Category: Nov 2015

As part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), President Obama will meet today with 500 emerging leaders from the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries.  The meeting will take place at the three-day YSEALI Summit, the largest ever gathering of alumni from the United States’ initiative to strengthen youth leadership development…

On Friday, November 20, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 3996, the “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II,” which extends through December 4, 2015, authority and funding for the Department of Transportation’s surface transportation programs.

President Obama spoke by phone with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy this evening from Malaysia to discuss counterterrorism cooperation and the counter-ISIL campaign.  Both leaders reiterated their unwavering commitment to defeat ISIL, end the conflict in Syria, and ensure we are doing all we can to protect our citizens from terrorist threats.

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Germany to attend the State Commemoration Service for the former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Helmut Schmidt, on November 23, 2015. Dr. Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State of the United States, will lead the delegation. Members…

The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attack on the many Malian and international guests and employees of the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako. We can confirm that the attack has ended, and we continue to coordinate with U.S officials on the ground to verify the location of all American citizens in…

Philippine International Convention Center Manila, Philippines 2:41 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a great pleasure to have our first formal sit-down between myself and Prime Minister Trudeau. Obviously there are no closer friends that we have than the Canadians. And we share values, we share culture. The ties between our people are extraordinary. We…

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Manila, Philippines 6:38 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is good once again to be with my friend, Prime Minister Abe, and the Japanese delegation. We have been able to forge I think an excellent relationship on a whole host of issues and this gives us an opportunity to continue to…

President Barack Obama met with Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Manila to adopt a set of ambitious initiatives under this year’s theme of “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World.” Now in its 26th year, APEC has contributed to a tremendous rise in economic prosperity that directly benefits approximately 40 percent…

President Obama spoke by phone with President Hollande of France this evening from the Philippines to discuss the latest developments in the investigation into last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris.  President Obama once again expressed condolences on behalf of the American people to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in…

With less than two weeks until the President attends the Conference on Climate Change, the Administration is committed to building momentum and ensuring a variety of stakeholders are at the table to act on climate. As part of that effort, the White House today announced that more than 200 university and college campuses signed the American…