The United States and Zambia maintain a strong relationship based on shared democratic values, growing commercial engagement, longstanding health cooperation, and enduring people-to-people ties. The United States applauds Zambia’s leadership in the region toward transparent and accountable governance as the recent African co-host of President Biden’s Second Summit for Democracy. The Vice President’s travel to Lusaka…
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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route Los Angeles, CA
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Los Angeles, California 1:51 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. Hey, everybody. I have a topper for you, and then I’ll hand it over to Jake. Okay. Whoa. Thanks for joining us for our trip to Los Angeles where the President looks forward to — (eye glasses fall off) — that’s…
FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Initiatives to Strengthen U.S. Partnership with Ghana and Promote Regional Security
The United States and Ghana enjoy a strong bilateral relationship based on deep historical, cultural, and economic ties, as well as shared democratic values. The United States and Ghana partner closely to solve common challenges, in West Africa and globally, and the United States is committed to strengthening that partnership. The Vice President’s travel to…
A Proclamation on National Volunteer Week, 2023
This week, we honor the selfless spirit of Americans who volunteer, and we sound the call for more Americans to seize opportunities to serve their communities. Every day across America, volunteers are performing extraordinary acts of service. They are repairing and rebuilding homes, educating our youth, and connecting people to jobs. They are supporting…
FACT SHEET: President Joseph R. Biden and General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong Announce the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
During a historic state visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, President Joseph R. Biden and General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong elevated U.S.‐Vietnam relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, renewing the strength and dynamism of the U.S.‐Vietnam relationship as both countries work together to achieve our shared goals of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. The unprecedented and momentous…
FACT SHEET: Quad Leaders’ Tokyo Summit 2022
In Tokyo, President Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Modi of India, and Prime Minister Kishida of Japan will advance the Quad’s ambitious and diverse agenda, including through a major new initiative to improve maritime domain awareness across the Indo-Pacific. The leaders of the Quad nations—Australia, India, Japan, and the United States—will…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the Upcoming Visit of President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa
Via Teleconference 2:36 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. This is [senior administration official]. This call will be on background, for attribution to a “senior administration official.” For awareness, not for reporting, on the line is [senior administration official]. The contents of the call will be embargoed until 5:00 a.m. Eastern time tomorrow, Friday, September 16th. …
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on the President’s Trip to The Middle East
Via Teleconference (June 13, 2022) 8:01 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone. This call will be on background attributable to a senior administration official. For your awareness, not for reporting, on the line is [senior administration official]. The contents of the call will be embargoed until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, June 14th. And, [senior administration official], I’ll…
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Biden-Harris Administration Launches American Climate Corps
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic climate agenda, yesterday the Administration launched the American Climate Corps, a workforce training and service initiative that will ensure more young people have access to the skills-based training necessary for good-paying careers in the clean energy and climate resilience economy. The American Climate Corps will mobilize a new,…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Participation in the East Asia Summit
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today attended the annual East Asia Summit (EAS) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. President Biden reaffirmed the enduring U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific, with ASEAN at its center. The President reviewed efforts to deliver on his vision for an Indo-Pacific region that is free and open, connected, prosperous, resilient, and secure. President Biden underscored…
