The United States and Brazil: The Fact Sheets
Office of the Press Secretary
President Obama and President Rousseff enjoyed fruitful and productive meetings during the President's visit to Brasilia. They highlighted their country's already existing strong bilateral ties; discussed topics of bilateral, regional, and global interest; and agreed to expand cooperation in numerous areas. These include:
Strengthening The U.S.-Brazil Economic Relationship
Today President Obama and President Rousseff agreed to enhanced cooperation on trade, investment, climate, environment, and sustainable development. As the Western Hemisphere’s two largest democracies and two largest economies, they celebrated the vibrant economic relationship anchored by strong trade and investment ties, and based on a shared commitment to broad-based economic growth and sustainable development through environmentally sound and socially inclusive economic policies. During the visit, Presidents Obama and Rousseff noted multiple initiatives that will broaden and deepen our trade and economic relations, and strengthen environmental, climate and green growth cooperation.
To view the fact sheet on Strengthening the U.S.-Brazil Economic Relationship click HERE.To view the fact sheet on Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation click HERE.To view the fact sheet on Air Transport Agreement between the U.S. and Brazil click HERE.To view the MOU between the U.S. and Brazil on Cooperation to Support the Organization of Major Global Sporting Events click HERE.
U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue
President Rousseff and President Obama agreed to launch a Strategic Energy Dialogue, building on the work of the U.S.-Brazil Binational Energy Working Group. This Dialogue will focus on a broad ranging set of energy-related issues, including the safe and sustainable development of Brazil’s deepwater oil and gas resources, as well as cooperation on biofuels and other renewals, energy efficiency, and civilian nuclear energy. Such a Dialogue and the resulting energy partnerships between the two largest democracies and economies in the Americas will create jobs in both countries, make energy supplies more secure, and help address the challenge of climate change.
To view the fact sheet on U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue click HERE.To view the fact sheet on the Partnership for Development of Aviation Biofuels Agreement click HERE.
Democracy, Human Rights, Labor, and Social Inclusion
The United States and Brazil share a commitment to protect and promote democracy and human rights and to promote social justice internationally. This commitment is a fundamental cornerstone of our foreign policies. President Obama and President Rousseff have agreed to work together to advance their shared priority in strengthening their countries’ commitment to democracy and human rights and promoting such values globally by launching several new initiatives.
To view the fact sheet on U.S.-Brazil Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Cooperation click HERE.To view the fact sheet on U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan on Racial and Ethnic Equality click HERE.To view the MOU on U.S.-Brazil Labor Cooperation click HERE.
Science, Technology, Innovation, Space, and Education Cooperation
Cooperative research in science and technology between the United States and Brazil has grown significantly, and is particularly advanced in the areas of agriculture research, biomedical research, and biofuels. Through the U.S.-Brazil Fulbright Commission, we enjoy a joint partnership to promote higher education exchanges between the United States and Brazil and through public-private partnerships we are increasingly focused on promoting research and study in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
The United States and Brazil announced today the signing of a Framework Agreement on Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space that reaffirms both nations’ commitment to cooperation in the use and exploration of outer space for peaceful purposes. The Agreement fosters and facilitates collaboration between the two governments by enabling specific cooperative projects to be undertaken through associated implementing agreements.
The Presidents also share a commitment to promoting an innovative U.S.-Brazil education partnership to meet the needs of a 21st century workforce. They agreed to strengthen educational exchanges, particularly between research and higher education institutions in the Science, Technology, Environment, and Math (STEM) fields.
To view the U.S.- Brazil: Education, Science, Technology, Innovation, Space and Education Cooperation Fact Sheet click HERE.
Defense and Security Cooperation
Cooperation between the U.S. Department of Defense and Brazil’s Ministry of Defense, and between our nations’ militaries, is closer today than at any point in over 30 years. For more than 50 years, the United States and Brazilian navies have trained together in the UNITAS naval exercises. We enjoy close cooperation in Haiti via work together in MINUSTAH; we signed last year a U.S.-Brazil Defense Cooperation Agreement that promotes cooperation in areas such as research and development and logistics support, and encourages combined military training and joint military exercises and a General Security of Military Information Agreement that facilitates the sharing of classified defense and military information between the United States and Brazil. Our nations have committed to working more closely together in the region disaster response and crisis management initiatives.
