Wales/Foreign Affairs

Moldova - Results of the second round of the presidential election (3 November 2024)

France congratulates Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, on winning a second term in a runoff election marked by high voter turnout. The Moldovan people thereby confirmed their desire for a free, democratic and fully European Moldova, despite repeated, coordinated destabilization efforts. France stands squarely with Moldova to assist it on its path toward EU membership and to work together to strengthen our bilateral (…)

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Scranton, PA

Montage Mountain ResortScranton, Pennsylvania 1:52 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Scranton! (Applause.) Hey, everybody! Can we hear it for Glen? (Applause.) Let’s hear it for Glen. Hi, Scranton. Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. It is so good to be with everyone. (Applause.) Thank you. Are we ready to do this? AUDIENCE: Yes! THE VICE… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/04/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-scranton-pa/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Scranton, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Detroit, MI

Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in ChristDetroit, Michigan 1:29 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Okay. Hi. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Okay. Well, we’re back in Michigan and started the day in a really wonderful, joyful way. And yesterday, of course, we were in five states. And… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/03/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-detroit-mi-2/">Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Detroit, MI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris on a Campaign Call with Win With Black Women

Via Teleconference THE VICE PRESIDENT: Can you hear me? MS. MOORE: Yes, we can hear you. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Minyon? MS. MOORE: Yes, ma’am. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi — thank — (laughs). Good evening, everyone. Good evening. Yes, I am on the tarmac. I just landed back from East Lansing, Michigan,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/03/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-on-a-campaign-call-with-win-with-black-women/">Remarks by Vice President Harris on a Campaign Call with Win With Black Women</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Statement by President Joe Biden on Moldova’s Presidential Elections

I congratulate Maia Sandu on her historic reelection as the President of Moldova. On Sunday, the Moldovan people went to the polls and voted in favor of President Sandu’s vision for a secure, prosperous, and democratic Moldova. President Sandu’s reelection comes just two weeks after the Moldovan people passed a constitutional referendum in support of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/04/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-moldovas-presidential-elections/">Statement by President Joe Biden on Moldova’s Presidential Elections</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones was a musical genius who transformed the soul of America – one beat, one rhythm, and one rhyme at a time. Growing up as a child facing segregation and poverty, he found music to be a refuge. As a teenager, he trained with some of the greatest musicians ever. Over the next seven… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/04/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-passing-of-quincy-jones/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Quincy Jones</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones was a trailblazer. He lived his life unapologetically, using his gifts to lift others up. He broke down barriers and opened doors for those who came after him, not for praise but because he knew the power of our shared potential. For more than half a century, as a composer, arranger, record and movie producer,… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/04/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-the-passing-of-quincy-jones/">Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Quincy Jones</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Mon Nov 04 2024

Botswana - Election of the President of the Republic (2 Nov. 2024)

France congratulates Duma Gideon Boko on his election as President of the Republic of Botswana on 30 October. The people of Botswana have once more demonstrated the vitality of their democracy, as has been the case since their Nation's independence. France commends the commitment of the outgoing President, Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, to prepare for the transfer of power as quickly as possible. We assure the people of Botswana and their new President of our wish to maintain our (…)

Updated: Sun Nov 03 2024

Remarks by President Biden at a Carpenters Local 445 GOTV Event | Scranton, PA

Carpenters Local 445 Scranton, Pennsylvania 1:23 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Oh. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) It’s great to be home. (Applause.) I know all of you folks in this area know when we say “it’s good to be home,” a lot of us mean it because we have family and our… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/02/remarks-by-president-biden-at-a-carpenters-local-445-gotv-event-scranton-pa/">Remarks by President Biden at a Carpenters Local 445 GOTV Event | Scranton, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 03 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Civic CenterAtlanta, Georgia 1:41 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, Georgia! (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be back. Can we hear for Justin? (Applause.) All right, Atlanta. Are we ready to do this? (Applause.) Are we ready to vote? (Applause.) Are we ready to win? (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be back. It’s good… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/02/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-atlanta-ga-4/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Atlanta, GA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 03 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Milwaukee, WI

Pfister HotelMilwaukee, Wisconsin THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi. Good morning, everyone. Q Good morning. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Okay. Well, it’s good to be back in Milwaukee. We had a wonderful evening last night. People are enthusiastic, and the road to the White House definitely runs through Milwaukee, and I’m honored to have the support of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/02/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-milwaukee-wi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Milwaukee, WI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Nov 03 2024

Serbia - Accident at train station in Novi Sad (3 Nov. 2024)

France was very saddened to learn of the accident that took place at a train station in Novi Sad on 1 November. We send our most sincere condolences to the families of the victims and hope that the injured make a swift recovery. France extends its full solidarity to Serbia during this challenging time.

