Category: Oct 2015

El Vicepresidente Biden llamó al Presidente-electo guatemalteco James Morales para felicitarlo por su victoria electoral y reafirmar el firme apoyo de los Estados Unidos a Guatemala. El vicepresidente destacó la importancia de la Alianza para la Prosperidad y el trabajo de la Comisión Internacional Contra la Impunidad en Guatemala y se ofreció a trabajar personalmente…

President Obama spoke this afternoon by phone with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to exchange views on recent developments in the Middle East. They discussed the way forward for a political transition in Syria, following constructive talks in Vienna on October 23 among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Russia, and…

WASHINGTON, DC- En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente recalcó la importancia de ser buenos salvaguardias del medio ambiente y  proteger el planeta para las generaciones que nos siguen. Desde que asumió su cargo, el presidente le ha dado prioridad a la protección de aquellos lugares que hacen a los Estados Unidos especial. Ha dicho repetidamente…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President laid out the importance of serving as good stewards of the environment and maintaining the planet for generations to come.  Since taking office the President has prioritized protecting the places that make America special.  He has repeatedly said that no challenge poses a greater threat to…

I offer my profound gratitude to General John Allen as he prepares to depart his role of Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL next month. Thirteen months ago, I asked General Allen once again to postpone his well-earned retirement from government service, including nearly 38 years in the Marines, where he…

Grand Hyatt Washington Washington, D.C. 4:10 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Democrats!  (Applause.)  Hello! AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you! THE PRESIDENT:  I love you, too.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  All right, if you have a seat, have a seat.  Some of you don’t.  It is so good to be with all of you.  (Applause.)  Look, I…

Wednesday, October 28th Fort Belvoir, VA * 11:30AM ET – As part of their Joining Forces initiative and in celebration of the upcoming Invictus Games, the First Lady and Dr. Biden will join  Prince Harry for a visit to Fort Belvoir. During the visit to Fort Belvoir, the First Lady, Dr. Biden, and Prince Harry…

At the invitation of President Obama, Prime Minister Sharif paid an official visit to Washington from October 20 to 23, 2015 that reinforced the commitment of both leaders to an enduring U.S.-Pakistan partnership, a prosperous Pakistan, and a more stable region. President Obama and Prime Minister Sharif held wide-ranging discussions at the White House today.…

The United States and Pakistan have a mutual interest in expanding bilateral trade and investment.   The United States is Pakistan’s largest export destination and one of the largest sources of investment in Pakistan.  The Augmented Plan builds on the successful implementation of the Joint Action Plan on Trade and Investment and adds the following components:…

Energy challenges remain the key structural obstacle to Pakistan’s growth potential, with energy demand expected to double by 2030.  Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of energy as one of his government’s critical priorities.  Since 2009, the United States and Pakistan have established intense cooperation on energy, coordinated through the Energy Working Group…