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PALIKIR, Pohnpei — July 11, 2024 — The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) received substantial humanitarian assistance from the People’s Republic of China amounting to $600,000 to support ongoing drought response efforts. The handover ceremony took place this morning, with the contribution being received by T.H. Secretary Andrew Yatilman of the FSM Department of Environment, […]

(Pohnpei, FSM) – The Federated States of Micronesia Olympic Committee (FSMOC) is pleased to announce that it will be represented at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by a delegation of eight consisting of three athletes and three coaches and 2 team officials. Two of the athletes, Scott Fiti (Athletics) and Tasi Limtiaco (Swimming), are repeat

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – July 9, 2024 – The FSM Energy Forum commenced today in Pohnpei, bringing together key energy stakeholders and partners from across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and beyond. Under the theme “Energizing FSM – Affordability and Beyond,” the forum, running from July 9-10, aims to address pressing challenges and explore sustainable

Sapwuahfik, Pohnpei – July 5-7, 2024 – His Excellency, President Wesley W. Simina, and Madame First Lady Ancelly Simina visited the outer atoll of Sapwuahfik, also known as Ngatik, as part of the administration’s ongoing state visits across the FSM. Accompanying them were Congressman Peter Christian, Pohnpei State Senator Stevick Edwin and Senator Kikuo Apis

The meeting marked the 36th years of friendship and commitment on cooperation to build on strengthening friendship since establishments of diplomatic ties in August 5, 1988. Furthermore, the meeting was an opportunity to strengthen collective efforts toward the 2050 Strategy of the Blue Pacific Continent and address common views ahead of the 53rd Pacific Island

Palikir, Pohnpei — In a formal ceremony held on July 2nd, 2024, His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the FSM, Her Excellency Marie Fontanel. The event marked a significant moment in the diplomatic relations between the FSM and France, underscoring the long-standing

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – Yesterday on June 27th, 2024, His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina warmly welcomed His Excellency Andreas Pfaffernoschke, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the FSM, during a ceremony for the presentation of credentials. In his remarks, President Simina celebrated the strong and friendly diplomatic

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – June 24, 2024 — His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) hosted Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in a historic visit to the FSM. This visit marks the first occasion a sitting President of JICA has visited the FSM, underscoring

FSM Ambassador to the FSM Permanent Mission to the United Nations H.E. Jeem Lippwe emphasized the FSM’s position on stronger ocean protection at the Thirty-fourth Meeting of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). “Ambassador Lippwe argued that while transitioning away from fossil fuels is crucial, it should not

GENEVA, Switzerland (FSMIS) – On June 13, 2024, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) marked a significant milestone in its international relations as His Excellency Akillino Harris Susaia presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office, as the FSM’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva.