Foreign Affairs

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Native Village of Kwigillingok

<p>Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Native Village of Kwigillingok and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from August 15 to August 18, 2024. Federal funding is available to the Native Village of Kwigillingok&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/11/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-disaster-declaration-for-the-native-village-of-kwigillingok/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Native Village of Kwigillingok</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Jan 11 2025

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

<p>Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from November 6 to November 14, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/11/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-south-carolina-disaster-declaration-4/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves South Carolina Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Jan 11 2025

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:40 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Hi. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. So, the president and the first lady continue to grieve the lives lost and livelihoods destroyed by the tragic wildfires that are burning communities in Southern California to the ground. Before I&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2025/01/10/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-fema-administrator-deanne-criswell-6/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Jan 11 2025

Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy to express thanks for Italy’s role as a leader in the G7, NATO, and European Union. President Biden expressed appreciation to Prime Minister Meloni for Italy’s support for the people of Ukraine. The leaders affirmed the enduring strength of U.S.-Italy relations. ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/10/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-meloni-of-italy/">Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Jan 11 2025

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris Before Briefing on the Full Federal Response to the Wildfires Acros

<p>Oval Office 12:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Here’s what we’re going to do. We’re going to get a briefing from the governor and the mayor and FEMA, and then we’re going to lay out where we go from here. Okay? Ready? Get set. Go. AIDE: Ready. THE PRESIDENT: All right. Vice President Harris and I&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2025/01/10/remarks-by-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-before-briefing-on-the-full-federal-response-to-the-wildfires-across-los-angeles/">Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris Before Briefing on the Full Federal Response to the Wildfires Across Los Angeles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Sat Jan 11 2025

August 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted

<p>Today the White House released visitor log records generated in August 2024. This set includes 43,783 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 1,786,410 These records were posted pursuant to the White House’s policy to voluntarily disclose visitor log records. This release is consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to becoming the first&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/disclosures/2025/01/10/august-2024-visitor-logs-records-posted/">August 2024 Visitor Logs Records Posted</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Jan 10 2025

Iran - Summoning of the Ambassador (10 Jan. 2025)

The Islamic Republic of Iran's Ambassador to France was summoned to the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs on 10 January 2025. He was reminded in the strongest terms of our demand for the immediate release of the French nationals who are hostages of Iran. Their situation is intolerable, with shameful conditions of detention which, in some cases, fall within the sphere of torture under international law. The French authorities remain totally mobilized to secure the release of our (…)

Updated: Fri Jan 10 2025

President Joe Biden to Deliver Farewell Address to the Nation

<p>On Wednesday, January 15 at 8:00 PM, the President will deliver a Farewell Address to the nation from the Oval Office.  ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/10/president-joe-biden-to-deliver-farewell-address-to-the-nation/">President Joe Biden to Deliver Farewell Address to the Nation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Jan 10 2025

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine in its courageous defense against Russian aggression. President Biden updated President Zelenskyy on U.S. efforts to surge support to Ukraine and strengthen its position vis-à-vis Russia. Over the past several months, the United States has delivered&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/10/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-16/">Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Jan 10 2025

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Calls with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifaand Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

<p>Vice President Kamala Harris spoke separately today with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain. The Vice President expressed regret she was no longer able to travel to Bahrain given the historic wildfires in Los Angeles. The Vice President thanked both leaders for&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/10/readout-of-vice-president-harriss-calls-with-king-hamad-bin-isa-al-khalifaand-crown-prince-salman-bin-hamad-al-khalifa-of-bahrain/">Readout of Vice President Harris’s Calls with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifaand Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Jan 10 2025

Remarks by President Biden at a Memorial Service for Former President Jimmy Carter

<p>Washington National CathedralWashington, D.C. 11:31 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Leaders of the clergy. Distinguished guests. Most importantly, the Carter family. In April 2021, Jill and I visited Jimmy and Rosalynn on a warm spring day down in Plains, Georgia. We wanted to see them. Rosalynn met us at the front door with her signature smile. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2025/01/10/remarks-by-president-biden-at-a-memorial-service-for-former-president-jimmy-carter/">Remarks by President Biden at a Memorial Service for Former President Jimmy Carter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Jan 10 2025

Statement by Press Secretary Ernesto Apreza on the Vice President’s Travel

<p>In response to the historic wildfires in Los Angeles, the Vice President has made the decision to cancel her and the Second Gentleman’s upcoming trip to Singapore, Bahrain, and Germany. She will remain in the United States to support the federal response in California. # # #</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/09/statement-by-press-secretary-ernesto-apreza-on-the-vice-presidents-travel/">Statement by Press Secretary Ernesto Apreza on the Vice President’s Travel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Jan 10 2025

The United States’ Enduring Commitment to the Indo-Pacific Region

<p>From Day One, President Biden identified the Indo-Pacific as the critical region for the future of the United States and the world. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the United States has reinvested in and reinvigorated our leadership in this region and, as a result, our position there is stronger now than ever before. Together with our&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/10/the-united-states-enduring-commitment-to-the-indo-pacific-region/">The United States’ Enduring Commitment to the Indo-Pacific Region</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Fri Jan 10 2025

United States - California wildfires (10 Jan. 2025)

