President Biden Hosts Leaders of the Quad
 President Biden hosted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in Wilmington, Delaware, for the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit on September 21.
The Quad is leading ambitious projects to help partners address pandemics and disease, respond to natural disasters, strengthen maritime security, and mobilize and build digital infrastructure.
“While challenges will come and the world will change – the Quad is here to stay,” the President said on X/Twitter.
White House Commits Additional Support to Ukraine, President Zelenskyy
During a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House, President Biden announced a surge in assistance to help Ukraine counter Russia’s aggression. Among the pledges, the U.S. will:
- Bolster Ukraine’s air defenses
- Strengthen Ukraine’s air force
- Counter Russia’s sanctions evasion and money laundering
Next month, President Biden will meet with leaders of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany.
“Through these actions, my message is clear: The United States will provide Ukraine with the support it needs to win this war,” President Biden said.
Humanitarian needs worldwide continue to increase, and for the 12th consecutive year, the number of forcibly displaced people rose to 120 million people. Catastrophic hunger doubled during 2024.
“At UNGA, I convened leaders to discuss the steps we must take to strengthen the humanitarian system, including supporting host countries, development efforts, and new technology usage,” Secretary Blinken said on X/Twitter.
Since 2021, the U.S. has contributed more than $52 billion in vital aid for clean water, food, medicine, and shelter. The U.S. and the European Union co-hosted an event at UNGA where the U.S. joined the Humanitarian Aid Donors’ Declaration on Climate and Environment.
 Nearly 750,000 Rohingya fled Burma following a horrific campaign of genocide and terror in 2017, a culmination of decades of restrictive policies and persecution.
In response, the U.S., during an UNGA side event, announced an additional $199 million in aid to Rohingya refugees and to the Bangladeshi communities hosting them.
“This assistance will save lives, helping to shelter and feed those who have fled violence and persecution with little more than the clothes on their backs,” said Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights.
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