Foreign Affairs

Libya - Statement by the Special Envoys of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of America (04 Ma

France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America take note of the statement of 2 March by the spokesperson of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and subsequent developments regarding the situation in Libya. We echo the UN Secretary-General's call on all actors to refrain from actions that could undermine stability in Libya and express our concern at recent reports of violence, threats of violence, intimidation and kidnappings. We stress that any (...)

Updated: Sat Mar 05 2022

Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and ensuring strong defense and deterrence in northern Europe. The leaders also discussed ongoing transatlantic coordination to impose costs on Russia for its unprovoked and unjustified military invasion of Ukraine, and their respective efforts to provide security...

Updated: Sat Mar 05 2022

Jean-Yves Le Drian in Brussels (04 Mar. 2022)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian is in Brussels today, March 4. The Minister participated in an extraordinary meeting of NATO foreign ministers, which was also attended by Josep Borrell, the European Commission Vice President and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, as well as the Finnish and Swedish foreign ministers, Pekka Haavisto and Ann Linde. The Minister will also take part in the Foreign Affairs Council meeting of EU foreign (...)

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

National Consumer Protection Week, 2022

As our Nation recovers and our economy continues its historic growth following a global pandemic, it is important that consumers are fully informed about their rights and the potential risks in the marketplace. Hardworking American families deserve to feel secure in the knowledge that, as we build back better, we are building an economy based on principles...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the United Arab Emirates to Attend the United States National Day at the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2022 President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the United Arab Emirates to Attend the United States National Day at the Expo 2020 Dubai President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the United Arab Emirates to attend the United States National Day at Expo 2020...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

Readout of President Biden's Call With President Andrzej Duda of Poland

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Andrzej Duda of Poland to discuss our countries' response, in close coordination with our Allies and partners, to Russia's unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, including ongoing efforts to impose severe consequences on Russia. President Biden underscored the United States' commitment to the security of Poland...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

Readout of Vice President Harris's Meeting with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain

Vice President Kamala Harris met today with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Washington, D.C. The Vice President underscored the U.S. commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Bahrain partnership and expressed appreciation for Bahrain's collaboration on a range of bilateral, regional and global issues. The Vice President and the Crown Prince discussed Russia's...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

Remarks By President Biden on Delivering On Made In America Commitments

South Court Auditorium 1:29 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: What Johnny didn't tell you: He's a breakdancer. (Laughs) But he's not going to do it on the stage right now. (Laughter.) Before I begin officially today, I want to thank the Made in America Director, Celeste Drake. I also want to acknowledge it's her birthday today. ...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

Remarks by Vice President Harris at Signing of H.R. 4445, "Ending the Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassm

East Room 5:42 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon everyone. Good afternoon. Please have a seat. Good afternoon. (Applause.) President Joe Biden, members of Congress, and my fellow Americans: Today, we are gathered to celebrate the passage of a law that will make our nation's workplaces more safe and more just. Forced arbitration silences survivors of sexual...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on Florida House Bill 5

Last night, the Florida Senate passed House Bill 5, which effectively bans access to abortions after 15 weeks. This bill is extreme by any standard. The right of women to make decisions about their own bodies is non-negotiable. If signed into law, Florida's bill would violate the constitutional right to abortion that the Supreme...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

Trade policy and European strategic autonomy

One year after the publication of the European Commission's new trade policy strategy, Franck Riester, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, will hold a High-Level Conference on the Contribution of Trade Policy to Building European Strategic Autonomy on Monday, 7 March 2022, under the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Conférence PFUE - Politique commerciale et autonomie stratégique européenne - 07/03/2022 from France diplomatie on Vimeo. (...)

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

Wide Range of Constituencies Applaud President Biden's State of the Union Address

In his first State of the Union, the President spoke directly to the American people about his vision to build a better America. He reminded the country that our best days lie ahead, and that his Presidency is about giving everyone a fair shot - because when given half a shot, ordinary people can do...

Updated: Fri Mar 04 2022

A Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran

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 continue in effect beyond...

Updated: Thu Mar 03 2022

Bills Signed: H.R. 4445

On Thursday, March 3, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 4445, the "Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021," which invalidates predispute arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment, at the election of the party alleging such conduct....

Updated: Thu Mar 03 2022

India-France road map on the Blue Economy and Ocean governance (20 Feb. 2022)

India and France are maritime nations with dynamic maritime economy sectors like marine technology and scientific research, fisheries, port and shipping, to name a few. Possessing vast exclusive economic zones, their fate is closely linked to the sea and the ocean. India and France intend to make blue economy a driver of progress of their respective societies while respecting the environment and coastal and marine biodiversity. Both countries aim to contribute to scientific knowledge and (...)

Updated: Thu Mar 03 2022

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

On March 15, 1995, by Executive Order 12957, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of the Government of...

Updated: Thu Mar 03 2022

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Venezuela

On March 8, 2015, the President issued Executive Order 13692, declaring a national emergency with respect to the situation in Venezuela, including the Government of Venezuela's erosion of human rights guarantees, persecution of political opponents, curtailment of press freedoms, use of violence and human rights violations and abuses in response to antigovernment protests, and arbitrary arrest...

Updated: Thu Mar 03 2022

OSCE - Human Rights - Meeting between Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne and Matteo Mecacci (03 Mar. 2022)

Today Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, Minister Delegate for Tourism, French Nationals Abroad and Francophonie, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, attached to the Minister of the Economy, Finance and the Recovery, hosted Matteo Mecacci, director of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The Minister Delegate reaffirmed France's commitment to the mandate (...)

Updated: Thu Mar 03 2022