The Biden-Harris Administration continues to prioritize global health security as a critical component of national biodefense. The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as HIV/AIDS, Ebola, mpox and other outbreaks in recent years, has demonstrated the catastrophic impacts infectious diseases can have on health, economies, and societies, regardless of where they start. The United States partners with…
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Fact Sheet: U.S.-Africa Partnerships in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Promoting gender equity and equality is a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in Africa and around the world. Advancing the status of women and girls is not only a matter of human rights, justice, and fairness—it is also a strategic imperative that reduces poverty and promotes sustainable economic growth, increases access to education, improves health…
A Proclamation on World Trade Week, 2023
My Administration is committed to building an economy from the bottom up and middle out, ensuring every worker gets a fair shot at the American Dream. Global trade is a key part of making that dream a reality. By expanding markets around the world for American businesses and crafting rules for fair competition,…
Remarks by Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall at the United Nations Security Council High-Level Debate on “Counterterrorism in Africa – An Imperative for Peace, Security, and Development”
Mr. President, I want to begin by expressing my gratitude to you for bringing us all together and for elevating this vital conversation. Your country is on the frontlines, surrounded by security threats on your borders. Your government has developed a thoughtful approach to countering terrorism, and you have distinguished yourself as a regional leader…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Robert Godec, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Thailand Vinay Singh, Nominee for Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development Kalpana Kotagal, Nominee for Commissioner on the Equal…
International Counter Ransomware Initiative 2023 Joint Statement
The 50 members of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI)—Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, the European Union, France, Germany, Greece, India, INTERPOL, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal,…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on President Biden’s Meeting with President Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya
Via Teleconference 10:37 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hello, good morning, everyone, from the National Security Council. On behalf of the NSC press team, I would like to welcome you all to an on-background call to discuss President Biden’s meeting today with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya. Today, for your reference, we are joined by [senior administration official]. This call…
Remarks by President Biden and President Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 3:13 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: I’m happy to have the President of Kenya here, President Kenyatta. It’s an honor to welcome you to the White House, to the Oval Office. Good to see you again. And, you know, the U.S.-Kenya strategic partnership is essential — we both, I think, believe is essential to addressing key…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Secures Voluntary Commitments from Leading Artificial Intelligence Companies to Manage the Risks Posed by AI
Voluntary commitments – underscoring safety, security, and trust – mark a critical step toward developing responsible AI Biden-Harris Administration will continue to take decisive action by developing an Executive Order and pursuing bipartisan legislation to keep Americans safe Since taking office, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the entire Biden-Harris Administration have moved with urgency…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at UNICEF Champions for Children Event
New York, NY *** Thank you, Cathy for asking me to join you for this very special evening as we begin a week of engagement around the UN General Assembly. It’s wonderful to be here with so many colleagues and friends – Rania, Mathilde, Agata, and Philippa serving alongside you as First Lady of the…
