Seventy-five years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights captured a remarkable act of collective hope. Drafted by a committee representing different regions, faiths, and philosophies and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, the rights enumerated in the declaration are universal and enduring. On Human Rights Day and during Human Rights Week,…
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FACT SHEET: Delivering on the Next Generation of Innovation and Partnership with Australia
President Biden of the United States is welcoming Prime Minister Albanese of Australia on October 25, 2023 for an official visit and state dinner. The two leaders will reaffirm the strength of the U.S.-Australia alliance and the evolution of its reach beyond defense and security into a force for increased prosperity and innovation across the…
C5+1 Leaders’ Joint Statement
The New York Declaration: C5+1 Resilience through Security, Economic, and Energy Partnership This week, we – the presidents of the United States, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan – met on the occasion of the first-ever C5+1 Presidential Summit, held during the 78th session…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Protect Communities from Extreme Heat Fueled by the Climate Crisis
New measures will protect communities from extreme heat Millions of Americans are being impacted by extreme heat waves, which are growing in intensity, frequency, and duration due to climate change. In June, heat waves broke records across the country. Puerto Rico experienced its hottest month in more than 120 years, and Texas recorded its top…
Remarks by President Biden at a Welcome Reception for APEC Leaders | San Francisco, CA
The ExploratoriumSan Francisco, California 7:40 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Good evening, everyone. I think there’s folks back up behind that barrier. There are. Holy mackerel. Don’t jump. Don’t jump. (Laughter.) Hello, APEC. Coach, thanks for that introduction and thanks for the — San Francisco’s MVP VIP that we just saw on the screen. And…
Statement from President Joe Biden on International Day of Democracy
When I came into office, it was clear that one of the defining questions of our time was whether democracies could still come together to deliver for our people in a rapidly changing world. I believed then—as I do now—that the answer is yes. Democracyremains humanity’s most enduring means to advance prosperity, security, and dignity for…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met in Helsinki with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland on July 13 ahead of the third U.S.-Nordics Summit meeting. The leaders reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to support Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russian aggression. President Biden congratulated Finland on becoming our newest NATO Ally and welcomed its role as…
Statement by President Biden on the Recognition of the Cook Islands and the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
Today, I am proud to announce that the United States recognizes the Cook Islands as a sovereign and independent state and will establish diplomatic relations between our two nations. The United States has a long history of cooperation with the Cook Islands—dating back to World War II when the U.S. military built airport runways in…
Readout of Meeting Between President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola at the White House to address opportunities to deepen our relationship, identify areas of future cooperation, and discuss regional and global challenges. Together they discussed significant U.S. economic investment in Angola, including through the President’s flagship Partnership for Global Infrastructure…
Statement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to North Africa and Asia and Vice President Harris’s Travel to Asia
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will visit Egypt, Cambodia, and Indonesia. On November 11th, President Biden will attend the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. At COP27, he will build on the significant work the United States has undertaken to advance the global climate fight…
