I send my congratulations to Kishida Fumio on his election by the Diet to be Prime Minister of Japan. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and the world, and I look forward to working closely with Prime Minister Kishida to strengthen our cooperation in the months and…
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Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official After G7 Plenary Session Two
Via Teleconference 12:47 P.M. BST MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everybody. Thanks so much for joining us for a quick background briefing following G7 Session Two: “Building Back Resilient – Winning the Future.” Apologies for the delay and appreciate everyone’s flexibility. We’ll do this on background, attributable to “senior administration officials.” Not for reporting or attribution, but with us…
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan to discuss the policy issues and global challenges that Japan and the United States will face together. They discussed the U.S.-Japan alliance and affirmed its importance as the cornerstone of peace and prosperity in a free and open Indo-Pacific. The leaders…
President Biden Invites 40 World Leaders to Leaders Summit on Climate
Today, President Biden invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate he will host on April 22 and 23. The virtual Leaders Summit will be live streamed for public viewing. President Biden took action his first day in office to return the United States to the Paris Agreement. Days later, on January 27,…
Global COVID-19 Summit: Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better
On September 22, 2021, President Biden convened a virtual Global COVID-19 Summit focused on ending the pandemic and building better health security to prevent and prepare for future biological threats. The President called on the world to collectively end the COVID-19 pandemic as soon as possible, with every country, partner, and organization doing its part,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 16, 2021
11:07 A.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. I know we’re loading briefing after briefing with you guys today. But, okay, happy Friday. I have a couple of items for you at the top. Like all of you, we’re horrified by the shooting overnight at a FedEx facility. The President has been briefed by his team…
Joint Message on the Passing of 10 Years Since the Great East Japan Earthquake
Ten years ago, the Great East Japan Earthquake touched off a trio of disasters that claimed countless lives and caused immense suffering and damage for the people of Japan. On this solemn occasion, we remember all those who were lost, and we extend our deepest condolences to the families and communities who were devastated and who are still mourning such an immense tragedy.…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, March 26, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:45 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Friday. We tried to make this outdoors. It was not technologically possible yet. One day, maybe. I have a couple of items for you at the top. Today, as a part of our “Help is Here” tour, the Vice President and…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge, March 18, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:36 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: We have another great guest today. Joining us today is Secretary — our new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Marcia Fudge, who was confirmed just last week. We wasted no time. As you all know, Secretary Fudge served as U.S. Representative for the…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, April 20, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:08 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. All right, Secretary Fudge would have been impressed with that response this morning. (Laughter.) We’re all awake. A couple of items for all of you before we get started. This afternoon, the President will take…
