Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Chicago, Illinois 1:42 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, good morning. Good afternoon. I’ve lost track of time. Excited to have you all joining us on the President’s visit to Illinois, where he will meet with public and private sector leaders who have implemented vaccination requirements, including Governor Pritzker and…
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Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Houthi Attack Against UAE
The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, which killed three innocent civilians. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with the UAE and international partners to hold them accountable. Our commitment to the security of the UAE is unwavering and we stand beside our…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Colombian Minister of Defense Diego Molano and Chief of Staff to the President of Colombia Maria Paula Correa
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Colombian Minister of Defense Diego Molano and Chief of Staff to the Colombian President Maria Paula Correa. Mr. Sullivan underscored the importance of U.S.-Colombia relations and applauded Colombia’s commitment to combating climate change. There was a shared commitment to promoting a peaceful and negotiated outcome…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Pacific Island Country (PIC) Ambassadors
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Pacific Island Country (PIC) ambassadors in Washington and New York. He underscored the Administration’s commitment to expanding U.S. engagement in the Pacific, and the importance of continuing to deepen the relationship between the United States and the Pacific Islands. Mr. Sullivan and the PIC ambassadors discussed…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Secretary General Natthaphon Narkphanit of the Thai National Security Council
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Secretary General of the Thai National Security Council General Natthaphon Narkphanit. Mr. Sullivan expressed the United States’ commitment to the long-standing United States–Thailand alliance based on our shared commitment to peace and stability, but also expressed concern over both recent arrests of Thai protestors and…
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Iran Missile Attack on Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The United States condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s missile attack on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This attack targeted a civilian residence in Erbil, the Kurdistan Region’s capital city, without any justification. The United States stands with Prime Minister Kadhimi and the leaders of the Kurdistan Region, President Nechirvan Barzani, and Prime Minister Masrour Barzani,…
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Houthi Attack Against Saudi Arabia
The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack against Abha in Saudi Arabia, which injured at least a dozen innocent civilians. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with our Saudi and international partners to hold them accountable. As the President told His Majesty King Salman yesterday, we are…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with ASEAN Ambassadors
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone yesterday evening with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ambassadors in Washington. Mr. Sullivan conveyed President Biden’s deep concern regarding the coup in Burma and expressed appreciation for ASEAN nations’ attention to this crisis, noting the importance of regional support for the immediate restoration of Burmese democracy.…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with National Security Advisor Suh Hoon of the Republic of Korea
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Republic of Korea National Security Advisor Suh Hoon. Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Suh reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance, their shared commitment to coordinate closely on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the importance of maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar of India
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar of India to review the strong partnership between the world’s largest democracies. They welcomed cooperation in recent weeks that resulted in deliveries of over $500 million in COVID-19 relief supplies from the U.S. federal and state governments, U.S. companies, and from…