Foreign Affairs

Saudia Arabia - Q&A - (8 December 2021)

Q: Yesterday evening, the Saudi Embassy said that the person who was arrested in France in connection with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi has no involvement with the case and demanded his immediate release. What is your response to that statement? Q: France has signed numerous cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia in recent days, the Consulate has a pavilion at the Red Sea Film Festival where the Ambassador appeared with Jack Lang... What is the Foreign Ministry's position on bilateral (...)

Updated: Wed Dec 08 2021

Colombia - Franck Riester's visit (Dec. 6 - 7, 2021)

Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will be in Colombia today and tomorrow as part of a visit to Latin America that will also take him to Ecuador and the Dominican Republic. He will be hosted by Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez and will meet with Maria Ximena Lombana Villalba, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism; and Diego Mesa Puyo, Minister of Energy and Mining. On these (...)

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the Summit for Democracy

Via Teleconference 9:05 A.M. EST SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: (In progress.) Great. Thanks. Hi everybody. Good morning. Thanks for being with us. After many months of planning across the U.S. government and with partners around the world, we're really excited to be on summit week. So, as I hope everybody knows, on Thursday and Friday, through the Summit...

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Coming to France? Your Covid-19 questions answered

LATEST NEWS - last updated on 7 December Check whether your country of departure is on the green, orange, red or scarlet list. Different rules apply according to each category. For the latest updates, please visit the English-language page of the Interior Ministry. 4 December 2021: Any person aged 12 and over entering French territory must present a negative PCR or antigen test less than 24 or 48 hours old, depending on the country of origin. The only exception is for people with a (...)

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Ecuador - Franck Riester's visit (Dec. 8, 2021)

Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will be in Ecuador on December 8. He will be hosted by Ecuador's President, Guillermo Lasso, and he will meet with Julio José Prado, Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries; Simón Cueva, Minister of Economy and Finance; Juan Carlos Bermeo, Minister of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources; and Marcelo Cabrera, Minister of (...)

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Plans for $11 Billion to End Malnutrition at Global Nutrition Summit

"By investing in locally-designed and led nutrition programs, applying the evidence of what works, and adapting quickly, we can prevent child malnutrition, even in the time of COVID, and build a healthier world for everyone." USAID Administrator Samantha Power2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit At the 2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit, U.S. Agency...

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Iraq - Attacks in Diyala, Kirkuk and Erbil provinces (Dec. 7)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms the attacks carried out by Daesh in recent days against civilians and Peshmerga in Diyala, Kirkuk and Erbil provinces. It offers its sincere condolences to the victims' loved ones and wishes those injured a speedy recovery. Together with its partners, France will continue to stand by the Iraqi security forces and Peshmerga in the fight against terrorism and remains determined to continue its efforts to bring about the lasting defeat of Daesh. (...)

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate Regarding the War Powers Report

Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about deployments of United States Armed Forces equipped for combat. MILITARY OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF UNITED STATES COUNTERTERRORISM...

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Mali - France condemns in the strongest possible terms the December 3rd attack in Songho (Dec. 6)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms the December 3rd attack in Songho, in the Bandiagara region, which killed at least 32 people and injured at least 18. Those responsible must be brought to justice and made to answer for their crimes. France offers its condolences to the victims' families and loved ones, and to all Malians. Along with all of its partners in the Coalition for the Sahel, France reaffirms its solidarity with Mali in the fight against (...)

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Malta - Clément Beaune's visit (Dec. 7)

Clément Beaune, Minister of State for European Affairs, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, is visiting Malta today. He will be hosted by Malta's President, George Vella, and by Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela. He will also meet with Evarist Bartolo, the Maltese Minister for Foreign and European Affairs. The Minister will address the challenges facing the French presidency of the EU Council beginning on January 1, 2022. He will cover social, digital, energy, (...)

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Official

Via Teleconference 12:32 P.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: Hi, everybody. It's Jeff Zients. Good afternoon. And thank you for joining us. We're doing this in a different format today due to the Summit for Democracy. So we'll host this as a phone briefing. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update on the Omicron cases in the...

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Readout of President Biden's Video Call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. held a secure video call today with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to discuss a range of issues on the U.S.-Russia agenda. President Biden voiced the deep concerns of the United States and our European Allies about Russia's escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine and made clear that the U.S. and...

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Draghi of

President Biden briefed leaders on his call with President Putin, in which he discussed the serious consequences of Russian military action in Ukraine and the need to de-escalate and return to diplomacy. The leaders underscored their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the need for Russia to reduce tensions and engage...

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Maternal Day of Action Summit

South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 10:05 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone. Good morning. It is an honor to welcome all of you to this first-ever White House Day of Action on maternal health. And I want to thank everyone gathered today - the members of our Cabinet, including Secretary Xavier Becerra and CMS...

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Senegal - Jean-Yves Le Drian attending the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa (Dakar, Dec. 6, 2021)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian is in Senegal today for the seventh edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, focusing this year on challenges to stability and Africa's role as a key actor in the post-Covid world. The Minister will be hosted by Senegalese President Macky Sall. They will discuss all regional stability and security challenges and major issues relating to the partnership between Senegal and France. The Minister and (...)

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Statement From Senior Advisor and Chief Spokesperson Symone Sanders on Vice President Kamala Harris's Meeting With Black Wome

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris convened a follow-up meeting with Black women leaders to discuss progress on the Build Back Better Act, the Administration's efforts to amplify and implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure law, and voting rights. This group of leaders previously met with the Vice President on July 16, 2021 to discuss protecting the fundamental...

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Withdrawal Sent to the Senate

WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE: Saule T. Omarova, of New York, to be Comptroller of the Currency for a term of five years, vice Joseph Otting, which was sent to the Senate on November 2, 2021. ###

Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021

Fact Sheet: U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption

"Corruption threatens United States national security, economic equity, global anti-poverty and development efforts, and democracy itself. But by effectively preventing and countering corruption and demonstrating the advantages of transparent and accountable governance, we can secure a critical advantage for the United States and other democracies." President Joe BidenJune 3, 2021 Corruption is a cancer within...

Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021

Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ravi Chaudhary, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, vice John Henderson. Dimitri Kusnezov, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security, vice L. Reginald Brothers, Jr., resigned. Erin Elizabeth McKee, of California, to be an Assistant...

Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021