Scotland/Foreign Affairs

G7 Leaders’ Statement on Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans

Today, we, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), have reached a consensus on how to deliver approximately $50 billion in Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loans to Ukraine. These loans will be serviced and repaid by future flows of extraordinary revenues stemming from the immobilization of Russian Sovereign Assets, in line with G7 respective… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/25/g7-leaders-statement-on-extraordinary-revenue-acceleration-era-loans/">G7 Leaders’ Statement on Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Oct 26 2024

Remarks by President Biden on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Record of Delivering for Tribal Communities, Including K

Gila Crossing Community SchoolLaveen Village, Arizona 10:44 A.M. MST PRESIDENT BIDEN: I’m Joe Biden. I’m Jill Biden’s husband (Laughter.) Gov, thank you for that introduction and to the Gila Indian River Community — the — Gila — yeah, Gila — nothing wrong with me — (laughter) — Gila River Indian Community for welcoming me today. … The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/25/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-biden-harris-administrations-record-of-delivering-for-tribal-communities-including-keeping-his-promise-to-make-this-historic-visit-to-indian-country-lavee/">Remarks by President Biden on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Record of Delivering for Tribal Communities, Including Keeping His Promise to Make this Historic Visit to Indian Country | Laveen Village, AZ</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Oct 26 2024

A Proclamation on National First Responders Day, 2024

On National First Responders Day, we recognize and celebrate all the brave first responders across our country who risk their lives to keep the rest of us safe. Our first responders represent the best of who we are as a people. They are the police officers and sheriff’s deputies who answer our calls, ready to help,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/25/a-proclamation-on-national-first-responders-day-2024/">A Proclamation on National First Responders Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Joint Readout of the Trilateral National Security Advisors meeting between the United States, the Republic of Korea and Japan

On Friday, October 25, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Republic of Korea National Security Advisor Shin Wonsik, and Japanese National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo met in Washington, D.C., for the second trilateral National Security Advisors meeting since their leaders met at Camp David in August 2023 and the fifth of the Biden Administration. The three… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/25/joint-readout-of-the-trilateral-national-security-advisors-meeting-between-the-united-states-the-republic-of-korea-and-japan/">Joint Readout of the Trilateral National Security Advisors meeting between the United States, the Republic of Korea and Japan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Letter to Congressional Leadership on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/25/letter-to-congressional-leadership-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-sudan/">Letter to Congressional Leadership on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Mr Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, Minister of State for Francophonie and International Partnerships, attended the G7 Development

In the framework of the Italian G7 Presidency, Mr Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, Minister of State for Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, went to Pescara, Italy, on 22 October 2024. The Minister of State was able to signal France's commitment to global public health, food security and the fight against malnutrition. The G7 Development Ministers' Meeting concluded with the adoption of a joint statement highlighting the priorities of (…)

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 13067, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Sudan pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and took related steps to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/25/notice-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-sudan-4/">Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby

Via Teleconference 12:42 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining us on a Friday afternoon. Kirby has a few words here at the top, and then we’ll take some questions. MR. KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody. Sorry we’re a little bit late. Had some technical difficulties here. But I just wanted to start by letting… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/25/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-34/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Havasupai Tribe

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Havasupai Tribe and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by flooding from August 22 to August 23, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals for the Havasupai Tribe. Assistance can… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/25/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-disaster-declaration-for-the-havasupai-tribe-2/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Havasupai Tribe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Director of National Security Shin Wonsik of the Repub

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Director of National Security Shin Wonsik of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on October 24, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to discuss bilateral cooperation and global and regional security issues, particularly regarding the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and its deployment of troops to Russia. The two officials… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/25/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-meeting-with-director-of-national-security-shin-wonsik-of-the-republic-of-korea/">Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Director of National Security Shin Wonsik of the Republic of Korea</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo of Japan

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Japanese National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo on October 25, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to discuss bilateral cooperation and global and regional security issues. National Security Advisor Sullivan looks forward to working with Prime Minister Ishiba’s administration to continue strengthening the U.S.-Japan global partnership that was celebrated during former… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/25/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-meeting-with-national-security-advisor-akiba-takeo-of-japan-2/">Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo of Japan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan on AI and National Security

National Defense UniversityWashington, D.C. MR. SULLIVAN: Good morning, everyone. And thanks so much for that introduction, Lieutenant Colonel Grewal. And I also want to thank the National War College for bringing us all together today. And I want to thank my colleagues from across the intelligence community and DOD, as well as from the NSC,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/24/remarks-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-on-ai-and-national-security/">Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan on AI and National Security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure

South Lawn 3:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I’m heading — (Cross-talk.) THE PRESIDENT: I’m — (Cross-talk.) THE PRESIDENT: I’m heading to do something that should have been done a long time ago: to make a formal apology to the Indian Nations for the way we treated their children for so many years. That’s why I’m… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/24/remarks-by-president-biden-before-marine-one-departure-58/">Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Oct 25 2024

