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Hilton HiroshimaHiroshima, Japan 6:57 P.M. JST THE PRESIDENT:  Please have a seat.  I don’t think there’s enough press here.  (Laughs.) Well, good evening, everyone.  Before turning to the important work we accomplished here at the G7, I want to take a few minutes addressing the budget negotiations that I’m heading back home to — to deal with. Before I left for this trip, I met with all four congressional leaders, and we agreed the only way to move forward was on a bipartisan agreement. And we’ve — I’ve done my part.  We put forward a proposal that cuts spending by…

Yamaguchi, Japan Thank you, Trinity. Good afternoon everyone and thank you all for being here on a Sunday! Colonel Rusnok and Katharine, Sergeant Major Gharati and Feride, Mayor Fukuda, Director General Imakyurei, and Rear Admiral Hiragi, I appreciate this warm welcome to your base and this beautiful city.  Ms. Cobb, you, and the DoDEA teachers and staff who “Educate, Engage, and Empower” are such a gift to this community. Thank you for your work. As a military daughter and mom, as a Nana to military-connected grandkids, and as your First Lady, it is an honor to be with you today and to celebrate…

President Biden met today with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea in Hiroshima, Japan. He commended Prime Minister Kishida and President Yoon on their courageous work to improve their bilateral ties, noting that our trilateral partnership and the Indo-Pacific are stronger because of their efforts. The leaders discussed how to take their trilateral cooperation to new heights, including with new coordination in the face of the DPRK’s illicit nuclear and missile threats, on economic security, and on their respective Indo-Pacific Strategies. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/21/readout-of-president-bidens-meeting-with-prime-minister-kishida-fumio-of-japan-and-president-yoon-suk-yeol-of-the-republic-of-korea/

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., met today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend their sovereignty and democracy against Russia’s invasion. President Biden underscored U.S. readiness to continue delivering security assistance to meet Ukraine’s immediate battlefield needs, including today’s announcement of an additional $375 million in ammunition and equipment, as well as to build Ukraine’s long term capacity to defend against and deter Russian aggression. To that end, the leaders discussed U.S. support for a joint effort, with our allies and partners, to train Ukrainian pilots on fourth-generation fighter…

Grand Prince HotelHiroshima, Japan 2:46 P.M. JST PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Well, Mr. President, it’s good to be here with you and your colleagues.  Thanks for making the trip to Japan.  And your — the brave people of Ukraine, led by you and your colleagues here, are just a marvel to the rest of the world.  I’m sure every place you go you’ve gotten that response.  It’s absolutely astounding.  And the brutality with which Putin is conducting this full-blown assault is just — I don’t think even three years ago anybody would have thought it could be anything like this.  That’s why…

20 May 2023, Hiroshima Today, we — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of the United States — met for the third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, hosted by Prime Minister Albanese. Together, we reaffirm our steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient. The global strategic and economic environment is changing rapidly – with direct impacts on countries in the region. We believe we should navigate this time of uncertainty and opportunity together, working closely with our…

Hiroshima, 20 May 2023 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India met in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023 for the fifth convening of the Quad Leaders’ Summit. The Quad is committed to supporting the region’s development, stability, and prosperity to benefit the people of the Indo-Pacific. The leaders’ ambitious efforts include major initiatives on infrastructure, maritime security, public-private partnership, climate, health, critical and emerging technologies, and space. INFRASTRUCTURE The Quad leaders are committed to delivering results for the region. Infrastructure – from roads…

Hiroshima, 20 May 2023 Hosted by the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP We – the Leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States – convened to reaffirm our steadfast commitment to work through the Quad to support a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient. Our vision is for a region that is peaceful and prosperous, stable and secure, and respectful of sovereignty – free from intimidation and coercion, and where disputes are settled in accordance with international law. We seek a region in which all countries and peoples can exercise free choice…

8:43 P.M. JST PRIME MINISTER ALBANESE: Well, good evening, everyone. I’m very honored to be convening the third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit here in Hiroshima. And I want to thank, particularly, Fumio, but also President Biden and Prime Minister Modi as well for showing how we are indeed an outcomes-focused grouping that can get things done and can be flexible to make sure that we achieve these outcomes. PRESIDENT BIDEN: (Laughs.) Well said. PRIME MINISTER ALBANESE: It’s an example — it’s an example of our resolve and also, I think, a clear statement of how important we regard the Quad…

Via Teleconference 8:03 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone. Thanks for joining the call. We’re going to preview of the day ahead for tomorrow here in Hiroshima. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to a senior administration official, and it’s embargoed until 5:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time on May 21st, which is 4:00 p.m. Eastern on May 20th. For your awareness, not for your reporting, on the call here tonight we have [senior administration official]. He’s going to have a few words at the top, and then we’ll take your questions. [Senior administration official], over to you.…