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Vice President Aren B. Palik accepts Handover of FSS Bethwel Henry on Behalf of the FSM Government

Perth, Australia, August 28, 2023 (FSMIS) – On August 28, 2023, the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) attended the Handover Ceremony of FSS Bethwel Henry held in Perth, Australia at the HMAS Stirling Royal Australian Navy base, to accept the donation of the FSS Bethwel Henry on […]

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President Simina & Vice President Palik pay Official State Visit to Kosrae State

PALIKIR, Pohnpei, August 25th, 2023 — Continuing their first rounds of State Visits, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the FSM, have completed their first official state visit to the State of Kosrae, from August 18th – 22nd. Members

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President Simina & Vice President Palik pay Official State Visit to Chuuk State

Palikir, August 24th, 2023 (FSMIS) — As part of their priority activities early on in their administration, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the FSM, have completed their first official state visit to the State of Chuuk from August

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FSM Hosts the 2023 Joint Committee Meeting with the United States of America

(FSM Public Information Office) On Monday August 14, 2023, the Vice-President of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Honorable Aren B. Palik led a country delegation to the 2023 Joint Committee Meeting between the Federated States of Micronesia and the United States of America.   By way of general background, the genesis of the JCM

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President Wesley W. Simina receives Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium His Excellency Michel Parys for a courtesy call

Palikir, Pohnpei (FSMIS) — On August 24, 2023, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) received His Excellency Michel Parys, non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium cross-accredited to the Federated States of Micronesia with residence in Manila, Philippines, for a courtesy call. The courtesy call

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FSM Reaffirms Its Enduring Partnership with the United States at a House Committee on Natural Resources Field Hearing in Guam

August 24, 2023 (Agana, Guam) – The Honorable Ricky F. Cantero, Acting Secretary of the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs, was a key witness from the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) at a field hearing conducted by the United States Congressional House Committee on Natural Resources (HNR) held in Guam on August

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President Simina signs into law Public Law No. 23-15, to Remove the COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate for all Persons Entering the FSM

Palikir, Pohnpei (July 29, 2023) — As its title suggests, this act removes the COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate that prevailed during the COVID-19 pandemic by virtue of Public Law No. 22-134. This amendment lifts the COVID-19 vaccine as a mandatory requirement for travelers entering into the FSM. The lifting of the vaccination mandate applies to everyone,

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President Simina conducted the oath of office ceremony for the FSM’s most recently sworn-in diplomats

Palikir, Pohnpei (July 28, 2023) – Families and friends gathered to witness the special occasion as President Simina conducted the oath of office ceremony for the FSM’s most recently sworn-in diplomats. President Simina and Vice President Palik expressed their deep gratitude to Permanent Representative Lippwe, Ambassador Soram and Deputy Chief of Mission Filepin for their

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President Wesley W. Simina receives Secretary of Interior, the Honorable Deb Haaland

Palikir, Pohnpei- On July 25th, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), along with The Honorable Aren B. Palik, the Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, received The Honorable Deb Haaland, Secretary of Interior and her delegation from the United States Government.   President Simina conveyed his

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