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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with National Security Advisor Henrik Landerholm of Sweden.  Mr. Sullivan underscored the United States’ strong support for Sweden joining NATO as soon as possible and applauded the Turkish parliament’s ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession today. They welcomed the recent signing of the U.S.-Sweden Defense Cooperation Agreement.  Mr. Sullivan…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo of Japan, and National Security Advisor Eduardo Año of the Philippines held a trilateral phone call on December 13, 2023, to reaffirm their commitment to freedom of navigation and international law in the South China Sea and East China Sea and the fundamental importance of…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Japanese National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo on March 26, 2024 at the White House to discuss the upcoming Official Visit of Prime Minister Kishida to the United States next month.  The two discussed next steps to finalize key deliverables for the Prime Minister’s visit to ensure its historic…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan convened the Quint national security advisors of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom at the White House today.  Noting that it is also Ukraine’s Independence Day, participants reiterated their enduring commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression for as long as it takes, and to aiding…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Philippine National Security Advisor Eduardo M. Año.  Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Ano discussed preparations for the visit of Philippine President Marcos to the White House and the historic Japan-Philippines-U.S. trilateral leaders’ summit.  Mr. Sullivan also emphasized U.S. support for the Philippines following the PRC Coast Guard and…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke on the phone yesterday with South African National Security Advisor Dr. Sydney Mufamadi. The two National Security Advisors reaffirmed the strong partnership between South Africa and the United States, and discussed a wide range of topics, including a shared commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza;…

On Saturday, December 9, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with ROK National Security Advisor Cho Tae-Yong and Japanese National Security Advisor Takeo Akiba for the fourth trilateral National Security Advisors trilateral meeting of the Biden-Harris Administration. Their meeting follows just four months after the historic Camp David Summit, in which President Biden, President Yoon, and…

National Security Advisor Sullivan held a trilateral call with National Security Secretariat Secretary General Akiba Takeo of Japan and National Security Office Director Cho Tae-yong of the Republic of Korea to exchange views on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including the recent summit meeting between Russian President Putin and DPRK leader Kim. The…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke over the phone today with Philippine National Security Advisor Eduardo M. Año.  Mr. Sullivan reiterated U.S. support for our Philippine allies following the PRC Coast Guard and maritime militia’s dangerous and unlawful actions on October 22 obstructing a routine Philippine resupply to Second Thomas Shoal.  Mr. Sullivan and Mr.…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke on the phone today with National Security Advisor Sydney Mufamadi of South Africa.  National Security Advisor Sullivan appreciated the seriousness with which President Ramaphosa had addressed the concerns about the Lady R’s activities last year.  The two National Security Advisors reaffirmed the strong partnership between South Africa and the United States, and recommitted…