Category: 2015

On the occasion of President Xi’s State Visit to Washington, D.C., the United States and China today marked another major milestone in their joint leadership in the fight against climate change with the release of a U.S.-China Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change. The Statement, which builds on last November’s historic announcement by President Obama…

The United States and China recognize their shared interest in promoting a strong and open global economy, inclusive growth and sustainable development, and a stable international financial system, supported by the multilateral economic institutions founded at the end of World War II that have benefited the peoples of both nations.  Both countries recognize and value…

Below is a list of expected attendees at tonight’s China State Dinner. Additional details about the State Dinner are available here. The President and Mrs. Obama  His Excellency Xi Jinping, The President of the People’s Republic of China, and Madame Peng Liyuan The Honorable Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State, and Chair,…

The Vice President spoke to Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi ahead of their meeting on September 29 at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss regional events. Both leaders reaffirmed their joint commitment to combat ISIL and to further strengthen the strong ties between the United States and Iraq.

South Lawn 9:22 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good morning.  Ni hao.  President Xi, Madame Peng, members of the Chinese delegation, on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House.  And on behalf of the American people, welcome to the United States. Across more than two centuries, Americans and Chinese have traded together.  Chinese…

The National Zoo Washington, D.C. 10:59 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Well, good morning, everyone.  I am so thrilled to be here today as we get ready to name the new baby panda.  (Applause.)  It’s very exciting. I want to start by thanking my dear friend, Madame Peng, for joining us.  And thank you once again…

Rose Garden 12:22 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Please have a seat. I want to once again welcome President Xi back to the White House.  We first hosted him here three years ago when he was Vice President.  So this is our sixth meeting.  As a result of our efforts, our two nations…

Summerhall Field Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fort Myer, Virginia 3:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Forty-five years ago — in June of 1970 — a telegram arrived in upstate New York at the home of 18-year-old Marty Dempsey.  “Congratulations,” it read, “You are appointed to the West Point Class of 1974…” (Applause.)  Marty was honored.  But…

State Dining Room 8:19 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, good evening, everyone.  On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House.  (Applause.) President Xi, Madame Peng, members of the Chinese delegation — once again, I want to welcome you as we honor the ties between our nations and our peoples. In our visits…

The United States is encouraged by recent developments in the Colombia peace negotiations, including the six-month timeline for signing a final agreement.  We are hopeful that negotiations will conclude successfully and lay the foundation for a lasting peace after more than 50 years of armed conflict.  Sixteen years ago, the United States launched with broad…