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PALIKIR, Pohnpei — August 12, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, met with Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky and members of his delegation on August 10 to discuss continued progress on the Defense Site Project in Yap State. The meeting also marked President Simina’s first meeting with new […]

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — August 19, 2026 — The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, represented the FSM at the 28th Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF), where he addressed regional leaders, dignitaries, development partners, youth representatives, and other participants on the Forum’s opening day. Vice President Palik acknowledged the outgoing Forum

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – August 16, 2026 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, officially opened the third Micronesian Ministers for Women Conference (MMWC) in Palikir on August 3, 2026, calling for stronger regional action to advance gender equality, women’s leadership, and inclusive development across Micronesia. Delivering the keynote address,

WENO, CHUUK — August 12, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, together with the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Honorable Governors of the four states, convened in Chuuk State for the 5th Chief Executive Council Meeting. The opening

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—August 13, 2026—His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), received the Honorable Iwao Horii, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, during a courtesy visit to the Office of the President on August 10, 2026. Discussions centered on bilateral relations, the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), and the

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — August 9, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, administered the oath of office to Vincent M. Tafileluw as Yap State’s representative on the FSM Social Security Board during a ceremony held at the Office of the President on August 4, 2026. Mr. Tafileluw’s swearing-in

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – August 7, 2026 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, has completed action on legislation transmitted by the Twenty-Fourth Congress following its Third Special Session, signing into law a number of measures supporting infrastructure development, social programs, emergency assistance, and community-based projects throughout the Federated States

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — August 6, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has vetoed Congressional Act No. 24-119 and Congressional Act No. 24-103, returning both measures to the Twenty-Fourth Congress with veto messages explaining the constitutional, legal, fiscal, and policy considerations underlying each decision. In his veto

KITTI, Pohnpei — July 27, 2026 — President H.E. Wesley W. Simina and Madame First Lady Ancelly Simina joined the people of Kitti in commemorating Kitti Memorial Day, honoring the 179 men who were sent from Kitti to Kosrae during World War II and reaffirming the Federated States of Micronesia’s enduring commitment to peace, unity

PALIKIR, Pohnpei—July 28, 2026—On July 22, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, formally received the credentials of His Excellency Stuart Horne, Ambassador of New Zealand to the Federated States of Micronesia, with residence in Honolulu, Hawaii, during a ceremony held at the Office of the President. In his remarks,