Palikir, Pohnpei, FSM – December 11, 2024 – The 14th State and National Leadership Conference (SNLC) concluded successfully in Palikir, Pohnpei, with leaders of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) reaffirming their collective commitment to the nation’s progress through the unanimous endorsement of six key resolutions, including the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) 2024–2043 and the Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) 2025–2034.
The two-day conference, chaired by His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the FSM, brought together national and state leaders, private sector representatives, civil society organizations, and regional partners. Discussions focused on critical areas such as economic resilience, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and equitable development across the nation.
In his opening statement, President Simina underscored the importance of the SDP and IDP as vital frameworks for FSM’s long-term development. The SDP, spanning 2024–2043, sets ambitious goals across thematic areas such as education, healthcare, economic diversification, and environmental sustainability, while the IDP prioritizes strategic infrastructure investments to support socioeconomic growth.
“These plans are not just roadmaps but the collective vision of our nation’s leadership and its people,” stated President Simina. “They represent our shared responsibility to foster a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous FSM.”
Resolutions Endorsed at the 14th SNLC:
- Resolution No. 1 – Expressing support for the adoption of the FSM Strategic Development Plan (SDP) 2024–2043.
- Resolution No. 2 – Respectfully requesting the 23rd FSM Congress to reconsider the approval of decentralized implementation of Compact infrastructure projects.
- Resolution No. 3 – Calling on the FSM Congress to adopt the Arngel Formula for the equitable distribution of amended Compact funding, agreed upon during the 2nd Chief Executive Council.
- Resolution No. 4 – Expressing support for the development and adoption of the FSM Cybersecurity Digital Legal Framework to enhance national cyber resilience.
- Resolution No. 5 – Supporting the adoption of the Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Bill, aimed at sustainable ocean resource management.
- Resolution No. 6 – Expressing support for the adoption of the FSM Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) 2025–2034.
The unanimous adoption of these resolutions reflects a strong consensus among FSM’s leadership to address these national priorities with unity and urgency. With the endorsement of the SDP and IDP, the plans are now prepared to be submitted to Congress for consideration and adoption in their upcoming regular session in January 2025 — a key step to meeting the March 2025 submission deadline to JEMCO.
The conference further highlighted FSM’s economic outlook, compact funding updates, and national cybersecurity efforts. Leaders emphasized the need for close collaboration across all levels of government, with active engagement from development partners, private sector stakeholders, and civil society organizations.
The 14th SNLC Communiqué and Resolutions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/…/1I6S13RL6DQA…/view…
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