Vice President Biden met today with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. They discussed political, diplomatic, and security developments in Iraq. The Prime Minister discussed his government’s national program and commitment to address longstanding political disputes as part of an effort to…
Category: Statement and Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jill Appell – Member, Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations C. Fred Bergsten – Member, Advisory Committee for Trade Policy…
As the President has said, we take seriously the terrorist threat posed by fighters in Iraq, Syria, and the broader region, including foreign terrorist fighters. More than 15,000 foreign terrorist fighters from more than 80 countries have traveled to Syria…
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco called President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen today to convey President Obama’s strong support for President Hadi and the Yemeni people as they move forward from recent setbacks…
President Obama and the U.S. Government continue to drive a robust agenda to stem corruption around the world and hold to account those who exploit the public’s trust for private gain. Preventing corruption preserves funds for public revenue and thereby…
Three years ago, President Obama joined with the leaders of seven other nations to launch the Open Government Partnership (OGP), an international partnership between governments and civil society to promote transparency, fight corruption, energize civic engagement, and leverage new technologies…
Designated Area in the South-Central Pacific Ocean is Home to Pristine and Biodiverse Marine Ecosystems That Are Vulnerable to the Impacts of Climate Change WASHINGTON, DC — As part of this Year of Action, President Obama will sign a proclamation…
The U.S. Continues to Lead International Efforts to Combat Global Climate Change and Prepare for its Impacts Today, at the United Nations Climate Summit in New York, President Obama announced a new set of tools to harness the unique scientific…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE September 23, 2014 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In my reports of August 8 and 17…
In September 2013, President Obama launched Stand with Civil Society, a global call to action to support, defend, and sustain civil society amid a rising tide of restrictions on its operations globally. Working in partnership with other governments, the philanthropic…
