The U.S.-EU Task Force on Energy Security met for the 11th time on October 31, 2023, convened by co-chairs Amos Hochstein, Special Presidential Coordinator for Global Infrastructure and Energy Security, and Björn Seibert, Head of Cabinet of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, with the participation of Sarah Ladislaw, Special Assistant to the President and Senior…
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FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Protect Workers and Communities from Extreme Weather
Despite the severe impacts of extreme weather events, Republicans in Congress continue to deny the very existence of climate change and expose their constituents to health and safety dangers Across the country, tens of millions of Americans are experiencing the effects of extreme weather events. From the record-shattering heat wave across the Midwest and Northeast,…
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…
Background Press Call on the Bilateral Relationship with the People’s Republic of China
National Security Council Via Teleconference 6:07 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you all for joining us this evening for a call on the United States’ bilateral engagement with the People’s Republic of China. Just a couple of quick ground rules. For awareness but not for reporting, joining us on the call this evening is [senior administration…
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with Prime Minister Davis of The Bahamas
Vice President Kamala Harris today met with Prime Minister Philip Davis of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Nassau, in advance of the U.S.-Caribbean Leaders Meeting, which the Vice President co-hosted with Prime Minister Davis, current chair of the Caribbean Community. The Vice President welcomed the upcoming celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the independence of The Bahamas and…
Remarks by President Biden and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia Before Bilateral Meeting
4:22 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. President, welcome. Welcome to the White House. We’ve spent a lot of time together over the last several years, and it’s really wonderful that you’re here. I’m grateful for the hospitality you showed me in Bali, and we’re delighted to have you here. Today, we’re talking about taking our relationship to launching…
Australia-United States Joint Leaders’ Statement – An Alliance for our Times
We, Prime Minister Albanese and President Biden, meet at a uniquely consequential time for our Alliance, the Indo-Pacific, and the world. Our partnership reflects more than one hundred years of trust, respect, friendship and shared sacrifice. Our relationship is founded on a shared commitment to supporting an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific, and a peaceful,…
Background Press Call Previewing the Summit of the Americas Climate Deliverables
Via Teleconference 7:40 P.M. PDT MODERATOR: Thank you so much. And good evening, everyone. Thank you so much for joining us today. For those on the East Coast, appreciate joining so late. And apologies for that scheduling, but really appreciate you tuning in. Before I turn it over to my colleagues, I just wanted to…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Strengthen America’s Supply Chains, Lower Costs for Families, and Secure Key Sectors
During the inaugural convening of the new White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Biden will unveil more than 30 new actions to strengthen America’s supply chains As part of his Bidenomics agenda to lower costs for American families, President Biden is announcing nearly 30 new actions to strengthen supply chains critical to America’s…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer Ahead of the G20 Summit
Via TeleconferenceInternational Exhibition-cum-Convention CentreNew Delhi, India 8:09 A.M. IST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Good morning. And this is Karine Jean-Pierre, White House Press Secretary. And I have with me today Jon Finer, our Principal Deputy — Principal Deputy National Security Advisor — MR. FINER: That’s a lot of words. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (Laughs.) A lot of…
