Foreign Affairs

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to The Netherlands to Attend the Fifth Invictus Games

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to The Netherlands to attend the Fifth Invictus Games on April 16, 2022 in The Hague. The Honorable Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: Ms. Marja Verloop, Charge d' Affaires a.i., U.S. Embassy The Hague The...

Updated: Wed Apr 13 2022

The European Union - General Affairs Council (Luxembourg, 12. April. 2022)

Today, the Minister of State for European Affairs, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, is chairing the General Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg. There will be a rule of law dialogue on Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands and Austria. This dialogue, which was instated under the 2020 German presidency, gives the ministers the opportunity to discuss the state of the rule of law in five member states on a bi-annual basis. The meeting will give participants (...)

Updated: Wed Apr 13 2022

Georgia - Q&A (11 Apr. 2022)

Q: What is your reaction to the presidential election that was held in South Ossetia? A: In the context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, which is seriously undermining the security and stability of the European continent, France reaffirms its full and complete support of Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty within its internationally recognized borders. Any election that is held in the secessionist territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and any decision that (...)

Updated: Tue Apr 12 2022

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jen Psaki

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Des Moines, Iowa 1:24 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Okay, welcome to our trip to Iowa. Two items for you at the top. One, you may have seen this, but we put out a readout of the President's call with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom and about his...

Updated: Tue Apr 12 2022

Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom about the Prime Minister's recent visit to Ukraine. The leaders affirmed their commitment to continue providing security and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in the face of ongoing atrocities by Russia. They also welcomed ongoing cooperation with allies and partners...

Updated: Tue Apr 12 2022

Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure

Des Moines International AirportDes Moines, Iowa 5:23 P.M. CDT Q Mr. President, what made you use the word "genocide" today? Q Mr. President, have you seen enough evidence to declare genocide in Ukraine, sir? THE PRESIDENT: Yes, I called it genocide. It has become clearer and clearer that Putin is just trying to wipe out the idea of...

Updated: Tue Apr 12 2022

Remarks by President Biden on Lowering Energy Costs for Working Families

POET Bioprocessing - MenloMenlo, Iowa 3:17 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very, very much. Now, as I was campaigning here in Iowa and made that commitment - I don't think anybody heard, but we're back. We're back. And I - my name is Jon- - Joe Biden. I work for Congresswoman Axne. (Laughter.) There...

Updated: Tue Apr 12 2022

Russia - Q&A - (08 Apr. 2022)

Q: Why will the embargo on Russian coal only come into effect in early August? Is it necessary to wait 120 days after the new package is published later today in the EU's official journal? Moreover, does France, in its capacity as president of the EU, plan to bring back onto the agenda those proposals made by the European Commission that were not retained by the Coreper? A: Yesterday, the European Union adopted a fifth package of sanctions, building on the large-scale sanctions that have (...)

Updated: Tue Apr 12 2022

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with President Maia Sandu of

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with President Maia Sandu of Moldova. Mr. Sullivan expressed appreciation for Moldova's generosity in welcoming individuals fleeing Russian aggression in neighboring Ukraine. He underscored the U.S. commitment to help Moldova and the region manage the effects of Russia's brutal war, including $100 million announced earlier this month to...

Updated: Tue Apr 12 2022

The Franco-German Citizen Fund

Launched in April 2020, the Franco-German Citizen Fund finances projects aimed at promoting Franco-German friendship. With an annual budget of several million euros (?5 million in 2022), it opens up a new era of cooperation between French and German civil societies, serving a strong and united Europe. The Franco-German Citizen Fund finances projects of all sizes and is aimed at all civil society actors. The Franco-German Citizen Fund was established by the Treaty of Aachen, which was signed (...)

Updated: Tue Apr 12 2022

The Minsk Group - Q&A (11 Apr. 2022)

Q: What is your position on the future of the Minsk Group, which is co-chaired by France? A: As a bilateral partner and in its capacity as both President of the Council of the European Union and Co-Chair of the Minsk Group, France reaffirms its full commitment to promoting peace and stability in the South Caucasus region. In its different roles, France continues to work with Armenia and Azerbaijan to make headway on humanitarian issues, support efforts to delineate the border, open up the (...)

Updated: Tue Apr 12 2022

United Arab Emirates - Conversation between the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and his counterpart (08 Apr. 2022)

Today, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs met with his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Jean-Yves Le Drian stressed the strategic nature of the relationship that unites France and the United Arab Emirates. The minister recalled the support provided by France to ensure the security of the Emirati territory and its inhabitants, in particular following the Houthi attacks on Abu Dhabi early this year. He emphasized the commitment made by France and the (...)

Updated: Tue Apr 12 2022

A Proclamation on Education and Sharing Day, USA, 2022

As we work together to build a better America, we must remember that education is the key to achieving greater opportunity, prosperity, stability, and equality both here and around the world. A high-quality education develops the mind, opens the heart, nurtures our talents, and fortifies our character. Through education, we learn to recognize ourselves in our neighbors...

Updated: Mon Apr 11 2022

Biden Administration Releases Rural Playbook, Launches Building A Better America Rural Infrastructure Tour to Highlight Impac

Today, the White House released a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rural Playbook to help state, local, Tribal and territorial governments in rural areas unlock the benefits from the historic investments in our nation's infrastructure and launched a rural infrastructure tour led by the President and other senior administration officials to engage rural communities across the country....

Updated: Mon Apr 11 2022

FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration Announces New Actions to Lessen the Burden of Medical Debt and Increase Consumer Protect

Vice President Kamala Harris to announce reforms across four areas to ease the burden of medical debt, giving more American families the opportunity to thrive Today, as part of the fight to help Americans deal with high costs, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to protect consumers and lessen the burden of medical debt on American families....

Updated: Mon Apr 11 2022

Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Modi of India

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to inaugurate the fourth U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. Together, they committed to strengthening the U.S.-India relationship through cooperation on clean energy, technology and military cooperation, and expanded economic and people-to-people ties. They also committed to continue cooperation - bilaterally and multilaterally...

Updated: Mon Apr 11 2022

Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Modi of India Before Bilateral Meeting

11:24 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Prime Minister Modi, it's always good to see you. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Japan, about the 24th of May. And I was honored to welcome you to the White House last September to discuss U.S.-India relations, to meet with our fellow Quad leaders. And I'm pleased to have this...

Updated: Mon Apr 11 2022