Fact sheet: New U.S. Government Actions on Forced Labor in Xinjiang

The PRC’s forced labor practices run counter to our values as a nation and expose American consumers to unethical practices. Fact sheet: New U.S. Government Actions on Forced Labor in Xinjiang Statements and Release June 24, 2021 At the recent G7 Summit in Cornwall, United Kingdom, the world’s leading democracies stood united against forced labor, ... Read More»

The G7 Summit in Pictures

June 13, 2021 – President Biden Meets HM Queen Elizabeth II June 12, 2021 – G7 Summit – The Red Arrows Display June 12, 2021 -G7 Leaders and Guests Plenary Session 4 Health June 11, 2021 – President Biden and Dr Biden Meet HM the Queen at the CEO cocktail reception at the Eden Project, ... Read More»

G7 to Announce Joint Actions on Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains, Anticorruption, and Ransomware

The United States is rallying the world’s democracies to deliver for our people, meet the world’s biggest challenges, and demonstrate our shared values The White House FACT SHEET: G7 to Announce Joint Actions on Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains, Anticorruption, and Ransomware June 13, 2021 Today President Biden and leaders from G7 will demonstrate ... Read More»

Readout: Trilateral Meeting of PM Johnson of the UK, U.S. President Biden, and PM Morrison of Australia

Prime Minster Johnson, President Biden and Prime Minister Morrison met in the margins of the G7 summit in Carbis Bay on 12 June 2021. The White House Readout: Trilateral Meeting of Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom, President Joe Biden, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia June 12, 2021 Prime Minster Johnson, ... Read More»

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on President Biden’s Meetings at the G7 Summit

  The White House Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on President Biden’s Meetings at the G7 Summit June 12, 2021   Via Teleconference 7:00 P.M. BST MODERATOR:  Good evening, everyone.  Thank you so much for joining us for this background briefing.  This call is on background, attributable to “senior administration officials,” and embargoed ... Read More»

G7 to Announce Joint Actions to End Public Support for Overseas Unabated Coal Generation by End of 2021

The United States is rallying the world’s democracies to deliver for our people, meet the world’s biggest challenges, and demonstrate our shared values The White House FACT SHEET: G7 to Announce Joint Actions to End Public Support for Overseas Unabated Coal Generation by End of 2021 June 12, 2021 Today, President Biden and fellow G7 ... Read More»

On the Occasion of the Official Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a very Happy Birthday! A longstanding friend of the United States, the tradition of meeting Flag of United States Presidents throughout her reign continued this week when she met President Biden during the G7 Summit. – U.S. Chargé Yael Lempert PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 12, ... Read More»

U.S. and G7+ Plan to Defeat the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2022 and Prevent the Next Pandemic

The G7+ action plan that will be agreed to by leaders in Cornwall includes vaccinating the world’s most vulnerable, providing emergency supplies, bolstering world-wide economic recovery, and positioning the international community to prepare for, prevent, detect, and respond to future biological catastrophes. FACT SHEET: United States and G7+ Plan to Defeat the COVID-19 Pandemic in ... Read More»

Joint Statement on the Visit of the President Biden at the Invitation of Prime Minister Johnson

The President and the Prime Minister set out a global vision in a new Atlantic Charter to deepen cooperation in democracy and human rights, defence and security, science and innovation, and economic prosperity, with renewed joint efforts to tackle the challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and emerging health threats. The White House Joint ... Read More»

The New Atlantic Charter

Today, the President of the United States and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom reaffirm their commitment to work together to realise our vision for a more peaceful and prosperous future. The White House June 10, 2021 Today, the President of the United States and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom reaffirm their commitment to ... Read More»

Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program and the Effort to Defeat COVID-19 Globally

And today, we’re taking a major step that will supercharge the global fight against this pandemic.  At my direction, the United States will purchase an additional half billion doses from Pfizer — the Pfizer vaccine — that we’ll donate nearly 100 low- and lower-middle-income countries.   They will be the beneficiaries. Read More»

Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the UK, Belgium, and Switzerland

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will accompany President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on his June travel to Cornwall, UK; Brussels, Belgium; and Geneva, Switzerland. Secretary Blinken’s Travel to the UK, Belgium, and Switzerland Press Release Ned Price, Department Spokesperson June 7, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will accompany President Joseph R. Biden, ... Read More»

Secretary of the Treasury Yellen On G7 Finance Ministers’ Commitment to Global Minimum Tax

We agreed concrete actions to address today’s historic challenges and as part of our renewed and urgent effort towards deeper multilateral economic cooperation   Statement from Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen On G7 Finance Ministers’ Commitment to Global Minimum Tax June, 05, 2021 5 June 2021, London, United Kingdom We, the Finance Ministers ... Read More»

Updates to the President’s Travel to the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Switzerland

This will be the first overseas travel by President Biden, who will be joined by First Lady Jill Biden for the stops in the United Kingdom as previously announced The White House Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Updates to the President’s Travel to the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Switzerland Statements & Releases June ... Read More»

G7 Ministers’ Statement on the UN General Assembly Special Session Against Corruption

As the UN Convention against Corruption notes, corruption threatens the stability and security of societies, undermining the institutions and values of democracy, ethical values and justice, and jeopardizing sustainable development and the rule of law. MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 02, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 ... Read More»

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Belarus

[We] condemn in the strongest terms the unprecedented action by the Belarusian authorities in arresting independent journalist Raman Pratasevich and his companion, Sofia Sopega, after forcing flight FR4978 on which they were travelling to land in Minsk on 23 May Read More»

Joint Statement on U.S.-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group Meeting

 The Working Group was formed in 2018 to deepen bilateral regulatory cooperation with a view to the further promotion of financial stability; investor protection; fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and capital formation in both jurisdictions. U.S. Department of the Treasury Press Release May 24, 2021 U.S. and UK participants held the fourth meeting of the ... Read More»

Secretary Janet L. Yellen to Attend G7 Finance Ministers Meeting in London, England

While in London, Secretary Yellen will reinforce the U.S. commitment to policy priorities to promote the global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic including supportive fiscal policies, vaccine access, and distribution.   U.S. Department of the Treasury Press Release May 24, 2021 The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that Secretary Janet L. Yellen will ... Read More»

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab at a Joint Press Availability

REMARKS TO THE PRESS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NO. 9 DOWNING LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM MAY 3, 2021 FOREIGN SECRETARY RAAB: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us. It’s a huge pleasure to welcome Secretary of State Blinken to the UK. Tony, it’s great to have you here with us. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank ... Read More»

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UK Prime Minister Johnson

Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Johnson emphasized the importance of continued U.S.-UK collaboration to lead efforts at NATO, the G7, and with other partners to recover stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic, defend the values of open societies, tackle climate change, and face other global challenges. Read More»

The United States and United Kingdom: Reaffirming Our Alliance

“A key way we will deliver for the American people is by reaffirming and revitalizing our alliances and partnerships around the world.”  – Secretary Antony J. Blinken, March 24, 2021   U.S. Department of State FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON May 02, 2021 Secretary Blinken is attending the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting in ... Read More»

G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting and the Secretary’s Travel to Ukraine

U.S. Department of State G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting and the Secretary’s Travel to Ukraine Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson April 30, 2021 Secretary of State Antony Blinken is attending the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting in London, United Kingdom, May 3-5, 2021. The Secretary has said wherever the rules for international ... Read More»
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