Marly Fredrick

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – The Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik recently addressed the Pacific Islands’ Health Officers Association (PIHOA) 75th Executive Board Meeting, emphasizing the critical role of regional collaboration in addressing pressing health challenges in the Pacific. The meeting, hosted in Pohnpei from November 18-22, brought together health leaders from across the region to […]

WENO, Chuuk – The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) hosted the 2024 Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) with the United States of America from November 13-14, 2024, in Chuuk State. This two-day meeting brought together officials from both nations to discuss key aspects of their bilateral defense and security partnership under the Compact of Free Association.

Palikir, Pohnpei, FSM — The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Justice successfully hosted its inaugural Cybersecurity Symposium from November 5-6, 2024, at the FSM-China Friendship Gymnasium in Palikir, Pohnpei. This landmark event gathered government officials, cybersecurity professionals, and key stakeholders from across the FSM to address the growing challenges of digital security and

Manila, Philippines – Earlier this month, FSM Ambassador John S. Fritz and Secretary of Justice Leonito M. Bacalando Jr. met with Philippine Secretary Hans Leo S. Cacdac of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in Manila on November 6, 2024 to advance cooperation on labor deployment matters. This meeting marked an important step forward following

Manila, Philippines – Earlier this month, on November 7th, 2024, in a significant step to further enhance the relationship between the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of the Philippines, H.E. John Fritz, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Philippines, presented his credentials to His Excellency Ferdinand

Mortlocks, Chuuk — Earlier this month,His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina and The Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik concluded an official visit to the outer islands of the Mortlocks region as part of their ongoing outreach efforts to connect with communities across the nation. From October 28th to November 2nd, the delegation, which included

Kolonia, Pohnpei, November 11, 2024 – In an address at the 2024 Veterans Day celebration hosted by the US Veterans of Pohnpei Association and the FSM Office of Veterans Affairs, Vice President Aren B. Palik honored the service and sacrifices of the nation’s veterans, emphasizing the Simina-Palik administration’s commitment to supporting FSM citizens who have

Palikir, Pohnpei – November 7, 2024 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, formally received the Letter of Recall and Letter of Credence from Her Excellency Kristin Iglum, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Norway to the FSM, in a ceremony held at the

GENEVA, Switzerland – On October 22, 2024, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) reached an important milestone in its international diplomacy as His Excellency Akillino Harris Susaia presented his credentials to Her Excellency Viola Patricia Amherd, President of the Swiss Confederation. Ambassador Susaia’s accreditation to Switzerland signals the FSM’s deepening commitment to global cooperation and