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…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at U.S.-Caribbean Leaders Meeting
Atlantis Conference Center Paradise Island, Bahamas THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Prime Minister Davis. And I congratulate you and your country on its upcoming 50th anniversary of independence. It is my understanding, to your point, that I am the highest elected official from the United States to visit the Bahamas since you gained independence 50…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials to Preview the U.S.-Brazil Partnership for Workers’ Rights
Via Teleconference(September 19, 2023) 3:18 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you so much, [operator]. And thank you to everyone for joining us today. This is a background call previewing President Biden’s meeting with President Lula and the announcement of the U.S.-Brazil Partnership for Workers’ Rights. On the call today we have [senior administration official] and [senior…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Dennis B. Hankins, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of HaitiDennis B. Hankins is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor. He currently serves at the…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby En Route Dallas, TX
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Dallas, Texas 5:07 P.M. MST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. I just have two things at the top, and then I’ll turn it over to the Admiral for his update. Today, in Chandler, Arizona, President Biden announced a preliminary agreement with Intel for a CHIPS award for up to $8.5 billion.…
FACT SHEET: New Actions from the Biden-Harris Administration to Hold Perpetrators of Sexual Violence Accountable
As President Biden has said, it’s on all of us—government, international organizations, civil society, and individual citizens—to forcefully condemn sexual violence without equivocation and without exception. Following the end of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence on December 10, we are reminded that the human rights and safety of women and girls remain…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
2:13 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, everybody. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I have, I think, one thing for you at the top, and then we’ll get started. So, before we get started, I wanted to preview what to expect tomorrow night with — when President Biden delivers his third State of…
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Unanimous UN Security Council Vote Addressing the Situation in Haiti
Today’s decision at the United Nations Security Council is an important step to help the people of Haiti during this critical time. The rapid and unanimous vote in support of the Security Council resolution proposed by Mexico and the United States, to impose sanctions measures and hold accountable those actors who are undermining stability in…
Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Call with President Irfaan Ali of Guyana
Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer spoke on the phone today with President Irfaan Ali of Guyana to discuss regional security and stability as well as ways to deepen our bilateral relationship, including our unwavering support for Guyana’s sovereignty. During the call, Mr. Finer welcomed Guyana’s leadership as the current Chair of the Caribbean…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada in Mexico City on the margins of the North American Leaders’ Summit to discuss joint efforts to drive economic competitiveness and inclusive growth, meet ambitious climate commitments, strengthen cooperation on security and defense, and address regional and global challenges, including Russia’s…
