Readout from NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi

The U.S. and Jordanian officials discussed their serious concerns with the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria and pledged to work together closely to mitigate suffering.

Statement by President Biden on FDA’s Expanded Emergency Use Authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to Include Adolescents

After a rigorous and thorough scientific review process, today the Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from individuals 16 years and older to also include individuals 12 to 15 years old.

Prime Minister extends greetings on the occasion of the Europe Day, and together with the Prime Ministers of Estonia and Latvia calls on building the common future of Europe

Prime Minister Ingrida ŠimonytÄ— extends greetings to Lithuanian citizens and all Europeans on 9 May, the Europe Day. Today, the Prime Ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have signed a joint statement stressing that Europe needs bold and visionary ideas and determination to implement them.

President Higgins joins fellow European Heads of State in issuing an invitation to debate the future of Europe

Marking Europe Day 2021, President Michael D. Higgins has joined with other European Heads of State in a joint invitation for a broader and more inclusive discussion on the future priorities of the European Union.

PM Netanyahu Speaks with US President Joe Biden

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by telephone with US President Joe Biden. The Prime Minister thanked President Biden for the American backing for Israel's right to self-defense. Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel would continue to take action to strike at the military capabilities of Hamas and the other terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip.