)
Q: This morning, Iran accused the United States of having made unacceptable proposals in the negotiations in Vienna and yesterday, Russia insisted that its demands regarding the impact of European and American sanctions be taken into account in the final version. What is your reaction to these most recent developments and do you fear that an agreement is becoming a more remote possibility? A: We are very close to reaching an agreement however the window of opportunity is closing. It is (...)
"Memorial and the universal importance of the history of Stalinism: European memories and national histories" Paris - Thursday, 10 March 2022 (FR) "Ladies and gentlemen, As Vladimir Putin's regime ventures every day a little further along the paths of an unjustifiable war against Ukraine and massive repression of Russian civil society, I was keen to be with you to reaffirm France's support to Memorial which, for more than 30 years, has represented everything those two courses of action (...)
We met today to commemorate 200 years of diplomatic relations and to outline a vision for the future for the U.S.-Colombia relationship based on shared prosperity, social equity, the defense of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the reaffirmation of the hemispheric consensus in favor of democracy enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter. The United...
Joint statement following consultations between the United Kingdom and United States Government officials on the Indo-Pacific.
Today the White House released visitor log records generated in November 2021. This set includes 4608 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 25932. 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...
WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve as members on the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts: Eugene William Stetson III, Chair Andi Bernstein Christopher Carrera Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel Barbara Gamson Melissa Hedden Lorna Johnson Bonnie Lautenberg Allison Putala Sunil Puri Charlie Pohlad Diane Robertson Thomas Safran Andrew...
WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve as members on the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Shawn Aleong Paul Aronsohn Paul Boskind Eva Bunnell James T. Brett Hillary Dunn Stanisz Kara Jones Nicole Jorwic Cathy Kanefsky M. Brent Leonhard Joseph M. Macbeth Gabriel Martinez Lucy...
WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Shefali Razdan Duggal, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Susie Feliz, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Commerce Brendan Owens, Nominee for...
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Tennessee and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from February 3 to February 4, 2022. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and...