To view the fact sheet on U.S.-Brazil Defense Cooperation click HERE.Your quick look at the week of March 14, 2011 on WhiteHouse.gov
President Obama updates the American people on the situation in Libya.
This week, Education Month continued, with President Obama asking Congress to fix No Child Left Behind before the beginning of the coming school year. The President also updates the American people on relief efforts in Japan and pledges continued support.
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The United States and El Salvador: The Fact Sheets
Office of the Press Secretary
President Obama and President Funes discussed wide range of issues in bilateral meetings during the President's visit to San Salvador. The Presidents underscored the deep and strong ties between the United States and El Salvador and highlighted the partnership between our two countries to strengthen our bilateral economic relations, to unlock the potential of the Salvadoran economy working in partnership with the private sector; to confront the effects of climate change in Central America; and to more effectively ensure citizen security in El Salvador and across Central America. Attached are a series of fact sheets on these issues, with summaries below.
Strengthening the U.S.-El Salvador Economic Relationship
El Salvador has been as one of the first four countries that will participate in the “Partnership for Growth,” which will put into practice the principles of the new Policy Directive there to drive economic progress in the region, achieve sustainable economic growth, and combat on Global Development issued by the President in September 2010.
To enhance the well being of the citizens of El Salvador as well as the United States, President Funes and President Obama also underscored the importance of working together on global climate change, green growth, and clean energy.
The Presidents also discussed the importance of Central American economic integration efforts. To help jumpstart key work to break down transport and logistics inefficiencies, President Obama pledged support to a new Crossroads Fund in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank to foster more efficient and secure regional transport networks throughout Central America.
In light of the importance of extending consumer protections to those sending remittances from the United States, and noting the key role remittances play in the Salvadoran economy, President Obama also highlighted steps being taken under the Wall Street Reform Act to give unprecedented protections to those sending remittances to El Salvador and elsewhere throughout the Americas and around the world.
Citizen Security
“And as the nations of Central America develop a new regional security strategy, the United States stands ready to do our part through a new partnership that puts the focus on where it should be – on the security of citizens. And with regional and international partners, we’ll make sure our support is not just well-intentioned, but is well-coordinated and well-spent.”
March 21, 2011 Santiago, Chile
President Obama and President Funes committed to work together to reduce the insecurity and violent crime that is at the top of citizens’ concerns in El Salvador and most countries in the Americas. Presidents Obama and Funes committed to enhancing flexible, practical partnerships in the El Salvador to advance shared interests and protect our citizens.
This cooperative approach is based on a deeper recognition of new and traditional threats to the safety of our citizens in the hemisphere. This strategy is grounded in our shared responsibility for addressing such challenges: The critical importance of political will, rule of law, and effective institutions of governance, and the common aspirations for secure, prosperous and inclusive societies. The U.S.-El Salvador bilateral efforts are part of a broader effort to confront citizen insecurity in Central America and throughout the Americas. To meet this challenge, the Americas are coming together under Salvadoran leadership at the upcoming Organization of American States focused on Citizen Security and to form a Central America Citizen Security Partnership President Obama unveiled in Santiago Chile on March 21, 2001.
Defense Cooperation
El Salvador is a key partner of the United States in Central America with some of most highly professional military forces in the region. Our rich bilateral military relationship is distinguished by cooperation and training programs, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, and peacekeeping operations.
Some recent comments in the press have attempted to paint a picture that an agreement on energy issues signed during the President’s trip to Brazil shows a lack of commitment to domestic oil and gas production. Let’s be clear – this administration is committed to developing a broad range of energy sources, and we know that high prices at the pump are forcing Americans to make tough choices.
The President expresses his sadness over the passing of a woman he calls "a trailblazer who broke down barriers for women, and Americans of all backgrounds and walks of life."
The President says that thanks to our men and women in uniform, the military mission in Libya is succeeding even as responsibility is transferred to our NATO allies and partners.
