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,…
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Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the appointment of Ambassador Cindy McCain as Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme
The United States welcomes the appointment of Ambassador Cindy McCain as the next Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme. With decades of humanitarian and business experience, Ambassador McCain will bring her strong leadership to one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. Her appointment comes at a critical period as the…
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Support for the Reauthorization of Vital Intelligence Collection Authorities
The Biden-Harris Administration strongly supports the reauthorization by Congress of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a vital intelligence collection authority, which the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence conveyed today in a joint letter to congressional leadership. Section 702 has proven a cornerstone of U.S. national security. This authority is an…
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Welcoming the Aqaba Meeting and Communique
We welcome the meeting held today in Aqaba, Jordan, between senior officials of Israel, the Palestinian Authority (PA), Jordan, Egypt, and the United States. This was the first meeting of its kind in years, and resulted in the Aqaba Communiqué, with commitments by the Government of Israel and the PA to de-escalate and prevent further…
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on UN Vote To Support Peace in Ukraine
Nearly one year after Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, 141 countries — from every continent and every corner of the world — issued a powerful call for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine in line with the principles of the UN Charter. By overwhelmingly voting in favor of the UN General Assembly resolution…
On-the-Record Press Call by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
Via Teleconference 10:23 A.M. CET MR. SAVETT: Good morning, everyone. This is Sean Savett from the National Security Council. Thank you, everyone, for joining this on-the-record press call today with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, to preview the day and the President’s speech tonight. Jake, I’ll turn it over to you for some opening remarks. After that,…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Historically Black College and University Presidents
Today, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan met with 18 leaders of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to discuss a range of issues, including partnerships to advance national security, recruitment of graduates from their campuses for national security careers, and campus security. This was the first ever engagement with HBCU…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin of Ireland
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Micheál Martin, Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence of Ireland. They discussed their shared commitment to continue supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia’s brutal war, and reviewed their efforts to provide economic, humanitarian, and security assistance to Ukraine. They also discussed their countries’…
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria
The United States is profoundly concerned by the reports of today’s destructive earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. We stand ready to provide any and all needed assistance. President Biden has directed USAID and other federal government partners to assess U.S. response options to help those most affected. We will continue to closely monitor the situation in…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting With Baltic and Polish National Security Advisors
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with his counterparts from NATO Allies Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. They exchanged views on European security, reaffirming their unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of continued Russian aggression. They welcomed the ongoing provision of security assistance to Ukraine and discussed the importance of continuing to impose costs on Russia,…
