The United States, working with its G-20 partners, has forged a strong and swift response to address global challenges. The multilateral development banks have served as first responders to the world’s poorest following the financial crisis, providing $222 billion in…
Category: Statement and Releases
The U.S. has led international efforts to implement the G-8 Food Security Initiative since its launch at L’Aquila in July 2009. Attached is information on those efforts and three case studies on making a difference in the developing world. …
WASHINGTON – En el mensaje de esta semana, el Presidente Barack Obama le pide al Congreso que apruebe la histórica reforma de Wall Street que pondrá en vigor las reformas financieras más estrictas desde la Gran Depresión. La Ley de…
President Obama and Prime Minister Harper met shortly after the G8 dinner session on Friday night. The two leaders have coordinated closely leading up to – and through – the G8. They reviewed the progress that was made throughout the…
President Obama recognizes that the threat of nuclear proliferation constitutes one of the gravest national security issues confronting the United States. Since taking office, he has sought to strengthen and revitalize the global nonproliferation and disarmament regime. Based on the…
Muskoka, 26 June 2010 We, the Presidents of the OSCE Minsk Group’s Co-Chair countries, France, the Russian Federation, and the United States of America, reaffirm our commitment to support the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan as they finalize the Basic…
President Obama and President Mills are eagerly anticipating the World Cup match between the United States and Ghana this afternoon. They reaffirm the strong ties between the people of our two countries, including our shared passion on the soccer field,…
Attached is the G-8 leaders declaration following the G-8 Summit in Muskoka, Canada. G-8 Muskoka Declaration (pdf)
Attached is the G-8 Leaders statement on Countering Terrorism. Statement from G-8 Leaders on Countering Terrorism (pdf)
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the United Nations’ Convention Against Torture, one of the foremost international human rights documents. The United States was a leader in the document’s drafting, and remains dedicated to supporting its principles at home and…
