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Palikir, Pohnpei, October 20, 2023 – In his third official visit to the FSM in the last four months, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Federated States of Micronesia, H.E. Young-kyu Park, paid a courtesy call to H.E. President Wesley W. Simina and T.H. Vice President Aren B. Palik yesterday at the Office of […]

Palikir, Pohnpei, October 16, 2023 (FSM R&D) — World Food Day is celebrated every year signifying the crucial role of sustainable food security and the founding day of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. This year marks history as the national government took initiative in hosting the event with partners from all sectors. The theme

Manila, Philippines, October 13, 2023 – On Friday October 13th, H.E. President Wesley W. Simina met H.E. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines at the Malacañang Palace in Manila. At the outset of the meeting, President Simina raised the matter of the labor deployment ban that has prohibited citizens of the Philippines to work

Bali, Indonesia, – From October 10 – 11, 2023, an FSM delegation led by H.E. President Wesley W. Simina, participated in the inaugural Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum, co-hosted by the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations Development Program in the province of Bali, Indonesia. The (AIS) Forum is a platform designed to include

On October 6, 2023, Mr. Jonathan Veitch, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Funds (UNICEF) Representative for the Pacific Island Countries paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Wesley W. Simina and the Honorable Aren B. Palik. The courtesy call marked his first in-person courtesy call on the new administration in his capacity as the

Palikir, Pohnpei – On October 4, 2023, the Honorable Iory Kato, Director and Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) met with the Honorable Lorin S. Robert, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs to present his introductory letter from the UNFPA Executive Director to the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. Accompanying Mr.

Palikir, Pohnpei, October 4, 2023 – Through the democratic process of the 4th Constitutional Convention, the FSM Constitution has been amended. In mid-September, the results of the July 4th Special Election/Referendum were officially certified with all 9 proposed constitutional amendments declared as sufficient for ratification by the Office of the National Election Director. In accordance

Palikir, Pohnpei–– On October 2, 2023, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia administered the oath of office for his recently confirmed cabinet members. Among those members are: –  T.H. Mr. Lorin S. Robert to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs; –  T.H. Mrs. Elina P.

Palikir, Pohnpei (October 2, 2023) – Blue Prosperity Micronesia (BPM) and National Geographic Pristine Seas (NGPS) are joining forces for an extraordinary two-month scientific expedition, starting on October 14th in Kosrae. The M/V Argo will serve as the expedition vessel, traveling to Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and finally concluding in Yap. The expedition is a government-led

Washington DC, September 29, 2023 – An FSM delegation led by President Simina, have completed rounds of meetings in DC under the US – Pacific Island Forum Summit as well as meetings to progress the 2023 Amended Compact. Engagements that President Simina and delegation members participated in addition to the US – PIF Summit main