Foreign Affairs

Vanuatu - France mobilizes its efforts to help the people of Vanuatu deal with the Covid-19 pandemic (22 Apr. 2022)

In response to needs expressed by the authorities of Vanuatu regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' Crisis and Support Center (CDCS) carried out a second operation yesterday to deliver supplies to deal with the upsurge in Covid-19 cases in Vanuatu. This shipment, which was partially funded by the Ministry's Crisis and Support Center and partially donated by the Ministry for Solidarity and Health, included four oxygen generators, 30,000 tests, and (...)

Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022

Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel to discuss shared regional and global security challenges, including the threat posed by Iran and its proxies. The two leaders emphasized the strong personal bond they have developed since the Prime Minister's visit to Washington last summer. This personal relationship has animated...

Updated: Sun Apr 24 2022

Statement by President Joe Biden on Armenian Remembrance Day

On April 24, 1915, Ottoman authorities arrested Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople. Thus began the Armenian genocide-one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century. Today, we remember the one and a half million Armenians who were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in a campaign of extermination, and mourn the...

Updated: Sun Apr 24 2022

Statement by President Joe Biden on the Passing of Former Senator Orrin Hatch

Jill and I and the entire Biden family are saddened to learn of the passing of Orrin Hatch, the longest-serving Senator in Utah's history, and the longest-serving Republican Senator in our nation's history. Orrin Hatch once shared in an interview that he had a soft side, and he had a tough side. To serve with...

Updated: Sun Apr 24 2022

Remarks by President Biden on Lowering Costs for American Families

Grand Hall, Green River CollegeAuburn, Washington 1:19 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Juliana, my colleagues - I'm taking her back to Washington. We're going to get my - the rest of my bill passed. (Laughter.) We're going to get it done. MS. JULIANA GRACEFFO: Yes, we are. THE PRESIDENT: By the way, I hope I don't embarrass...

Updated: Sat Apr 23 2022

Statement by President Joe Biden on Orthodox Easter

Jill and I send warm wishes to all our friends in the Orthodox Christian community observing Easter. We rejoice with you in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the triumph of light over darkness. During this sacred season, we hold in our prayers all those who are suffering from the brutality of war and persecution....

Updated: Sat Apr 23 2022

A Proclamation on Days Of Remembrance Of Victims Of The Holocaust, 2022

On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and throughout this week of remembrance, we reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust when the Nazi regime systematically murdered 6 million Jews and millions of other innocents, including Roma, Sinti, Slavs, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, political dissidents, and many others. We stand with Jewish people in the...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

A Proclamation on National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2022

Forty years ago, the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime was established to help those who had experienced crime and their families - an important step toward the protection of and support for victims' rights. Over the years, crime victims' rights have evolved. Dedicated professionals have worked to develop support and services for survivors...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

Executive Order on Strengthening the Nation's Forests, Communities, and Local Economies

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Strengthening America's forests, which are home to cherished expanses of mature and old-growth forests on Federal lands, is critical to the health, prosperity, and resilience of our communities - particularly...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

President Biden Announces Appointments to Air Force and Military Academy Boards

WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Jenna Ben-Yehuda, Member, Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy Secretary Eric Kenneth Fanning, Member, Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy Major General James C. Johnson, USAF (Ret.), Member, Board of Visitors...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

President Biden Announces Five New Nominees to Serve as U.S. Attorneys

President Biden is announcing five new nominees to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country, as wel as three new nominees to serve as U.S. Marshals. These are officials who will be indispensable to upholding the rule of law as top federal law enforcement officials. These individuals were chosen for their devotion to enforcing the...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

President Biden Announces Key Nominees

WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Cindy Dyer, Nominee for Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, with rank of Ambassador at Large Michael Gonzales, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Zambia Michael Ratney,...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

Remarks by Vice President Harris During a Tour of the William J. Rutter Center

UCSF Mission Bay Medical CenterSan Francisco, California THE VICE PRESIDENT: But I'm so looking forward to our conversations. But you all just have to know, we applaud and thank you. We are so grateful for what you all do. And you know, we were just talking about it - it takes a lot to do...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's meeting with Prime Minister Shmyha

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine this afternoon. Mr. Sullivan conveyed the United States' unwavering commitment to supporting the government and people of Ukraine. The two discussed the security, economic, and humanitarian assistance the United States is providing, including the new support announced by President Biden yesterday, and ongoing efforts...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

Statement on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meeting with Secretary Gustavo Beliz of Argentina

Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Argentine Secretary for Strategic Affairs Secretary Gustavo Beliz at the White House to discuss joint efforts to address the crisis in Ukraine, including Argentina's leadership at the Human Rights Council and addressing food security and energy resilience. They also spoke of the importance of responding to humanitarian...

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

Ukraine - Special delivery of emergency medical aid by France - Joint communiqué issued by the Ministry for Europe and Foreig

At the Ukrainian authorities' request, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Crisis and Support Centre (CDCS), in conjunction with the Ministry for Solidarity and Health and several French hospitals, is delivering over 28 tonnes of medical equipment to Poland by road. The equipment will subsequently be handed to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, then forwarded to several medical establishments in Ukraine. This new French shipment includes: an oxygen generator allowing a hospital (...)

Updated: Fri Apr 22 2022

A Proclamation on Earth Day, 2022

Fifty-two years ago, millions of people gathered across our country in a rally to protect our planet. This collective action gave birth to a new movement and spurred the creation of landmark environmental laws that protect the air we breathe and the water we drink. Today, we must recapture that spirit and, as I said in...

Updated: Thu Apr 21 2022

Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate on Providing Notice of Intent to Designate

Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing notice of my intent to designate Colombia as a Major Non-NATO Ally. I am making this designation in recognition of the importance of the U.S.-Colombia relationship and Colombia's crucial contributions...

Updated: Thu Apr 21 2022