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The United States and Brazil: The Fact Sheets
Office of the Press Secretary
President Obama and President Rousseff enjoyed fruitful and productive meetings during the President's visit to Brasilia. They highlighted their country's already existing strong bilateral ties; discussed topics of bilateral, regional, and global interest; and agreed to expand cooperation in numerous areas. These include:
Strengthening The U.S.-Brazil Economic Relationship
Today President Obama and President Rousseff agreed to enhanced cooperation on trade, investment, climate, environment, and sustainable development. As the Western Hemisphere’s two largest democracies and two largest economies, they celebrated the vibrant economic relationship anchored by strong trade and investment ties, and based on a shared commitment to broad-based economic growth and sustainable development through environmentally sound and socially inclusive economic policies. During the visit, Presidents Obama and Rousseff noted multiple initiatives that will broaden and deepen our trade and economic relations, and strengthen environmental, climate and green growth cooperation.
To view the fact sheet on Strengthening the U.S.-Brazil Economic Relationship click HERE.To view the fact sheet on Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation click HERE.To view the fact sheet on Air Transport Agreement between the U.S. and Brazil click HERE.To view the MOU between the U.S. and Brazil on Cooperation to Support the Organization of Major Global Sporting Events click HERE.
U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue
President Rousseff and President Obama agreed to launch a Strategic Energy Dialogue, building on the work of the U.S.-Brazil Binational Energy Working Group. This Dialogue will focus on a broad ranging set of energy-related issues, including the safe and sustainable development of Brazil’s deepwater oil and gas resources, as well as cooperation on biofuels and other renewals, energy efficiency, and civilian nuclear energy. Such a Dialogue and the resulting energy partnerships between the two largest democracies and economies in the Americas will create jobs in both countries, make energy supplies more secure, and help address the challenge of climate change.
To view the fact sheet on U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue click HERE.To view the fact sheet on the Partnership for Development of Aviation Biofuels Agreement click HERE.
Democracy, Human Rights, Labor, and Social Inclusion
The United States and Brazil share a commitment to protect and promote democracy and human rights and to promote social justice internationally. This commitment is a fundamental cornerstone of our foreign policies. President Obama and President Rousseff have agreed to work together to advance their shared priority in strengthening their countries’ commitment to democracy and human rights and promoting such values globally by launching several new initiatives.
To view the fact sheet on U.S.-Brazil Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Cooperation click HERE.To view the fact sheet on U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan on Racial and Ethnic Equality click HERE.To view the MOU on U.S.-Brazil Labor Cooperation click HERE.
Science, Technology, Innovation, Space, and Education Cooperation
Cooperative research in science and technology between the United States and Brazil has grown significantly, and is particularly advanced in the areas of agriculture research, biomedical research, and biofuels. Through the U.S.-Brazil Fulbright Commission, we enjoy a joint partnership to promote higher education exchanges between the United States and Brazil and through public-private partnerships we are increasingly focused on promoting research and study in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
The United States and Brazil announced today the signing of a Framework Agreement on Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space that reaffirms both nations’ commitment to cooperation in the use and exploration of outer space for peaceful purposes. The Agreement fosters and facilitates collaboration between the two governments by enabling specific cooperative projects to be undertaken through associated implementing agreements.
The Presidents also share a commitment to promoting an innovative U.S.-Brazil education partnership to meet the needs of a 21st century workforce. They agreed to strengthen educational exchanges, particularly between research and higher education institutions in the Science, Technology, Environment, and Math (STEM) fields.
To view the U.S.- Brazil: Education, Science, Technology, Innovation, Space and Education Cooperation Fact Sheet click HERE.
Defense and Security Cooperation
Cooperation between the U.S. Department of Defense and Brazil’s Ministry of Defense, and between our nations’ militaries, is closer today than at any point in over 30 years. For more than 50 years, the United States and Brazilian navies have trained together in the UNITAS naval exercises. We enjoy close cooperation in Haiti via work together in MINUSTAH; we signed last year a U.S.-Brazil Defense Cooperation Agreement that promotes cooperation in areas such as research and development and logistics support, and encourages combined military training and joint military exercises and a General Security of Military Information Agreement that facilitates the sharing of classified defense and military information between the United States and Brazil. Our nations have committed to working more closely together in the region disaster response and crisis management initiatives.
