Today, Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met with leaders of U.S.-based Black civil rights groups to have a dialogue about the crisis in Haiti and U.S. efforts to support the Haitian people. Mr. Finer underscored the Administration’s commitment to ensuring a better future for Haiti and outlined the…
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Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on UN Security Council Resolution Authorizing a Multinational Security Support Mission for Haiti
Today’s decision at the United Nations Security Council to authorize a Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission for Haiti marks an important milestone in bringing much-needed help to the people of Haiti who have suffered for far too long at the hands of violent criminals. We thank our partners at the council for moving swiftly to…
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148)
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) While some positive efforts have been made to resolve the instability in Haiti, there remain heightened security concerns for the United States Embassy and its supporting facilities in Port-au-Prince. To protect United States diplomatic personnel and diplomatic facilities, on March 12, 2024, at my direction, a security force of military…
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. met today with President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic at the White House to deepen the U.S.-Dominican Republic bilateral relationship and discuss a number of shared priorities. The two leaders discussed how our two countries can continue to closely cooperate to create sustainable economic development for our people, including…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with President William Ruto of Kenya
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with President William Ruto of Kenya today to thank him for answering Haiti’s call to serve as the lead nation of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. They welcomed the successful vote at the United Nations Security Council yesterday authorizing the MSS to bring relief to the people of…
Readout of Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez’s Visit to the Dominican Republic
Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez travelled to the Dominican Republic January 8-10 to build on the November 2 discussions between President Joe Biden and President Luis Abinader on economic cooperation, combatting climate change, and addressing the humanitarian and security crisis in Haiti. Senior Advisor Perez was…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with President Irfaan Ali of Guyana
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with President Irfaan Ali of Guyana to build on previous meetings between U.S. and Guyanese officials to deepen our bilateral relationship. Sullivan was joined by National Security Advisor for the Vice President Philip Gordon. During the meeting, National Security Advisor Sullivan noted the United States’ interest in partnering…
Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Travel to Guyana and Colombia
Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer travelled to Guyana and Colombia on February 4-5 to continue U.S. cooperation with our regional partners on issues of mutual interests, including democratic governance, economic stability, and regional security. He was accompanied by National Security Council’s Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Juan González. In Guyana, Mr. Finer…
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil today on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The two leaders discussed the launch of the Partnership for Workers’ Rights, the first joint U.S.-Brazil global initiative to advance the rights of working people around the world, including how our two…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Alicia Bárcena Ibarra
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan hosted Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alicia Bárcena Ibarra and Mexican officials at the White House to discuss a range of issues of mutual priority and concern. During the meeting, they committed to continue addressing the root causes of migration and increase enforcement along our shared border. National Security Advisor Sullivan…
