The United States welcomes the peace agreement negotiated and signed by the Afghan government and representatives of Hizb-e Islami Gulbuddin (HIG). We applaud both parties for seeking a peaceful resolution through political dialogue and negotiation, and we commend the agreement…
Category: Statement and Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Tulinabo Salama Mushingi – Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Department of State N. Bruce Duthu–…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Nathan Bruce Duthu, of Vermont, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2022, vice Christopher Merrill, term expired. John D. Minton, Jr., of Kentucky, to…
Even as the United States and the international community act to curb the carbon pollution that is driving climate change, citizens and communities need to prepare for the current and future impacts of a changing climate and work with partners…
Vice President Biden met with President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades today. The Vice President commended President Anastasiades on the leadership he has shown in working with Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci towards reunifying Cyprus as a bizonal,…
Today, the United States hosted a gathering of countries in New York to provide a boost of momentum to the upcoming international negotiations to adopt an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to phase down the potent greenhouse gases known as…
The Vice President met today with President Michel Temer of Brazil to renew their friendship and discuss opportunities for deeper cooperation between the United States and Brazil. The Vice President commended President Temer for his commitment to maintaining Brazil’s regional…
The Vice President met today in New York with Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi to reaffirm U.S. support for Iraq’s stability and security. The Vice President thanked Prime Minister Abadi for Iraq’s role as a valuable partner in the fight…
The Vice President met today with Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci. The Vice President commended Mr. Akinci on the leadership he has shown in working with President Anastasiades to achieve a more prosperous reunified Cyprus, and congratulated him on the…
October 8 and 9, 2016 WASHINGTON – This fall, the White House is opening its gardens and grounds to visitors on Saturday, October 8 from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT, and Sunday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 2:30…
