Foreign Affairs

Lebanon – Delivery of medicines and medical equipment (29 September 2024)

In Beirut today, Sunday evening, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot delivered to the Lebanese Health Minister 12 tonnes of medicines and medical equipment transported by plane by the French Ministry for the Armed Forces, to address emergency and general medical needs, particularly paediatric. The operation made it possible to deliver two mobile health units that will take charge of 1,000 seriously injured people in Lebanese hospitals. Eighteen trunks of medicine (…)

Updated: Mon Sep 30 2024

Memorandum on the Presidential Determination and Certification with Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008

<p>Presidential Determination No. 2024-15 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:       Presidential Determination and Certification with Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 Pursuant to section 404 of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 (22 U.S.C. 2370c-1) (CSPA), I hereby: Determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to waive&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2024/09/30/memorandum-on-the-presidential-determination-and-certification-with-respect-to-the-child-soldiers-prevention-act-of-2008/">Memorandum on the Presidential Determination and Certification with Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 30 2024

Memorandum on the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2025

<p>Presidential DeterminationNo.        2024-13         MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:       Presidential Determination on Refugee               Admissions for Fiscal Year 2025  By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, in accordance with section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the &#8220;Act&#8221;) (8 U.S.C. 1157), and after appropriate consultations with the Congress, I hereby&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2024/09/30/memorandum-on-the-presidential-determination-on-refugee-admissions-for-fiscal-year-2025/">Memorandum on the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 30 2024

Memorandum on the Presidential Determination with Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in

<p>Presidential Determination No. 2024-14 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:       Presidential Determination with Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons Consistent with section 110 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7107) (the &#8220;Act&#8221;), as amended, I hereby determine as follows: As provided for in section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2024/09/30/memorandum-on-the-presidential-determination-with-respect-to-the-efforts-of-foreign-governments-regarding-trafficking-in-persons-2/">Memorandum on the Presidential Determination with Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Mon Sep 30 2024

Ministerial meeting for advancing peace in Sudan - New York (25 September 2024)

A Ministerial Meeting on Sudan was convened by Germany, France, the United States and the European Union in New York during the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week in support of the Sudanese people and their aspirations for a peaceful, prosperous and democratic future. Participants expressed deep concern about the catastrophic and still rapidly deteriorating situation in Sudan, reiterated the commitments made in the Declaration of Principles adopted in Paris on 15 April 2024, (…)

Updated: Mon Sep 30 2024

Statement on the situation in Lebanon (28 September 2024)

According to information available to us, Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah, is believed to have been killed. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is liaising with the Lebanese authorities and France's regional partners to prevent any destabilization or escalation. Messages have been sent to all parties. The safety and protection of civilians must be guaranteed, as well as that of French nationals in the region, which is also our (…)

Updated: Mon Sep 30 2024

FACT SHEET: UPDATE: Biden-Harris Administration’s Continued Response Efforts to Hurricane Helene

<p>Under President Biden and Vice President Harris’s leadership, the Administration is continuing to provide robust and well-coordinated Federal support for the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Helene’s impacts. The President and Vice President are closely monitoring these efforts and receive regular updates from their teams. At the President’s direction, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visited&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/29/fact-sheet-update-biden-harris-administrations-continued-response-efforts-to-hurricane-helene/">FACT SHEET: UPDATE: Biden-Harris Administration’s Continued Response Efforts to Hurricane Helene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Sep 29 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Florida Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene beginning on September 23, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/28/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-florida-disaster-declaration-7/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Florida Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Sep 29 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/28/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-north-carolina-disaster-declaration-3/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Sep 29 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Virginia Emergency Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/29/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-virginia-emergency-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Virginia Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sun Sep 29 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Tennessee Emergency Declaration

<p>Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Tennessee and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Helene beginning on September 26, 2024, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/28/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-tennessee-emergency-declaration-2/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Tennessee Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Sep 28 2024

Remarks by President Biden in Press Gaggle | Dover, DE

<p>Dover Air Force BaseDover, Delaware 2:50 P.M. EDT Q Mr. President, did you &#8212; do you support Israel’s decision to try to kill Nasrallah? THE PRESIDENT: We’re still gathering information. I can tell you the United States had no knowledge of or participation in the IDF action. We’re ga- &#8212; we’re gathering more information. I’ll&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/27/remarks-by-president-biden-in-press-gaggle-dover-de/">Remarks by President Biden in Press Gaggle | Dover, DE</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Sep 28 2024

Statement by Vice President Harris on the Death of Hassan Nasrallah

<p>Hassan Nasrallah was a terrorist with American blood on his hands. Across decades, his leadership of Hezbollah destabilized the Middle East and led to the killing of countless innocent people in Lebanon, Israel, Syria, and around the world. Today, Hezbollah’s victims have a measure of justice. I have an unwavering commitment to the security of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/28/statement-by-vice-president-harris-on-the-death-of-hassan-nasrallah/">Statement by Vice President Harris on the Death of Hassan Nasrallah</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Sep 28 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on Hurricane Helene

