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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

Palikir, Pohnpei — The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) welcomed Lieutenant General Joshua Rudd, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and his delegation to Palikir on October 17th, 2024. The Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik, received Lieutenant General Rudd and his team, who are in the FSM to present updates

October 14-18, 2024 – Pohnpei, FSM – Over 70 representatives from budget offices and line departments across the four FSM States and the FSM National Government gathered in Pohnpei from October 14-18 for a workshop to address their roles and share early experiences under the 2023 Amendments to the Compact of Free Association. The workshop

On October 16, 2024, the FSM Department of Resources and Development, in collaboration with the COM-FSM Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) and Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE),  UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),  the Government of New Zealand through United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF)and over 200 students from seven (7) high schools in Pohnpei came together

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — On October 8, 2024, the Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik administered the Oath of Office to former Governor Reed B. Oliver, marking his reappointment to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Banking Board. Vice President Palik, in his capacity as the appointing authority, formally welcomed Mr. Oliver back to the FSM

October 11 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION FOR LATE Former President John R. Haglelgam