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New York City, September 24, 2024 – Madame Ancelly Simina, First Lady of the Federated States of Micronesia, attended a luncheon hosted by the U.S. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden on the margins of the 79th United Nations General Assembly. The event, a tradition during the UNGA, marked Dr. Biden’s final hosting as First Lady […]

COFA – signed in NYC 24 September 2024

The Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMCO) of the Compact of Free Association as Amended has concurred with the FSM’s FY 2025 Annual Implementation Plan (AIP), paving the way for funding the Compact sector grant portions of FSM’s FY 2025 budget currently being considered by the FSM Congress, and soon to be considered by the FSM

PALIKIR, Pohnpei, September 17, 2024—The Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Honorable Aren B. Palik, officially opened the 19th Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Ministerial Meeting held on September 17th, 2024 at the College of Micronesia-FSM Gym. The gathering brought together ministers and distinguished delegates from across the region, committed

KITTI, Pohnpei – As part of his ongoing nationwide outreach efforts and the administration’s national unity-building initiative, His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina paid an official visit to the municipality of Kitti on Monday, September 16, 2024. During his visit, the President announced a pledge of $1.5 million to support Kitti’s priority community projects, highlighting

It is with deep sadness and profound respect that the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) announces the passing of former President John R. Haglelgam, who passed away on September 12, 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii. President Haglelgam, who served as the second President of the FSM from 1987 to 1991, leaves behind a

Nuku’alofa, Tonga — The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), led by President H.E. Wesley W. Simina actively participated in the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, from 26 to 28 August 2024. The Forum brought together Heads of State and Government from across the Pacific region under the theme “Transformative

PALIKIR, Pohnpei, August 26, 2024 — T.H. Vice President Aren B. Palik welcomed representatives from St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC), Senior Vice President Ms. Veggie Flores and her team during a courtesy call aimed at discussing the longstanding partnership between SLMC and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) through MiCare. The meeting highlighted ongoing efforts

PALIKIR, Pohnpei–– On August 21, 2024, His Excellency Ambassador Wu Wei of the People’s Republic of China met with Mrs. Elina Akinaga, Secretary of the Department of Resources and Development, to officially hand over China’s support for the Micronesia Expo that was held in Chuuk from July 22-26, 2024. During the handover ceremony, Ambassador Wu

PALIKIR, Pohnpei, August 12-16, 2024 – Leaders from across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) recently gathered at the 13th State and National Leadership Conference in Pohnpei, to address critical issues under the theme “Promoting Social, Environmental, and Economic Resilience.” The conference, chaired by H.E. President Wesley W. Simina, saw a united effort towards fostering