Via Teleconference 8:03 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone. Thanks for joining the call. We’re going to preview of the day ahead for tomorrow here in Hiroshima. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to a senior administration official, and it’s embargoed until 5:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time on May 21st, which is…
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FACT SHEET: Advancing Technology for Democracy
The first wave of the digital revolution promised that new technologies would support democracy and human rights. The second saw an authoritarian counterrevolution. Now, the United States and other democracies are working together to ensure that the third wave of the digital revolution leads to a technological ecosystem characterized by resilience, integrity, openness, trust and…
Remarks by President Biden and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea in Joint Press Conference
Rose Garden 1:43 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, it’s good to see you again, my friend. We’ve met several times over the last year. And each time, we have deepened our nations’ partnership and for the benefit, I think, of both our peoples. And today is no exception. Our nations’ relationship is a…
Quad Leaders’ Joint Statement
20 May 2023, Hiroshima Today, we — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of the United States — met for the third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, hosted by Prime Minister Albanese. Together, we reaffirm our steadfast commitment…
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official Previewing President Biden’s Third Day in the Republic of Korea
Via Teleconference 8:39 A.M. KST MODERATOR: Good morning, everybody. I hope you all had a very restful second night in Seoul. Thanks again for joining us on this background press briefing this morning. As I mentioned on the invite, this call is on background, attributable to “senior administration officials,” and embargoed until the call’s conclusion.…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:15 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. Okay, I’m just going to get — Q Tuesday. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Is it Tuesday? (Laughter.) Holy cow. Happy Tuesday. Q We also lost track every day. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, my gosh. Tom- — time is — Q Speak for yourself. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. It’s Tuesday. Happy…
Leaders’ Joint Statement in Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Alliance between the United States of America and the Republic of Korea
Today President Joseph R. Biden Jr. of the United States (U.S.) and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea (ROK) met in Washington to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. This is the second State Visit of the Biden-Harris Administration. While our two nations are inseparably tied by our deep and…
Background Press Call on the Upcoming Visit of President Marcos of the Philippines
Via Teleconference MODERATOR: Thank you all for joining today’s background call on the visit of President Marcos of the Philippines. On the call today we have [senior administration official], [senior administration official], and [senior administration official]. As a reminder, this call is on background and attributable to senior administration officials. The content of this call will…
Indonesia and International Partners Secure Groundbreaking Climate Targets and Associated Financing
Today, at the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) event at the G20 Summit, President Joko Widodo of Indonesia and leaders of the International Partners Group (IPG) of likeminded countries, co-led by the United States and Japan, and including Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, and the United Kingdom, issued a…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the President’s Trip to Japan
Crowne Plaza HiroshimaHiroshima, Japan 9:25 A.M. JST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Good morning. This podium is very high. (Laughter.) Okay, it’s great to see you guys on the other side of the world. As you can see, to my left, we have National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan here, who’s going to just give a little…