Los Estados Unidos se ven alentados por los recientes desarrollos en las negociaciones de paz en Colombia, incluyendo el plazo de seis meses parar firmar un acuerdo final. Esperamos que las negociaciones concluyan exitosamente y sean la base para una…
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President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece to congratulate him on his party’s success in the September 20 elections. President Obama noted that the United States looks forward to working with the new Greek…
The President spoke by phone today with President Ollanta Humalla of Peru regarding bilateral and broader economic issues. More specifically, they discussed the status of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. Both leaders agreed on the importance of an agreement with high standards…
The United States is encouraged by recent developments in the Colombia peace negotiations, including the six-month timeline for signing a final agreement. We are hopeful that negotiations will conclude successfully and lay the foundation for a lasting peace after more…
The President today delegated authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $45 million in defense articles and services, as well as military education and training, to support Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria’s efforts…
Hoy el Presidente recibió en la Casa Blanca a Su Santidad, el Papa Francisco, y le agradeció por las maneras en las que él inspira a las personas alrededor del mundo a dedicarse a la justicia, piedad, compasión, en particular…
Today the President hosted His Holiness Pope Francis at the White House and thanked him for the ways in which he is inspiring people around the world to embrace justice, mercy, and compassion, particularly toward those who have been marginalized. …
Yogi Berra was an American original – a Hall of Famer and humble veteran; prolific jokester and jovial prophet. He epitomized what it meant to be a sportsman and a citizen, with a big heart, competitive spirit, and a selfless…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with leaders and representatives of civil society organizations to discuss the potential impact of China’s draft foreign non-governmental organization (NGO) law on international NGOs and civil society in China. Today’s discussion focused…
As more than 2 million Muslims from around the world and across the United States mark the end of their holy pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid…