To view the fact sheet on U.S.-Brazil Defense Cooperation click HERE.Your quick look at the week of March 14, 2011 on WhiteHouse.gov
President Obama updates the American people on the situation in Libya.
This week, Education Month continued, with President Obama asking Congress to fix No Child Left Behind before the beginning of the coming school year. The President also updates the American people on relief efforts in Japan and pledges continued support.
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The United States and Chile: The Fact Sheets
Office of the Press Secretary
President Obama and President Piñera enjoyed meaningful and productive meetings during the President's visit to Santiago. They highlighted the strong and natural ties between the United States and Chile and sought to build on their relationship on issues of regional and global importance. In the spirit of enhanced partnership, the two Heads of State agreed to broaden cooperation in several areas. These include:
Strengthening the U.S.-Chile Economic Relationship
The United States and Chile are strong partners in trade and investment as well as energy,climate change, and environmental cooperation. This relationship is based on a common commitment to an open market economy as the key determinant of economic growth, development, and job creation. Bilateral trade has more than doubled since the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force in 2004. During 2011, the United States and Chile will eliminate tariffs on 134 products, further promoting trade between our two countries. We are cooperating on a number of other issues, including active negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a 21st century high-standard trade agreement embracing dynamic economies across the Asia Pacific region. In addition, the two Presidents agreed to continue to work together bilaterally and regionally to protect the environment, combat climate change, and enhance clean energy development and deployment.
To view the fact sheet on the Strengthening the U.S.-Chile Economic Relationship click HERE.To view the fact sheet on the Economic and Trade Statistics click HERE. To view the MOI on Technical and Promotional Cooperation in Support of Trade click HERE. In Spanish, click HERE.To view the fact sheet on the U.S – Chilean cooperation under the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas click HERE.To view the Sister Park Agreement click HERE. In Spanish, click HERE.To view the U.S.-Chile MOU on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy click HERE. In Spanish, click HERE. To view the fact sheet on The United States and Chile: Cooperation on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy click HERE.Trilateral and Defense Cooperation
The United States and Chile work closely together on development programs in Latin America where we partner to reduce poverty, improve social conditions, and bolster the institutions critical to increased stability and prosperity in the hemisphere. We are engaged together on important work in Central and South America to promote developing countries' trade, agricultural best practices, and citizen security.
The United States shares a strong defense cooperation relationship with Chile. Our nations are committed to working together to ensure regional preparedness for natural disasters and to share best practices in crisis management. The United States and Chile are also committed to regional citizen security and will seek to broaden cooperation in this area.
To view the fact sheet on Disaster Preparedness and Relief click HERE.To view the fact sheet on Trilateral Development click HERE.To view the MOU between FEMA and ONEMI click HERE. In Spanish, click HERE. To view the MOU between USAID and AGCI on Development Cooperation in Third Countries click HERE. In Spanish, click HERE. To view the fact sheet on Defense Cooperation between the U.S. and Chile, click HERE.Education, Technology, and Innovation
The United States and Chile have sought to expand cooperation on innovation and entrepreneurship as the driving force for increased productivity and competitiveness. We seek to continue promoting collaboration between universities in exchanges and joint research programs. Similarly, we enjoy robust English language education programs and will look to increase the breadth of this initiative.
The United States and Chile enjoy effective collaboration in the fields of astronomy and astro-engineering, with close collaboration between public and private academic and research institutions in both countries.
To view the fact sheet on Education Programs click HERE.To view the Letter of Intent on English Language Training click HERE. In Spanish, click HERE.Democracy and Human Rights
The United States and Chile are committed to strengthening coordination on aspects of mutual interests in multilateral forums, including the Rule of Law, democracy and full respect for human rights and fundamental liberties. Our nations enjoy growing cooperation as members of the UN Human Rights Council and as members of the Community of Democracies.
