The White House

Office of the Vice President

For Immediate Release
May 12, 2014

Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden to Travel to Romania and Cyprus

WASHINGTON, DC – The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Romania and Cyprus from May 20-23, 2014.  The Vice President will discuss with the leadership of both countries the international community’s response to Russia’s illegal military intervention and destabilizing actions in Ukraine.  The Vice President will also address the need to deepen economic ties, including through the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP); to recommit to strengthening democratic institutions across the region; and to undertake a sustained and collective effort to bolster Europe’s energy security. 

In Bucharest, the Vice President will meet with Romanian President Băsescu and Prime Minister Ponta.  He will also deliver remarks to Romanian civil society and youth leaders, and will meet with American and Romanian troops conducting a joint capacity-building exercise. The Vice President will underscore the United States’ ironclad commitment to the collective defense of NATO under Article 5, and express appreciation for Romania’s contributions to regional and global security.  

At the invitation of President Anastasiades, the Vice President will visit Cyprus, where he will meet with political leaders from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, civil society representatives, and faith leaders.  The Vice President will emphasize the United States’ strong support for a comprehensive settlement to reunify the island as a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality.  The Vice President will urge all parties on the island to intensify their work on behalf of peace and security in the region, and stress the important role that all citizens can play in promoting mutual understanding between the two communities.

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Oficina del Vice Presidente

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA

8 de mayo de 2014

Informe sobre la Llamada del Vicepresidente a la Presidente Dilma Rousseff de Brasil

Hoy, el vicepresidente llamó a la Presidenta de Brasil Dilma Rousseff para hablar sobre su próxima visita al Brasil para asistir a la Copa Mundial FIFA del 2014. El vicepresidente le informó a la Presidenta Rouseff sobre sus planes de asistir al partido entre Estados Unidos y Ghana el 16 de junio en Natal, y los dos acordaron de que el vicepresidente después continuará a Brasilia el 17 de junio para reunirse con la Presidenta Rousseff y el vicepresidente Michel Temer. El vicepresidente reafirmó la importancia de la relación bilateral y subrayó nuestro compromiso para avanzar la cooperación entre Estados Unidos y Brasil en una amplia gama de temas. El vicepresidente y la Presidente Rouseff también hablaron sobre desarrollos regionales y la importancia de trabajar juntos con otros países en las Américas para abordar los desafíos políticos, económicos y sociales.

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The White House

Office of the Vice President

For Immediate Release
May 08, 2014

Readout of the Vice President's Call with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff

Today, the Vice President called Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to discuss his upcoming visit to Brazil to attend the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Vice President informed President Rousseff of his plans to attend the June 16th match in Natal between the United States and Ghana, and the two agreed that the Vice President would continue on to Brasilia on June 17 to meet with President Rousseff and Vice President Michel Temer. The Vice President reaffirmed the importance of the bilateral relationship and underscored our commitment to advancing the U.S.-Brazil cooperation in a broad range of areas. The Vice President and President Rousseff also discussed regional developments and the importance of working together with other countries in the Americas to address current political, economic, and social challenges.

The White House

Office of the Vice President

For Immediate Release
May 06, 2014

Readout of Vice President Biden's Call with Panamanian President-elect Juan Carlos Varela

Today, Vice President Biden called President-elect of Panama Juan Carlos Varela to congratulate him on his victory.  The Vice President reaffirmed the historic ties between the United States and Panama, and reiterated our commitment to work as partners in advancing shared goals, including promoting economic prosperity, security, and greater regional integration in Central America.  The Vice President congratulated the Panamanian people for demonstrating their commitment to democratic values through a free, fair, and transparent election process.  The Vice President also underscored the importance of developing a robust agenda for the upcoming 2015 Summit of the Americas to be held in Panama.

Weekly Wrap Up: Ending Sexual Assault, Inspiring the Youth, and More

Jonathan Friedman
May 02, 2014
06:30 PM EST

This week, the President returned from his trip to Asia; we launched a new website to help end sexual assault violence; the First Lady encouraged students to reach higher by completing their education; Team USA took part in the Let's Move! Olympics Opening Ceremony; and more. Check out what else you may have missed in this week's wrap up.

1 is 2 Many

One in five college-aged women is sexually assaulted in college – most often by someone she knows. Earlier this week, the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault released its first-ever report, which included that unnacceptable statistic, and announced a series of actions to help address the problem and make sure victims know they are not alone. Vice President Biden, who championed the Violence Against Women Act in Congress back in 1990, spoke about the issue this week and revealed a new public service announcement about the issue:

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In addition to the powerful video, we launched NotAlone.gov to make enforcement data and other sexual assault resources accessible to students and schools.

Related Topics: Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Texas

West Wing Week 05/02/14 or, "Old Seoul"

May 01, 2014 | 4:57 | Public Domain

This week the President wrapped up a four country trip to Asia before honoring the Teachers of the Year and speaking on the minimum wage, and the VP announced a series of actions to help address sexual assault.

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West Wing Week 05/02/14 or, "Old Seoul"

Adam Garber
Adam Garber
May 02, 2014
02:30 PM EST

This week the President wrapped up a four country trip to Asia before honoring the Teachers of the Year and speaking on the minimum wage, and the VP announced a series of actions to help address sexual assault.

Related Topics: 2014 Asia Trip, Education, Foreign Policy, Grab Bag, Inside the White House

The White House

Office of the Vice President

For Immediate Release
May 01, 2014

Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Secretary General Shigeru Ishiba of Japan

Today, Vice President Biden met with Liberal Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Shigeru Ishiba at the White House.  The two leaders underscored the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance to regional and global security.  They discussed Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and steps that both countries have recently taken to impose costs on Russia.  The Vice President emphasized the need to keep building strong support for the alliance, to include ensuring the successful conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations that provide meaningful economic benefits to the people of both countries.  The Vice President and Secretary General Ishiba also agreed to cooperate on the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan in order to reduce the impact of U.S. bases in Okinawa, while enhancing the deterrent value of the Alliance.

Vice President Biden Speaks on Preventing Campus Sexual Assault

April 29, 2014 | 26:22 | Public Domain

Vice President Biden delivers remarks at an event releasing the first report of the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault.

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The White House

Office of the Vice President

For Immediate Release
April 29, 2014

Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma of Latvia

Vice President Biden met today with Latvian Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma in the White House. The Vice President underscored the United States’ ironclad commitment to the collective defense of our NATO Allies under Article 5. Prime Minister Straujuma thanked the United States for its tangible commitments to Latvia’s security, including the augmentation of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission and the deployment of paratroopers from the U.S. Army Europe's 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team to conduct exercises in Latvia. The two leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine and agreed on the need for the United States and Europe to remain united in confronting Russia’s destabilizing actions in eastern Ukraine and its illegal occupation of Crimea. The two leaders discussed the critical importance of bolstering Europe’s energy security through coordinated actions among European states. The Vice President and Prime Minister Straujuma also agreed on the pivotal role the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) would play in creating jobs and supporting economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic.