Wales/Foreign Affairs

Lebanon - Rockets fired at the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) (20 November 2024)

France condemns the firing of rockets – probably by Hezbollah – which hit two positions of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon on 19 November. Four Ghanaian Blue Helmets were injured, three of whom had to be hospitalized. Several Blue Helmets had already been injured in recent weeks. A UNIFIL patrol made up of French Blue Helmets was also hit by rocket fire on the same day, without any injuries. With several patrols having suffered these types of incident (…)

Updated: Wed Nov 20 2024

Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the Secretary… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/20/memorandum-on-delegation-of-authority-under-section-614a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-5/">Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 20 2024

Statement by President Joe Biden on Transgender Day of Remembrance

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn the transgender Americans whose lives were taken this year in horrific acts of violence. There should be no place for hate in America – and yet too many transgender Americans, including young people, are cruelly targeted and face harassment simply for being themselves. It’s wrong. My Administration… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/20/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-transgender-day-of-remembrance-2/">Statement by President Joe Biden on Transgender Day of Remembrance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Wed Nov 20 2024

UNESCO/Lebanon - Enhanced protection for 34 Lebanese archaeological sites (November 19, 2024)

France applauds the November 18, 2024, decision made by the UNESCO Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict to grant enhanced protection to 34 Lebanese archaeological sites, including five properties on the World Heritage List: the Neolithic site of Byblos; the Roman remains of Tyre, Baalbek, and Anjar; and the International Fair of Tripoli. France hails this unanimous decision, which grants these sites full, effective immunity, in keeping with the (…)

Updated: Wed Nov 20 2024

Armenia - Entrevista telefónica de Jean-Noël Barrot con su homólogo (15 de noviembre de 2024)

Jean-Noël Barrot, ministro para Europa y de Asuntos Exteriores, mantuvo una conversación telefónica, el 15 de noviembre de 2024, con su homólogo armenio, Ararat Mirzoyán. El ministro reafirmó, en esta ocasión, el apoyo de Francia a la firma rápida de un tratado que permita el establecimiento de una paz justa y duradera entre Armenia y Azerbaiyán, en el marco del respeto estricto de la integridad territorial, la soberanía y la inviolabilidad de las fronteras de los dos Estados. Celebró la (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

FACT SHEET: Continuing a Legacy of Leadership at the G20

From day one of his Administration, President Biden pledged to restore U.S. leadership and strengthen our partnerships to make America more secure and prosperous. Taking office amid a devastating pandemic that had upended the global economy, President Biden recognized that we needed to work with partners to tackle big cross-border challenges. President Biden’s leadership at the G20 has demonstrated the dividends that U.S. engagement… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/19/fact-sheet-continuing-a-legacy-of-leadership-at-the-g20/">FACT SHEET: Continuing a Legacy of Leadership at the G20</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom in Warsaw (19

We, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom, have come together today, recognizing that our common security is challenged as never before in our lifetimes. Russia is systematically attacking European security architecture. For the last 1,000 days, in its war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia has killed many thousands and repeatedly violated international law. Russia‘s reckless revisionism and constant refusal to stop the aggression and (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

Lebanon - France sends emergency humanitarian aid shipment (November 18, 2024)

Today, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs sent a shipment of nearly 32 tons of humanitarian aid to help the Lebanese civilian population, with support from the Airbus Foundation. This shipment consists of containers of medication donated by the Tulipe association, therapeutic foods provided by the Nutriset company, as well as educational materials belonging to the NGO Libraries Without Borders. This freight will be delivered to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, UNICEF, and (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

New Brazil-U.S. Partnership for the Energy Transition

Establishing a Climate-Forward Clean Energy Industrial Partnership Brazil and the United States share the goal of creating more competitive, clean, fair, and resilient economies by promoting the clean energy transition in a way that fosters economic growth and the generation of high-quality jobs, while reducing emissions and keeping our 1.5°C goals within reach, consistent with… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/19/fact-sheet-new-brazil-u-s-partnership-for-the-energy-transition/">New Brazil-U.S. Partnership for the Energy Transition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil

President Joe Biden met today with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on the margins of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the U.S.-Brazil strategic relationship, rooted in our strong support for democracy. President Biden congratulated President Lula on Brazil’s G20 host year and reaffirmed the United States’ support for… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/19/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva-of-brazil/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

U.S.-Brazil Partnership for Workers’ Rights

Our Administrations reaffirm the central and critical role that working people play in achieving a sustainable, democratic, equitable, and peaceful world. Everyone benefits when workers and their trade unions are empowered to fight for better conditions in the workplace, fairness in the economy, and democracy in our societies. Putting workers’ interests at the heart of our economic policies grows the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/19/u-s-brazil-partnership-for-workers-rights/">U.S.-Brazil Partnership for Workers’ Rights</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

Ukraine - Condemnation of Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure (18 November 2024)

France condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia's massive strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. The night of November 17, Russia launched over 120 missiles and 90 drones throughout Ukraine, primarily targeting power infrastructure. These strikes hit residential neighborhoods, mainly in Odesa and Sumy, leaving at least 11 dead, including two children. As has been the case for nearly 1,000 days, Russia is deliberately targeting the Ukrainian civilian population and civilian (…)

Updated: Tue Nov 19 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Requesting for Additional Funding for Disaster Relief

