Today National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with both UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba and Saudi Ambassador to the United States Reema bint Bandar Al Saud to discuss ongoing Houthi attacks against civilian targets in the UAE and Saudi Arabia that have resulted in civilian casualties in both countries. The Ambassadors...
President Biden held a secure video call with European leaders today. They reiterated their continued concern about the Russian military build-up on Ukraine's borders and expressed their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The leaders underscored their shared desire for a diplomatic resolution to the current tensions and reviewed recent engagements with Russia in multiple formats....
In response to requests by the authorities of the Kingdom of Tonga, France is taking action to address the most urgent needs of the people. Two Navy patrol ships provided by the Armed Forces in New Caledonia (FANC) and by the Armed Forces in French Polynesia (FAPF) are sailing to the Tonga archipelago. This emergency operation, supported by the governments of French Polynesia and New Caledonia, is being organized under the FRANZ mechanism for regional coordination of humanitarian assistance (...)
Today, President Biden addressed over 200 bipartisan mayors during their annual U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Winter Meeting. This was the President's first time addressing the entire USCM since taking office. At this year's convening, the President highlighted the strong partnership between his Administration and mayors during the past year to tackle unprecedented crises, rebuild...
Yesterday, Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice, White House Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, and Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young hosted a roundtable with national civil rights leaders to discuss how the Administration will advance equity and racial justice and build a better America by implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law....
The constitutional right established in Roe v. Wade nearly 50 years ago today is under assault as never before. It is a right we believe should be codified into law, and we pledge to defend it with every tool we possess. We are deeply committed to protecting access to health care, including reproductive health care-and...
Via Teleconference 11:36 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Hello, everyone. Thank you so much for joining us. This is a background call to read out the President's meeting with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan. As a reminder, this call is on background, and it is attributable to "senior administration official." And the contents of the call are...
New Federal, State, and Local Action to Support Energy Efficient Buildings, Create Jobs, and Lower Costs Today, President Biden announced during his remarks at the U.S. Conference of Mayors that his Administration is teaming up with states, cities, labor, and industry to launch the Building Performance Standards Coalition, a first-of-its-kind partnership between 33 state and...
The creation of Franco-German cultural institutes is a priority under the Treaty of Aachen, strengthening cultural cooperation between France and Germany. A first integrated cultural institute was inaugurated in Palermo, Sicily, in 2021, and 9 more will be created, joining France's cooperation and cultural action network. The next to be opened will be in Iraqi Kurdistan, and should come to fruition in 2021 in Erbil's Citadel, a UNESCO world heritage site. These innovative Franco-German (...)
Q: After deciding to revoke French-Palestinian lawyer Salah Hamouri's Jerusalem residency permit, the Israeli authorities are continuing to engage in what looks like harassment by arbitrarily suspending his health insurance (even though it is required for all those over 18). While Salah Hamouri had already initiated proceedings to contest the revocation of his residency status, an Israeli court indicated in writing that as he had "another nationality," he should pursue his lawsuit "outside of (...)
Q: Franck Riester told the Senate yesterday about a meeting concerning Mali that France and its European and African partners would be attending "in the coming days." Can you specify when it will take place, in what format and on what subjects? A: As Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian noted in Brest, the Coalition for the Sahel should be meeting soon to review the situation in that country, particularly in view of the decisions taken by ECOWAS following the junta's announcement that it would (...)
France welcomes the adoption of the law abolishing the death penalty in Papua New Guinea. Another country has joined the abolitionist camp. The fight for universal abolition - a fight in which France is on the front lines - continues. France reiterates its unwavering opposition to the death penalty everywhere and in all circumstances. It remains resolutely committed to the universal abolition of this unjust, inhumane, ineffective punishment. It calls on all nations that still have the death (...)
WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Dara Lindenbaum, Nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Election Commission Sharon Lewis, Nominee for Member of the Social Security Advisory Board Dara Lindenbaum, Nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Election Commission Dara Lindenbaum...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:23 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. I just have two items for all of you at the top. As you all saw, today the President delivered remarks on his administration's work to increase the supply of semiconductors, boost manufacturing in America, and rebuild our supply chains here...
Via Teleconference 12:59 P.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: (In progress.) And thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update on the state of the pandemic, and Dr. Fauci will discuss the latest science. Over to you, Dr. Walensky. DR. WALENSKY: Thank you, Jeff. Good afternoon. I'd like to start by walking you through...
President Biden met virtually today with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan to highlight the strength of the U.S.-Japan relationship and to advance our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, which is critical to the lives of the American and Japanese peoples. President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida agreed that the U.S.-Japan...
Today, President Joe Biden convened a meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) - a group of renowned experts from outside of the Federal government who advise the president on key issues of science, technology, and innovation - to discuss their ongoing work to help the Administration deliver on its...
Via Teleconference (January 20, 2022) THE PRESIDENT: Hi, Kamala. I love you. You always have my back. You're really amazing. THE VICE PRESIDENT: I do. THE PRESIDENT: You're the best partner I could imagine. And, Jaime, thanks for your leadership, pal. You know, I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my...
Capital HiltonWashington, D.C. 1:54 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) It's good to have you all back in person. (Applause.) Mr. Mayor, thank you for your leadership. I appreciate it. I know one thing: We both did marry up. (Laughter.) Mayor Bowser, thanks for hosting us. You're the best. You really are. Thank you...
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:29 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, you've introduced a kid from Scranton, Pennsylvania. I didn't (inaudible) either, so. (Laughter.) It's great to be with you. Pat, thanks for the introduction. And this is a truly historic investment in America, in American workers. This group of Washington reporters have heard...
Berlin, 20 January 2022 This morning in Berlin I participated in a meeting with my German counterpart, Ms Annalena Baerbock, US Secretary of State Mr Antony Blinken, and Britain's Deputy Foreign Secretary, Mr James Cleverly. We discussed the issue of current tensions with Russia and the issue of dialogue with Russia. I reiterated France's resolute support for Ukraine's territorial integrity being respected and the unambiguous position expressed by the European Union's Member States at last (...)
On Tuesday, 22 January 2019, the 56th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty, the President of the French Republic and the German Federal Chancellor signed a new treaty on Franco-German cooperation and integration in Aachen. The Treaty of Aachen entered into force on Wednesday, 22 January 2020, exactly one year after it was signed. In January 2020, France and Germany began implementing the Treaty of Aachen and in 2019, they identified 15 priority projects to be monitored by the Franco-German (...)
11:05 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Thank you, Tom. And good morning, everyone. This is an on-background briefing to discuss the Summit for the Americas announcement that we made Tuesday evening and the Biden-Harris administration's priorities in the Western Hemisphere. For your reference today, our speaker is [senior administration official], but from this point on, we ask...
In 2022, the Erasmus+ programme is celebrating its 35th anniversary, a fitting opening to the European Year of Youth. This anniversary celebration coincides with the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Since 1987, 12 million European citizens have availed of Erasmus+. In addition to people in higher education, the programme also accommodates a range of other profiles. Each year, 100,000 French students do an Erasmus+ exchange. Erasmus+, 35 years of European exchanges (...)
From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has been fully committed to supporting Puerto Rico's recovery and renewal. President Biden has long believed that Puerto Rico, and the more than 3 million American citizens who call it home, deserves to be treated with dignity, equality, and respect, with good...
