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…
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FACT SHEET: United States Welcomes Growing Contributions to Global Security from NATO’s Indo-Pacific Partners
The United States warmly welcomes attendance by NATO’s Indo-Pacific Partners (IPP) Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) at the NATO Summit in Washington, DC, which celebrates 75 years of the most successful and enduring Alliance in history. Since taking office, President Biden has worked to strengthen the critical ties between our…
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with NATO’s Indo-Pacific Partners
On the margins of the NATO Summit, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. briefly met today with President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of New Zealand, and Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles of Australia. The leaders discussed the increasing connectivity…
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…
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…
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…
Remarks by President Biden on the 75th Anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Alliance
5:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Welcome. In 1949, when leaders of 12 countries, including President Truman, came together in this very room, history was watching. It had been four years since the surrender of the Axis powers and the end of the most devastating world war the world had ever, ever known. Here,…
FACT SHEET: Advancing Women, Peace and Security at the NATO 75th Anniversary Summit
The status of women and girls and the stability and security of nations are inextricably linked. When women have equal opportunities to participate and lead, economies grow, education rates and health outcomes improve, and political instability and violence decline. NATO Allies have recognized the importance of women to peace and security. The Transatlantic relationship is…
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…
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…