France expresses its heartfelt solidarity with the residents of Los Angeles and the State of California who have been affected by the violent wildfires that have already resulted in fatalities and significant damage. Our thoughts go out to the grieving families and to all those who are feeling the impacts of this tragedy. France stands ready to lend its support to American efforts to fight these fires. France's Consulate General in Los Angeles is working actively to support and assist our (…)

Updated: Fri Jan 10 2025

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Support Life-Saving Wildfire Response Efforts in California

<p>Over the last 24 hours, U.S. Forest Service personnel have suppressed 50 fire starts Under President Biden’s leadership, the Biden-Harris Administration is continuing to support life-saving and life-sustaining response efforts for the wildfires impacting Los Angeles, California. President Biden continues to be regularly briefed by his team, including this morning by Homeland Security Advisor Liz&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/09/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-continues-to-support-life-saving-wildfire-response-efforts-in-california/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Support Life-Saving Wildfire Response Efforts in California</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jan 09 2025

Lebanon - Election of a president (09.01.25)

France is delighted that a president has been elected in Lebanon, following the parliamentary session of 9 January. It offers its warm congratulations to Mr Joseph Aoun. It wishes him every success in carrying out his mission, which commits him at a historic, crucial moment for Lebanon's future. This election ends two years that have weakened Lebanon, when the presidency has been vacant, and opens a new chapter for the Lebanese people. It must provide grounds for hope for them and all (…)

Updated: Thu Jan 09 2025

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves California Major Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on January 7, 2025, 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/2025/01/08/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-california-major-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves California Major Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jan 09 2025

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon

<p>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon to congratulate him on his election victory. The Presidents agreed that the time is now to fully implement the cessation of hostilities announced on November 26, 2024, and for Lebanon and its people to recover and rebuild. President Biden pledged to continue&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/09/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-president-joseph-aoun-of-lebanon/">Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jan 09 2025

Remarks by President Biden During Briefing on the Palisades Wildfire | Santa Monica, CA

<p>Santa Monica Fire Station #5Santa Monica, California 11:16 A.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Well, the governor asked for a declaration that provides for everything the federal government can do, and I’m prepared to sign it today. The &#8212; folks, the fact is that I’ve directed DOD &#8212; the Department of Defense &#8212; to rapidly provide additional&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2025/01/09/remarks-by-president-biden-during-briefing-on-the-palisades-wildfire-santa-monica-ca/">Remarks by President Biden During Briefing on the Palisades Wildfire | Santa Monica, CA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jan 09 2025

Statement from President Joe Biden on AFL-CIO and SEIU Reuniting

<p>This is a big deal. Today, SEIU reunited with the AFL-CIO, America’s largest federation of labor unions and a key voice for workers across the country. SEIU is one of the most powerful unions in America representing two million care and service workers. Their affiliation will help workers across the country to organize, earn higher wages, receive&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/08/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-afl-cio-and-seiu-reuniting/">Statement from President Joe Biden on AFL-CIO and SEIU Reuniting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jan 09 2025

Statement from President Joe Biden on Lebanon’s Presidential Election

<p>Today, the Speaker of Lebanon’s Parliament convened a session of Parliament to elect Lebanon’s next President, and an overwhelming majority of Lebanon’s Parliament voted in favor of Joseph Aoun. I congratulate him on his election as President of Lebanon. President Aoun’s election comes just six weeks after the United States secured an end to the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/09/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-lebanons-presidential-election/">Statement from President Joe Biden on Lebanon’s Presidential Election</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jan 09 2025

Statement from President Joe Biden on the ILA and USMX Tentative Agreement

<p>Collective bargaining plays an important role when it comes to building a strong economy from the middle out and the bottom up. Today’s tentative agreement between the International Longshoremen&#8217;s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance shows that labor and management can come together to benefit workers and their employers. I applaud the dockworkers’ union for delivering&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/08/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-ila-and-usmx-tentative-agreement/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the ILA and USMX Tentative Agreement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jan 09 2025

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

<p>After returning this evening from Los Angeles, where earlier today he had met with police, fire and emergency personnel fighting the historic fires raging in the area and approved a Major Disaster declaration for California, President Biden made the decision to cancel his upcoming trip to Italy to remain focused on directing the full federal&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/08/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-5/">Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jan 09 2025

Thailand - Condemnation of the murder of Lim Kimya (9 Jan. 2025)

France condemns the murder of Lim Kimya, a French citizen and a member of the Cambodian opposition, who was killed in Thailand on January 7. We offer our condolences to his family and loved ones, to whom we have offered consular assistance. France will closely monitor the investigation ordered by the Thai authorities to fully establish the facts of this case.

Updated: Thu Jan 09 2025

United States - Meeting between Jean-Noël Barrot and his American counterpart, Antony Blinken (8 Jan. 2025)

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot met in Paris today with his American counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Two weeks before Antony Blinken leaves the State Department, the Minister wanted to offer him his heartfelt gratitude for his ongoing commitment to our countries' shared values over the course of a four-year term punctuated by numerous crises. He also commended the Secretary of State on his personal efforts to strengthen French-American relations, as (…)

Updated: Thu Jan 09 2025