June 24, 2024 Presidential Determination No. 2024-05 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Designation of Kenya 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.…
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Statement from President Joe Biden Welcoming Sweden to NATO
Today, I am honored to welcome Sweden as NATO’s 32nd Ally. 75 years ago—when the United States and 11 other nations came together to establish the North Atlantic Treaty Organization—President Truman said the Alliance, “would create a shield against aggression and fear of aggression.” Today, that shield—and transatlantic security—is stronger than ever with the formal addition of Sweden to…
Message to Congress on Intent to Designate Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing notice of my intent to designate Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally. I am making this designation in recognition of Kenya’s many years of contributions to…
Statement from President Joe Biden on NATO’s 75th Anniversary
Today, we celebrate a historic milestone: the 75th anniversary of NATO. This is the greatest military alliance in the history of the world. But it didn’t happen by accident, nor was it inevitable. Generation after generation, the United States and our fellow Allies have chosen to come together to stand up for freedom and push back against…
Remarks by President Biden and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. Secretary General, welcome back to the Oval Office. I have to say ahead of time, I’m going to miss you. I’m going to miss you. You know, I believe that this — this one of the most consequential moments for Europe since World War Two. I think you do too. NATO…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of NATO
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ahead of NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington, DC next month, which the President will host. The President welcomed steps NATO Allies are taking to support Ukraine and to deepen partnerships, including in the Indo-Pacific. President Biden…
Readout of National Security Advisor Sullivan’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They welcomed Turkiye’s recent approval of Sweden’s NATO membership and expressed a shared desire to see Sweden join the Alliance as soon as possible. Secretary General Stoltenberg noted NATO’s Allies’ unflinching support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russian…
Statement from President Joe Biden Welcoming Finland to NATO
Today, I am proud to welcome Finland as NATO’s 31st Ally. Seventy-four years ago today—as the United States and 11 other nations came together to form the North Atlantic Treaty Organization—President Truman said, “if there is anything inevitable in the future, it is the will of the people of the world for freedom and for peace.” Today,…
Remarks by President Biden, President Andrzej Duda, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland Before Bilateral Meeting
East Room(March 12, 2024) 3:42 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, gentlemen, welcome. Great to have you back in Washington, and good seeing you all again. And, Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, it’s an honor to welcome you to a historic anniversary. It’s kind of interesting. Twenty-five years ago today, on this very day, Poland joined…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting With Baltic Security Advisors
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with his counterparts from NATO Allies Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. They expressed unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of continued Russian aggression. They also discussed preparations for the July 9-11 NATO Summit in Washington, including concrete steps Allies are working toward to bring Ukraine closer to NATO and to ensure that…