Dear Mr. Speaker: With the Congress now back in session, I write to request urgently needed emergency funding to provide for an expeditious and meaningful Federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters. In the weeks since these deadly storms tore through communities across the Southeast, members of my Administration and I… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/18/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-of-representatives-requesting-for-additional-funding-for-disaster-relief/">Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Requesting for Additional Funding for Disaster Relief</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Benjamin J. Cheeks, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California, vice Gonzalo P. Curiel, retired. Serena Raquel Murillo, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Cormac J. Carney, retired. ### The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/18/nominations-sent-to-the-senate-156/">Nominations Sent to the Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer on the President’s Engagements at the G20 Summit

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil MR. FINER: (In progress.) We expect President Biden will also engage with leaders one on one, and are working to schedule several pull-asides on the margins of the G20. If those are able to come together, we’ll obviously read out those conversations if they happen. The President will close out the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/18/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finer-on-the-presidents-engagements-at-the-g20-summit/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer on the President’s Engagements at the G20 Summit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico

President Biden met today with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. President Biden expressed his congratulations on her recent election and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to building a prosperous North America with good paying jobs. The two leaders underscored the importance of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/18/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-president-claudia-sheinbaum-of-mexico/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada

President Biden met today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. President Biden thanked Prime Minister Trudeau for Canada’s strong partnership as weaddress the main challenges of our time, including creating jobs and opportunities for the middle class, combating climate change, managing migration, strengthening our alliances including NATO, and addressing humanitarian… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/18/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-meeting-with-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-of-canada/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

Remarks by President Biden During the First Session of the G20 Summit | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Museum of Modern ArtRio de Janeiro, Brazil 11:26 A.M. BRT THE PRESIDENT: (In progress) everyone around this table. It’s going to take all of us — time. It’s going to take all of us and the ability to step up to take on responsibility. First — it seems to me there’s certain key steps. First,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/18/remarks-by-president-biden-during-the-first-session-of-the-g20-summit-rio-de-janeiro-brazil/">Remarks by President Biden During the First Session of the G20 Summit | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

Women’s rights - Adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the resolution put forward by France and the Netherl

On 14 November 2024, with very broad support from 170 countries, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to eliminate violence against women and girls in the digital environment put forward at the instigation of France and the Netherlands. With this resolution, France and its partners reaffirm the need to protect and promote women's and girls' rights in the digital environment, the right to private life and the right to freedom of expression. It calls on States and all (…)

Updated: Mon Nov 18 2024

A Proclamation on International Conservation Day, 2024

Today, I am proud to become the first sitting American President to visit the Amazon and to proclaim the first International Conservation Day, reflecting all that is at stake in the fight against climate change and honoring the power and promise of conservation work. On International Conservation Day, we recommit to working with… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/17/a-proclamation-on-international-conservation-day-2024/">A Proclamation on International Conservation Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

FACT SHEET: President Biden Marks Historic Climate Legacy with Trip to Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest

President Biden Announces U.S. has surpassed his goal of providing $11 billion per year in international climate financing President Biden to sign a proclamation designating International Conservation Day; becomes first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon Since Day One of the Biden-Harris Administration, the fight against climate change has been a defining cause of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/17/fact-sheet-president-biden-marks-historic-climate-legacy-with-trip-to-brazils-amazon-rainforest/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Marks Historic Climate Legacy with Trip to Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by APNSA Jake Sullivan on President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping

Lima, Peru MR. SULLIVAN: (In progress) — which will go into some detail on various issues that they covered. And so, I’m going to be brief in my opening comments, because you all can read that scintillating Word document. You know, this was an opportunity for them to take stock of their relationship after four… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/17/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-apnsa-jake-sullivan-on-president-bidens-meeting-with-president-xi-jinping/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by APNSA Jake Sullivan on President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

Remarks by President Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China Before Bilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru

Delfines Hotel & Convention Center 4:06 P.M. PET PRESIDENT XI: (As interpreted.) Can you put on your earpiece? We have simultaneous interpreting. PRESIDENT BIDEN: I’ve learned to speak Chinese. (Laughter.) Wish I did. PRESIDENT XI: Okay, let me begin first. It’s a great pleasure to see you again, President Biden. Over the past four years,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/16/remarks-by-president-biden-and-president-xi-jinping-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-before-bilateral-meeting-lima-peru/">Remarks by President Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China Before Bilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

Remarks by President Biden in Statement to Press | Manaus, Brazil

Museu da AmazôniaManaus, Brazil 3:39 P.M. AMT THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for all being here. Back in the late ‘80s, Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper who turned environmental activist, said the following, I quote, “At first, I thought I was fighting to save rubber trees. Then I thought I was fighting to save the Amazon… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/17/remarks-by-president-biden-in-statement-to-press-manaus-brazil/">Remarks by President Biden in Statement to Press | Manaus, Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 17 2024

Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-Peru Bilateral Meeting

Lima Convention CenterLima, Peru MODERATOR: I figured we’d do a quick gaggle on background, attributable to an SAO, reading out the Peru meeting and answer any questions you all have. So, [senior administration official], do you want to say anything at the top? SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Sure. So, President Biden had a very warm meeting… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/15/background-press-gaggle-on-the-u-s-peru-bilateral-meeting/">Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-Peru Bilateral Meeting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Nov 16 2024