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On October 13, 2023, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer held sessions with Arab and Muslim American community leaders in the wake of Hamas’s abhorrent attack in Israel and the resulting conflict in Gaza.  During the conversations, community leaders shared a range of experiences, suggestions, and concerns. Sullivan and Finer briefed…

From Day One, President Biden defined the climate crisis as the existential threat of our time that required a global effort to put the world on a safer climate trajectory.  In his time as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, Secretary Kerry  — with characteristic passion, diplomatic acumen, and tireless focus — ensured that the United…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Henrik Landerholm, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Sweden.  They discussed the strong ties and close cooperation between the United States and Sweden, including during Sweden’s current presidency of the Council of the European Union.  Mr. Sullivan reiterated the U.S. commitment to welcoming Sweden and…

Today marks an appalling milestone: five years Paul Whelan has spent in wrongful detention in Russia. We once again call on Russia to release him immediately.  We continue to work intensively to bring him home to his loved ones. Our thoughts are with him and his remarkably strong family today. ###

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with newly appointed Republic of Korea (ROK) National Security Advisor Cho Tae-yong in an introductory call today. Mr. Sullivan expressed appreciation for Mr. Cho’s service to the Alliance during his most recent posting as the ROK’s Ambassador to the United States. Mr. Sullivan conveyed his hope that he and…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke over the phone today with Philippine National Security Advisor Eduardo M. Año. During the call, the two reaffirmed the enduring alliance and friendship between our nations, and committed to continuing to work together to address issues of mutual concern, such as ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. The two…

On October 12, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed Hamas’s brutal terrorist attack against Israel and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. On October 13, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer spoke with UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland, joined by USAID Administrator Samantha Power,…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Kim Sung-han, National Security Advisor of the Republic of Korea (ROK). They discussed preparations for the upcoming State Visit by ROK President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee on April 26, 2023 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance and deepen U.S.-ROK political, economic,…

I offer my deepest condolences to President William Ruto, the Kenyan Defence Forces, and the Kenyan people on the loss of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla and several other passengers in a helicopter crash earlier today. During his nearly four decades of service, General Ogolla was a valuable partner in Kenyan-U.S. relations,…

Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates at the White House to reiterate the enduring U.S.-UAE strategic partnership and discuss a range of global and regional issues.  Mr. Sullivan welcomed the UAE’s leadership in the run-up to the COP-28 Summit in the UAE, and its commitment to becoming…