2022 and 2023 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Citations

On Monday, October 21st, President Biden held an East Room ceremony at the White House to present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts and the 2022 and 2023 National Humanities Medals. The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists, arts patrons, and groups by the United States Government and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/2022-and-2023-national-medal-of-arts-and-national-humanities-medal-citations/">2022 and 2023 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Citations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Background Press Call on the U.S. Approach to Harnessing the Power of AI for U.S. National Security

Via Teleconference MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks so much for joining today’s call to discuss the U.S. approach to harnessing the power of AI for U.S. national security, ahead of tomorrow’s release of the National Security Memorandum. As a reminder of the ground rules of this call, this call is on background, attributable to senior… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/10/24/background-press-call-on-the-u-s-approach-to-harnessing-the-power-of-ai-for-u-s-national-security/">Background Press Call on the U.S. Approach to Harnessing the Power of AI for U.S. National Security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden Touts Historic Support for Indian Country and Transformation of the Nation-to-Nation Relatio

Tomorrow, at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona, President Biden will outline his record of transformative investment in Indian Country and relationships with Tribal Nations, advancing Tribal sovereignty and self-determination, respecting Native cultures, and protecting Indigenous sacred sites. President Biden and Vice President Harris have taken historic actions to support Indian Country through executive… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-touts-historic-support-for-indian-country-and-transformation-of-the-nation-to-nation-relationship-with-tribal-nations/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Touts Historic Support for Indian Country and Transformation of the Nation-to-Nation Relationship with Tribal Nations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Record Lending to Small Businesses in 2024 and New Actions to Cut Red Tape a

SBA backed over 100,000 small business financings this year—the most in over 15 years Today, Vice President Harris announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided a record $56 billion through more than 100,000 small business financings in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024—the most in more than 15 years. The Vice President also announced new actions… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-record-lending-to-small-businesses-in-2024-and-new-actions-to-cut-red-tape-and-expand-contracting-opportunities/">FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Record Lending to Small Businesses in 2024 and New Actions to Cut Red Tape and Expand Contracting Opportunities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

International Conference in Support of Lebanon’s People and Sovereignty (Paris, 24 Oct. 2024)

The International Conference in Support of Lebanon's People and Sovereignty was held in Paris today, on President Macron's initiative, in conjunction with the United Nations. Seventy States and international organizations committed to Lebanon took part in it, alongside representatives of NGOs, local government and the private sector. The conference signalled the strong mobilization by the international community, united around President Emmanuel Macron and Minister for Europe and Foreign (…)

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to

MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/24/memorandum-on-advancing-the-united-states-leadership-in-artificial-intelligence-harnessing-artificial-intelligence-to-fulfill-national-security-objectives-and-fostering-the-safety-security/">Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fulfill National Security Objectives; and Fostering the Safety, Security, and Trustworthiness of Artificial Intelligence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the Brookings Institution

Brookings InstitutionWashington, D.C. Good morning, everyone. And thank you so much, David, for that introduction and for having me here today. It’s great to be back at Brookings. As many of you know, I was here last year to lay out President Biden’s vision for renewing American economic leadership, a vision that responded to several… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/23/remarks-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-at-the-brookings-institution/">Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan at the Brookings Institution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Philadelphia, PA

Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 1:27 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Oh, hi, guys. Q Hello. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Okay. Good morning — or af- — Q Good afternoon. THE VICE PRESIDENT: — afternoon. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Well, let me start by saying I’m really very proud to announce that we’ve… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/10/24/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-philadelphia-pa/">Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Philadelphia, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tigran Gambaryan

I am pleased that American citizen and former U.S. law enforcement official Tigran Gambaryan has been released on humanitarian grounds by the Nigerian Government and is on his way back to the United States so that he can receive needed medical attention. As soon as we secured Mr. Gambaryan’s release, I called his wife Yuki to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/statement-from-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-tigran-gambaryan/">Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tigran Gambaryan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on World Polio Day

The United States is proudly a leader and core strategic partner in the world’s quest to eradicate polio and because of our efforts, the world has a historic window of opportunity to end polio for good. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to secure a polio-free future. Through our leadership in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/24/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-world-polio-day/">Statement from President Joe Biden on World Polio Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

Turkey - Terrorist attack near Ankara (23 Oct. 2024)

France condemns the terrorist attack perpetrated near Ankara today, which killed several people and injured many others. It extends its condolences to the bereaved and wishes the injured a speedy recovery. France reiterates its solidarity with Turkey and its commitment to combating terrorism with it and in conjunction with its partners.

Updated: Thu Oct 24 2024

A Proclamation on United Nations Day, 2024

Nearly 80 years ago, our forebearers gathered for the first United Nations General Assembly. With the horrors of World War II weighing on their hearts and the hopes of humanity resting on their shoulders, they opened the General Assembly by declaring, “The whole world now waits upon our decisions… looking to us to show… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/23/a-proclamation-on-united-nations-day-2024/">A Proclamation on United Nations Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Oct 23 2024