President of the FSM Welcomes Pohnpei State Legislature for Courtesy Call and Discusses Key Issues

PALIKIR, Pohnpei––On 22 May, 2023, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Vice President Aren B. Palik hosted the members of the Pohnpei State Legislature for their courtesy call on the new President of the FSM. The members included Vice Speaker McGarry Miguel, Sen. Dahker Daniel, Sen. Nelbert Perez, Sen. Herolyn Movick, Sen. Stevick Edwin, Sen. Helgena Johnson, Sen. Jack Harris, Sen. Sonster Edgar, Sen. Mitaro Simina, Sen. Mikail (Mike) Loyola, Sen. Kasinda Ludwig, Sen. Wilfred Edmund, Sen. Alfredson Ladore and their staff.   After all introductions were made, Vice Speaker Miguel began by presenting President Simina with a handicraft board with the picture of Nan Madol on it. He went on by stating that the Legislature has adopted a resolution designating a site at the Pohnpei Botanical Garden for the new “One UN Micronesia House” complex, which will house the United Nations Multi-Country office. Afterwards, Vice Speaker Miguel then asked for the assistance of President Simina so Pohnpei State Government can give salary increases to all its employees. President Simina stated that the Sector Grants for Pohnpei Stated should be flexible for the state government to be able to give the salary increases that they are requesting. In addition, Vice Speaker Miguel also requested that the national government designate the Lady Pohnpei to operated and managed by the Pohnpei State. President Simina responded by stating that that decision lies with Congress but he and the office of the president will do what they can to help.   President Simina and Vice President Palik both thanked all members of the Pohnpei State Legislature for their visit and that they are both looking forward to working closely with Pohnpei and all the other FSM states. He also went further to inform them that there will be state visits coming up and will inform them of the dates.

 

Source: FSM Information Services