Today President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada to discuss the ongoing blockade of key bridges and crossings between the United States and Canada, including Detroit/Windsor, Sweetwater/Coutts, and Pembina/Emerson. The two leaders agreed that the actions of the individuals who are obstructing travel and commerce between our two countries are having significant...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. held a secure video call with transatlantic leaders today. The leaders expressed their concern about Russia's continued build-up of military forces around Ukraine and reaffirmed their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They expressed their desire for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, and discussed recent engagements with Russia...
This afternoon, as part of their continued engagement with lawmakers in both parties about the Supreme Court nomination process, the President and Vice President hosted the Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Oval Office. As two former members of the committee, the President and Vice President emphasized that there are a wealth...
Q: Ukraine: President Zelensky is troubled by the increased presence of Russian soldiers in Belarus along the Ukrainian-Belarusian border. On his trip to Moscow and Kiev, President Macron said that the Russian troops were being withdrawn from Belarus. What is France's stance? Is Moscow complying with its assurances? A: I invite you to refer to the minister's remarks on France Inter this (...)
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Karin Wallensteen, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister of Sweden. They discussed their shared concerns about Russia's continued build-up of military forces around Ukraine, reaffirmed their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reviewed transatlantic efforts to coordinate diplomacy and deterrence efforts. In addition,...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held a secure video call with Bjoern Seibert, Head of Cabinet of the President of the European Commission on February 10. They discussed their concerns about Russia's continued build-up of military forces around Ukraine, as well as preparations to impose massive consequences and severe economic costs on Russia should it...
In response to the Tanzanian authorities' request for assistance with the Covid-19 pandemic, France is taking action and establishing a solidarity program for the Tanzanian people. This program, which is co-coordinated by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' Crisis and Support Center and the French Embassy in Tanzania, will use airfreight and ocean freight to deliver medical supplies, namely: oxygen generators and concentrators, Osiris 3-type transport ventilators, electric syringe (...)
France would like to congratulate Major General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of Spain on his appointment as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). France wishes him much success and assures him of the country's full support in the execution of his mission. France would like to take this opportunity to commend his predecessor, Major General Stefano Del Col of Italy, on his accomplishments. France reaffirms its commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty and (...)
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian and Minister for Solidarity and Health Olivier Véran traveled to Lyon today to take part in the Joint Conference of Foreign Ministers and Health Ministers of the European Union. This joint ministerial conference is being held in an unprecedented format initiated under the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union and marks a new step toward building a Europe of Health. The conference will give the ministers the chance (...)
France is fully mobilized in the fight against impunity for the perpetrators of international crimes committed in Syria and throughout the world. The Government has presented a bill to authorize the approval of the international judicial cooperation agreement between the French Government and the United Nations Organization, represented by the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) for Syria. It has just been passed by the National Assembly and must now be examined by (...)
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Reuben E. Brigety, II, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of South Africa. MaryKay Loss Carlson, of Arkansas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss the alliance's response to Russian belligerence on Ukraine's border.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met the Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
The Prime Minister will fly to Brussels and Warsaw today as he calls on international partners to demonstrate their solidarity with NATO allies who bear the brunt of Russian aggression.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the NATO press conference.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Liberia to attend the Bicentennial Celebrations in Monrovia, Liberia on February 14, 2022. This marks the arrival of the first Free Black Americans to Providence Island in 1822, which led to the establishment of the City of Monrovia,...
The Administration this week is highlighting its comprehensive strategy to boost the capacity of the economy and lower costs for working families - from addressing supply chain bottlenecks, to making our economy more competitive, and pushing for legislation to ease everyday costs and make more in America. The President will speak to that this afternoon...
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan hosted Israeli National Security Advisor Dr. Eyal Hulata at the White House on Feb. 9 to consult on a range of global and issues of mutual concern. They underscored their shared determination to address security challenges impacting the Middle East, including the threats posed by Iran and its proxies. Mr. Sullivan...
Today, the White House hosted a historic convening of Black Cabinet members as part of Black History Month celebrations. The convening included a discussion moderated by Senior Advisor to the President Cedric Richmond. During the discussion, officials noted their commitment to the President's whole-of-government approach to advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities through...
Germanna Community CollegeCulpeper, Virginia 12:49 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. President. (Laughter.) I could have no more have done that when I was 12 years old than fly. I used to be a stutterer. I was scared to death I would stand up and ta-ta - ta-ta-talk - talk like that. And...
The United States strongly condemns today's terrorist attack against Abha in Saudi Arabia, which injured at least a dozen innocent civilians. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with our Saudi and international partners to hold them accountable. As the President told His Majesty King Salman yesterday, we are...
My two top economic priorities have been to create a growing economy with more good-paying jobs, and to lower the prices Americans have faced from the global problem of inflation related to the pandemic. We have seen historic success on the first priority, with the greatest year of job growth in history, Americans finding better...
We're proud that the United States will be the host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2023, underscoring our commitment to advance fair and open trade and investment, bolster American competitiveness, and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. President Biden and Vice President Harris offered to host APEC next year because of our focus...
Today, Clément Beaune, Minister of State for European Affairs, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, welcomed Landry Riba, Secretary of State for European Affairs of the Principality of Andorra. They discussed the ongoing negotiations on the association agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Andorra. Since March 2015, the European Union has been conducting negotiations with Andorra, Monaco and San Marino, with the aim of reaching an association (...)
Creation of a European Initiative for Digital Commons On the first day of the "Building Europe's Digital Sovereignty" conference, which was held February 7- 8, 2022 as part of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a call for the creation of a European working team tasked with proposing a European Initiative for Digital Commons was issued by Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Clément Beaune, Minister of State for European Affairs, attached to the (...)
