Palikir, Pohnpei – Earlier this month, on May 9th 2024, Australian Ambassador to the FSM, Her Excellency Jennifer Grant Curnow paid a courtesy call on T.H. Vice President Aren B. Palik following her presentation of credentials to His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina on April 29th.
Vice President Palik welcomed Ambassador Curnow, congratulating her on her new assignment and expressed appreciation for Australia’s increased support to the FSM. He acknowledged her predecessor’s efforts in strengthening Australia-FSM relations and encouraged Ambassador Curnow to further enhance this cooperation during the Simina-Palik Administration.
Ambassador Curnow thanked Vice President Palik for the warm welcome and reaffirmed her government’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with the FSM. She emphasized Australia’s intention to bolster its presence in the North Pacific.
During their meeting, Vice President Palik and Ambassador Curnow discussed various bilateral, regional, and international issues. Topics included the Australia-FSM Cooperation Talks, provisioning of Guardian Class surveillance boats, addressing oil leaks in Chuuk Lagoon, financial support for the East Micronesia Cable (EMC), the Pacific Engagement Visa, the Australia-North Pacific Connector, the Micronesia Islands Forum, and the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Meeting in Tonga.
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