<p>I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by Hurricane Helene across the Southeast. As the storm continues to track north, Vice President Harris and I remain focused on life-saving and life-sustaining response and recovery efforts. I am being regularly briefed by my team on the ongoing response efforts, and my&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/28/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-hurricane-helene/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Hurricane Helene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Sep 28 2024

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Hassan Nasrallah

<p>Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror. His death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians. The strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the broader context&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/28/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-death-of-hassan-nasrallah/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Hassan Nasrallah</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Sep 28 2024

Statement from Vice President Harris on Hurricane Helene

<p>My heart goes out to everyone impacted by the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene. Doug and I are thinking of those who tragically lost their lives and we are keeping all those who loved them in our prayers during the difficult days ahead. President Biden and I remain committed to ensuring that no community or&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/28/statement-from-vice-president-harris-on-hurricane-helene/">Statement from Vice President Harris on Hurricane Helene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Sep 28 2024

A Proclamation on Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, 2024

<p> On this solemn day, we honor the memories of the patriots who served our Nation, defended our freedom, and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We hold close to our hearts the Gold Star mothers and fathers, wives and husbands, sisters and brothers, daughters and sons, and other loved ones, who grieve their&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/27/a-proclamation-on-gold-star-mothers-and-familys-day-2024/">A Proclamation on Gold Star Mother&#8217;s and Family&#8217;s Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 27 2024

A Proclamation on National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2024

<p>     Generations of Americans have enjoyed hunting and fishing &#8212; cherished traditions that bring us closer to our Nation&#8217;s natural wonders and embody America&#8217;s spirit of resourcefulness and adventure.  During National Hunting and Fishing Day, we celebrate our Nation&#8217;s hunters and anglers, honor their contributions, and continue the conservation work that so many of them&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/27/a-proclamation-on-national-hunting-and-fishing-day-2024/">A Proclamation on National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 27 2024

A Proclamation on National Public Lands Day, 2024

<p> America&#8217;s natural wonders are our Nation&#8217;s heart and soul. Our public lands protect many of these treasures and ensure that generations can enjoy their splendor &#8212; from our national parks and monuments to our forests and wildlife refuges. On National Public Lands Day, we honor these irreplaceable lands and waters and recommit to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/27/a-proclamation-on-national-public-lands-day-2024/">A Proclamation on National Public Lands Day, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 27 2024

Climate COP Troïka "Roadmap to Mission 1.5: Driving the next generation of climate action and ambition" - Address by Min

Ministers, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Ambassadors, Colleagues, This year, we were convened for a Summit of the Future. Actually, what we are talking about is a threat of the present time: climate change kills, climate change impoverishes and climate change destroys. I would like to thank the Climate COP Presidencies Troika for convening us today to make progress in the fight against this scourge. We owe it to all our (…)

Updated: Fri Sep 27 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration’s Life-Saving and Life-Sustaining Response Efforts to Hurricane Helene

<p>The Biden-Harris Administration took significant proactive measures to support state and local preparation and response measures in advance of Hurricane Helene making landfall. As the storm continues to track north, President Biden and Vice President Harris remain focused on life-saving and life-sustaining response efforts throughout the Southeast. The President and Vice President are closely monitoring&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/27/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administrations-life-saving-and-life-sustaining-response-efforts-to-hurricane-helene/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration’s Life-Saving and Life-Sustaining Response Efforts to Hurricane Helene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 27 2024

G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Address by Jean-Noël Barrot Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs - Economic and Social

Colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank the Brazilian G20 Presidency, and particularly Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, for taking the initiative of organizing this meeting in a spirit of cohesion and cooperation. This year, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Institutions, and the Secretary-General's Summit of the Future is being held. This is a unique opportunity to reaffirm the importance of the multilateral system, built around the United Nations, and (…)

Updated: Fri Sep 27 2024

President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions

<p>WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals as members of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board: Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) is an independent federal agency in the executive branch of the U.S. Federal Government. NWTRB’s purpose is to perform independent technical&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/27/president-biden-announces-key-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-40/">President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 27 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves South Carolina Emergency Declaration

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves South Carolina Emergency Declaration Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/26/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-south-carolina-emergency-declaration-4/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves South Carolina Emergency Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 27 2024

Readout of 2024 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Investor Forum

<p>On September 25, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan hosted a Partnership on Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Investor Forum on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly. He was joined by Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo, Senior Advisor to the President for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein, and World Bank President Ajay Banga,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/27/readout-of-2024-partnership-for-global-infrastructure-and-investment-pgi-investor-forum/">Readout of 2024 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Investor Forum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Sep 27 2024