During a joint press conference with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, the President once again emphasizes that the U.S. military involvement in Libya is limited to the grave and urgent humanitarian threat posed by Colonel Qaddafi to his people, and that the involvement will soon be led by our broad coalition of partners
President Obama speaks in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil about the common economic goals of Brazil and the United States, and about our goal to protect the human rights of the people of Libya.
During his visit to Santiago, Chile, President Obama holds a joint press conference with Chile President Piñera and delivers a speech.
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The United States and El Salvador: The Fact Sheets
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release March 22, 2011 The United States and El Salvador: The Fact SheetsPresident Obama and President Funes discussed wide range of issues in bilateral meetings during the President's visit to San Salvador. The Presidents underscored the deep and strong ties between the United States and El Salvador and highlighted the partnership between our two countries to strengthen our bilateral economic relations, to unlock the potential of the Salvadoran economy working in partnership with the private sector; to confront the effects of climate change in Central America; and to more effectively ensure citizen security in El Salvador and across Central America. Attached are a series of fact sheets on these issues, with summaries below.
Strengthening the U.S.-El Salvador Economic Relationship
El Salvador has been as one of the first four countries that will participate in the “Partnership for Growth,” which will put into practice the principles of the new Policy Directive there to drive economic progress in the region, achieve sustainable economic growth, and combat on Global Development issued by the President in September 2010.
To enhance the well being of the citizens of El Salvador as well as the United States, President Funes and President Obama also underscored the importance of working together on global climate change, green growth, and clean energy.
The Presidents also discussed the importance of Central American economic integration efforts. To help jumpstart key work to break down transport and logistics inefficiencies, President Obama pledged support to a new Crossroads Fund in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank to foster more efficient and secure regional transport networks throughout Central America.
In light of the importance of extending consumer protections to those sending remittances from the United States, and noting the key role remittances play in the Salvadoran economy, President Obama also highlighted steps being taken under the Wall Street Reform Act to give unprecedented protections to those sending remittances to El Salvador and elsewhere throughout the Americas and around the world.
Citizen Security
“And as the nations of Central America develop a new regional security strategy, the United States stands ready to do our part through a new partnership that puts the focus on where it should be – on the security of citizens. And with regional and international partners, we’ll make sure our support is not just well-intentioned, but is well-coordinated and well-spent.”
March 21, 2011 Santiago, Chile
President Obama and President Funes committed to work together to reduce the insecurity and violent crime that is at the top of citizens’ concerns in El Salvador and most countries in the Americas. Presidents Obama and Funes committed to enhancing flexible, practical partnerships in the El Salvador to advance shared interests and protect our citizens.
This cooperative approach is based on a deeper recognition of new and traditional threats to the safety of our citizens in the hemisphere. This strategy is grounded in our shared responsibility for addressing such challenges: The critical importance of political will, rule of law, and effective institutions of governance, and the common aspirations for secure, prosperous and inclusive societies. The U.S.-El Salvador bilateral efforts are part of a broader effort to confront citizen insecurity in Central America and throughout the Americas. To meet this challenge, the Americas are coming together under Salvadoran leadership at the upcoming Organization of American States focused on Citizen Security and to form a Central America Citizen Security Partnership President Obama unveiled in Santiago Chile on March 21, 2001.
Defense Cooperation
El Salvador is a key partner of the United States in Central America with some of most highly professional military forces in the region. Our rich bilateral military relationship is distinguished by cooperation and training programs, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, and peacekeeping operations.
At the United Nations Human Rights Council, some 85 countries join the United States in reaffirming our joint commitment to end acts of violence and human rights abuses on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
March 22, 2011 8:11 PM EDTThe President on Libya: "We Have Already Saved Lives"Answering questions during a joint press conference with President Funes of El Salvador, the President gives an update on the latest developments in Libya.
March 22, 2011 7:32 PM EDT"All Together Now: A Celebration of Service"Sonal Shah, Director of the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, reflects on the Points of Light Institute tribute to President George H. W. Bush and the important role service plays in achieving our national priorities.
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