Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Elections in Burkina Faso
The United States congratulates the people of Burkina Faso for participating in peaceful and orderly elections on November 29, marking a major milestone in the country’s democratic progress. In recent…
Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of China Before Bilateral Meeting
Le Bourget Paris, France 9:48 A.M. CET PRESIDENT XI: (As interpreted.) (In progress.) At the present, the world economy is recovering slowly. Terrorism is on the rise and climate change…
Remarks by President Obama at the First Session of COP21
Le Bourget Paris, France 12:47 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Hollande, Mr. Secretary General, fellow leaders. We have come to Paris to show our resolve. We offer our condolences to…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Modi of India before Bilateral Meeting
Le Bourget Paris, France 3:41 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s a pleasure to meet with my friend and partner, Prime Minister Modi of India. During my visit to India earlier…
Remarks by President Obama in Mission Innovation Announcement
Le Bourget Civil Society Village Paris, France 5:12 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. Prime Minister Modi and I apologize for being late but, I can assure you, we were…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of China
The President met today with Chinese President Xi Jinping to reaffirm their shared determination to work together and with others to achieve an ambitious climate agreement at the Paris climate…
U.S.-China Joint Statement on COP21
President Obama and President Xi met in Paris on November 30 on the opening day of the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India
President Obama met today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss their efforts to put in place a lasting framework to address global climate change. The two leaders…
FACT SHEET: Visa Waiver Program Enhancements
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) permits visa free travel for 20 million visitors per year to the United States for citizens of 38 program partner countries around the world. VWP…
Statement by Vice President Biden on the shooting in Colorado Springs
Last night it was confirmed that four more young children spent their Thanksgiving holiday without their mother and father who were shot and killed by a gunman and hostage-taker in…