South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:42 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Hello, everyone. Let me start by apologizing for the slight cold I have. That’s the only thing that’s happening to me these days. Let me start by thanking everyone for participating in the second Summit of Democracies — for Democracy, I should say. But more importantly,…
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FACT SHEET: U.S-Africa Partnership in Supporting Conservation, Climate Adaptation and a Just Energy Transition
During the U.S.-African Leaders Summit, held December 13-15 in Washington DC, the United States affirmed and expanded its enduring partnerships with African governments, the private sector, civil society, and philanthropic actors in recognition of the pivotal role African governments, institutions, and peoples will play in addressing one of the greatest global challenges of our time…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at APEC Business Advisory Council Meeting | San Francisco, CA
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, California THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Dominic, for your leadership and for the work that you have been doing as the head of the APEC Business Advisory Council and all you have done throughout your career to lift up so many communities. Good afternoon to everyone. And welcome to all the APEC…
Remarks by President Biden at the U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit
U.S. Department of StateWashington, D.C. 3:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I thought we’d give you a break, but they haven’t let in — haven’t let up at all. Thank you so very much. Folks, I think this has been — we’ve been looking forward to this for a long time. And it’s wonderful to…
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Strengthening Partnerships to Meet Shared Priorities
The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, from December 13-15 in Washington DC, highlighted the U.S. commitment to expanding and deepening our partnership with African countries, institutions, and people. Our world is quickly changing, and U.S. engagement in Africa must evolve accordingly. African leadership and contributions are essential to addressing today’s pressing challenges and achieving shared priorities. The…
Declaration of North America (DNA)
Today, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President Joseph R. Biden, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Mexico City for the 10th North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS). The leaders are determined to fortify our region’s security, prosperity, sustainability and inclusiveness through commitments across six pillars: 1) diversity, equity, and inclusion; 2) climate change and the…
Fact Sheet: New Innovation Agenda Will Electrify Homes, Businesses, and Transportation to Lower Energy Bills and Achieve Climate Goals
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing the development of a rapid innovation agenda to make equitable and efficient electric options available for everyone. Under President Biden’s leadership, the United Statesis leading a clean energy transition that’s made in America and leaves no one behind. President Biden’s bold actions to tackle the climate crisis are lowering…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s call with Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., spoke today with Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea. President Biden, calling from Air Force One, personally conveyed that he would be unable to travel to Papua New Guinea to meet with Prime Minister Marape and other Pacific Island Forum leaders due to the need to return to…
Readout of APNSA Jake Sullivan’s Call with President of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon. They discussed the close and enduring bond between the United States and Gabon, as well as a number of global and regional matters, to include cooperation during Gabon’s current term on the United Nations Security Council. Mr. Sullivan reiterated…
FACT SHEET: President Biden and ASEAN Leaders Launch the U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
At the 10th annual U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, President Biden and the ASEAN leaders will elevate U.S.-ASEAN relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). President Biden will also attend the annual East Asia Summit, further demonstrating the United States’ prioritization of the Indo-Pacific and the ASEAN-led regional architecture. At both summits, President Biden will reaffirm the United States’ strong support for…
