President Biden will welcome German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to the White House on February 9. The two leaders will reaffirm their resolute support for Ukraine’s defense of its land and its people against Russia’s war of aggression. They will discuss efforts to prevent regional escalation in the Middle East, their steadfast support for Israel’s right to self-defense, and the…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris, Prime Minister Marin of Finland, and Prime Minister Kristersson of Sweden Before Trilateral Meeting
CommerzbankMunich, Germany VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Well, it is my honor and privilege to be with two very important friends of the United States and allies. And we have had brief discussions, and we’ll now go to a meeting where we’ll have much more extensive conversation about our mutual commitment to the transatlantic Alliance, to Ukraine…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:10 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Good afternoon. Also, happy belated Father’s Day to all the dads in here. Hopefully, you were well taken care of yesterday. So, a couple of things at the top, and then we’ll get going. So, I want to say a few words…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Polish Secretary of State, Head of the National Security Bureau Jacek Siewiera
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Polish Secretary of State, Head of the National Security Bureau, Jacek Siewiera. Mr. Sullivan expressed the United States’ solidarity with Poland, our close NATO Ally, as it deals with reports of a missile temporarily entering Polish airspace. Mr. Sullivan pledged technical assistance as needed and assured his…
Memorandum on Presidential Determination Terminating the Designation of Afghanistan as a Major Non-NATO Ally
Presidential DeterminationNo. 2022-24 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Terminating the Designation of Afghanistan as a Major Non-NATO Ally By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C.…
On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
10:08 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining. Sorry we’re running a little bit late. Kirby was giving us a history lesson. He has a few things here at the top, and then we’ll get through as many questions as we can. MR. KIRBY: Good morning, everybody. Thank you. So just two things at…
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Congratulating Prime Minister Al-Sabah of Kuwait
I send my congratulations to Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah of Kuwait for his appointment as Prime Minister by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The U.S.-Kuwait relationship has been forged over decades to enhance peace and security in the Middle East. Kuwait is a Major Non-NATO Ally of the United…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan with Prime Minister Kallas of Estonia
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia to reaffirm the strength of the bilateral relationship and our close coordination as NATO Allies. They discussed a full range of challenges, including with respect to European security, cyber, the Middle East, and the People’s Republic of China. They also underscored their shared commitment to…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Julie Smith, Nominee to be Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Julianne “Julie” Smith is currently serving as United States Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), with the rank…
Remarks by President Biden and President Andrzej Duda of Poland After Bilateral Meeting
Presidential PalaceWarsaw, Poland 2:17 P.M. CET PRESIDENT DUDA: (As interpreted.) Your Excellency, Mr. President; ministers, distinguished ambassadors, and distinguished guests gathered here today; our dear American friends, our allies. Mr. President, first and foremost, on behalf of myself and the entire Polish delegation but also on behalf of the entire Polish society and all those present in…