Updated: Sun Nov 03 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Vermont Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Vermont by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the State of Vermont as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July 7 to July 21, 2023. Under the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/01/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-vermont-disaster-declaration-3/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Vermont Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Nov 02 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Janesville, WI

IBEW Local 890Janesville, Wisconsin 2:58 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Can we hear it again for Garrik? (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be in the house of labor. (Laughs.) (Applause.) Oh, and it’s great to be with so many leaders. Thank you, everybody, for taking the time to be here… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/01/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-campaign-event-janesville-wi/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Janesville, WI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Nov 02 2024

Lebanon - France sends emergency humanitarian aid to Lebanon (1 Nov. 2024)

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs today delivered nearly 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid for the Lebanese civilian population, including solar lamps supplied by the NGO Electriciens sans Frontières, tents, blankets and other essential goods. This shipment represents the first concrete step in fulfilling the commitments made by the President of France at the International Conference in Support of Lebanon's People and Sovereignty, held in Paris on 24 October, which mobilized the (…)

Updated: Fri Nov 01 2024

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respec

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 is to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/01/letter-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-iran/">Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 01 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/2024/11/01/memorandum-on-delegation-of-authority-under-section-614a1-of-the-foreign-assistance-act-of-1961-4/">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: Fri Nov 01 2024

Notice to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respec

On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran 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, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/01/notice-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-and-president-of-the-senate-on-the-continuation-of-the-national-emergency-with-respect-to-iran/">Notice to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 01 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds, and flooding from July 13 to July 14, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/01/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-disaster-declaration-for-the-cheyenne-river-sioux-tribe/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 01 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New Mexico Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New Mexico and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from October 19 to October 20, 2024. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/11/01/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-new-mexico-disaster-declaration-3/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New Mexico Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 01 2024

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su En Route Philadelphia, PA

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2:43 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, everybody. Hey, everyone. Q Hi. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, hi, hi. Okay. I know this is a short flight, but I do have a couple things at the top that’s important. So, to start, I wanted to mention that open enrollment in… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/11/01/press-gaggle-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-acting-labor-secretary-julie-su-en-route-philadelphia-pa/">Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su En Route Philadelphia, PA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 01 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi at Georgetown Law School on the Biden-Harris Admi

I am grateful to be back at Georgetown for the conversation and the chance to take stock of where we stand at halftime in what has been dubbed the “decisive decade” for global climate action. In the United States, under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, we have doubled our pace of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/01/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-national-climate-advisor-ali-zaidi-at-georgetown-law-school-on-the-biden-harris-administrations-work-to-rebuild-our-middle-class-and-accelerate-american-ma/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi at Georgetown Law School on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Work to Rebuild our Middle Class and Accelerate American Manufacturing and Innovation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 01 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Madison, WI

Dane County Regional AirportMadison, Wisconsin 1:36 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. So, we are in the closing days of this campaign, and Donald Trump and I have been presenting our closing arguments to the American people. As you’ve heard me say many times, my pledge to the American people is to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/11/01/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-madison-wi-2/">Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Madison, WI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 01 2024

The White House Celebrates Día de los Muertos

The White House Celebrates Día de los Muertos WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the fourth year in a row, the White House is displaying a Día de los Muertos ofrenda to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed. As part of this experience, First Lady Jill Biden welcomed members of the Latino community for a special… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/01/the-white-house-celebrates-dia-de-los-muertos-2/">The White House Celebrates Día de los Muertos</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Nov 01 2024

A Proclamation on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2024

From the energy that powers our homes to the networks that connect us and the systems that protect our health and safety, our critical infrastructure keeps our economy thriving and our communities secure. This Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, we recommit to strengthening our country’s critical infrastructure and building an America that is… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/31/a-proclamation-on-critical-infrastructure-security-and-resilience-month-2024/">A Proclamation on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Oct 31 2024