Foreign Affairs

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, March 7th, 2022

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:42 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. I have two items for all of you at the top. This week, we are marking one year - the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, which has been the key driver of our strong economic recovery, provided...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Press Release: Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: William H. Duncan, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador. Jay Curtis Shambaugh, of Maryland, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury, vice Brent James...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Johnson o

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. held a secure video call today with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom. The leaders affirmed their determination to continue raising the costs on Russia for its unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. They also underscored their commitment to continue...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Clean Transit Event

South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building 11:49 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, Marc, for that incredible introduction but also for your incredible dedication to public service. The people of Washington, D.C. and our nation thank you for your dedication. Well, good morning, everyone. Good morning. Today, we are joined by...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Remarks by Vice President Harris to Commemorate the 57th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

Edmund Pettus BridgeSelma, Alabama 3:34 P.M. CST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, Selma. Good afternoon. (Applause.) Kendra, thank you for those inspiring words. In the great tradition of Alabama State, you are a leader of outstanding passion and purpose, and it is wonderful to have shared the stage with you. So, Selma, before I begin, I want...

Updated: Mon Mar 07 2022

Readout of President Biden meeting with National Union Labor Leaders

Today, President Biden and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh met with 39 national union labor leaders. The President and Secretary Walsh met with labor leaders to discuss issues impacting union members and how the administration can help support working Americans. The President thanked the labor presidents for their support and outlined the steps the administration has taken to...

Updated: Sun Mar 06 2022

Readout of President Biden's Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke this evening with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden highlighted the ongoing actions undertaken by the United States, its Allies and partners, and private industry to raise the costs on Russia for its aggression in Ukraine. In particular, he welcomed the decision this evening by Visa and Mastercard...

Updated: Sun Mar 06 2022

Statement by President Biden on the Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

On Sunday, March 7, 1965, time stopped and blood spilled as brave and righteous Americans sought to cross a bridge named after a Klansman in Selma, Alabama, to reach the other side of justice. Led by the late John Lewis, they marched to secure their sacred right to vote. Their heroism was met by batons...

Updated: Sun Mar 06 2022

Libya - Statement by the Special Envoys of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of America (04 Ma

France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America take note of the statement of 2 March by the spokesperson of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and subsequent developments regarding the situation in Libya. We echo the UN Secretary-General's call on all actors to refrain from actions that could undermine stability in Libya and express our concern at recent reports of violence, threats of violence, intimidation and kidnappings. We stress that any (...)

Updated: Sat Mar 05 2022

Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and ensuring strong defense and deterrence in northern Europe. The leaders also discussed ongoing transatlantic coordination to impose costs on Russia for its unprovoked and unjustified military invasion of Ukraine, and their respective efforts to provide security...

Updated: Sat Mar 05 2022

Jean-Yves Le Drian in Brussels (04 Mar. 2022)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian is in Brussels today, March 4. The Minister participated in an extraordinary meeting of NATO foreign ministers, which was also attended by Josep Borrell, the European Commission Vice President and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, as well as the Finnish and Swedish foreign ministers, Pekka Haavisto and Ann Linde. The Minister will also take part in the Foreign Affairs Council meeting of EU foreign (...)

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

National Consumer Protection Week, 2022

As our Nation recovers and our economy continues its historic growth following a global pandemic, it is important that consumers are fully informed about their rights and the potential risks in the marketplace. Hardworking American families deserve to feel secure in the knowledge that, as we build back better, we are building an economy based on principles...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the United Arab Emirates to Attend the United States National Day at the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2022 President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the United Arab Emirates to Attend the United States National Day at the Expo 2020 Dubai President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the United Arab Emirates to attend the United States National Day at Expo 2020...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

Readout of President Biden's Call With President Andrzej Duda of Poland

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Andrzej Duda of Poland to discuss our countries' response, in close coordination with our Allies and partners, to Russia's unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, including ongoing efforts to impose severe consequences on Russia. President Biden underscored the United States' commitment to the security of Poland...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

Readout of Vice President Harris's Meeting with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain

Vice President Kamala Harris met today with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Washington, D.C. The Vice President underscored the U.S. commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Bahrain partnership and expressed appreciation for Bahrain's collaboration on a range of bilateral, regional and global issues. The Vice President and the Crown Prince discussed Russia's...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

Remarks By President Biden on Delivering On Made In America Commitments

South Court Auditorium 1:29 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: What Johnny didn't tell you: He's a breakdancer. (Laughs) But he's not going to do it on the stage right now. (Laughter.) Before I begin officially today, I want to thank the Made in America Director, Celeste Drake. I also want to acknowledge it's her birthday today. ...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

Remarks by Vice President Harris at Signing of H.R. 4445, "Ending the Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassm

East Room 5:42 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon everyone. Good afternoon. Please have a seat. Good afternoon. (Applause.) President Joe Biden, members of Congress, and my fellow Americans: Today, we are gathered to celebrate the passage of a law that will make our nation's workplaces more safe and more just. Forced arbitration silences survivors of sexual...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022