Category: Apr2014

Vice President Biden spoke this morning with Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka.  The Vice President underscored the ironclad commitment of the United States to the collective defense of NATO under Article 5.  The two leaders discussed the situation in eastern Ukraine and agreed that the Ukrainian government had taken significant steps to implement the April…

The Vice President spoke this morning with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.  The Vice President congratulated Hungary on its 15-year anniversary in NATO and noted the United States’ steadfast commitment to the Alliance’s collective defense under Article 5.  The two leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine and agreed that Russia would face further costs for…

The War Memorial of Korea Seoul, Republic of Korea 1:28 P.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, good afternoon.  Annyeonghaseyo.  It is an honor to be here at the War Memorial of Korea.  In a few moments, I’ll lay a wreath to pay tribute to our servicemembers who’ve given their lives in defense of our freedom.  And…

Blue House Seoul, Republic of Korea 4:21 P.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  I would like to thank President Park for welcoming me here today.  I’m so grateful for the opportunity to come back to the Republic of Korea.  But I am very mindful that my visit comes at a time of deep mourning for the people…

Blue House Seoul, Republic of Korea 5:49 P.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  So we just had an excellent meeting, and I know that we’ll have the opportunity to answer questions from the press about policy.  But I just wanted to make a brief remark about these remarkable artifacts. These are historic seals that were part of…

Grand Hyatt Hotel Seoul, Republic of Korea 9:11 A.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, I want to thank Jim Kim and the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea for hosting us.  And I’m very pleased to be meeting with these business leaders, both Korean and American, who have been in discussions with Michael Froman, our Ambassador…

The relationship between the United States of America and Japan is founded on mutual trust, a common vision for a rules-based international order, a shared commitment to upholding democratic values and promoting open markets, and deep cultural and people-to-people ties. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone for regional peace and security as well as a…

On the occasion of President Obama’s visit to the Republic of Korea, the United States-Republic of Korea Alliance is stronger and deeper than ever.  Originally forged in the shared sacrifice of our peoples 61 years ago, our Alliance today is the linchpin of peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region and an increasingly comprehensive global…

Today the President spoke with President Hollande of France, Chancellor Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Renzi of Italy, and Prime Minister Cameron of the UK to consult about the alarming situation in eastern Ukraine.  The leaders noted the positive steps that Ukraine had taken to move forward on the actions to which it committed in…

Vice President Biden spoke this morning with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.  The Vice President and Emir consulted on regional issues, including the conflict in Syria.  Both leaders reaffirmed the important and enduring strategic and economic relationship between Qatar and the United States.