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PALIKIR, Pohnpei — March 20, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring a period of national mourning in honor of the late former Speaker Nelson Pelep. In recognition of his decades of distinguished public service, the national flag of the FSM […]

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – March 20, 2026 – On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), concluded a meeting with Vital Energy – the FSM Petroleum Corporation (FSMPC) – board and management to discuss and receive an update on supply chain and energy price risks given

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – March 20, 2026 – On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), concluded a meeting with Vital Energy – the FSM Petroleum Corporation (FSMPC) – board and management to discuss and receive an update on supply chain and energy price risks given

Today, we celebrate the rich traditions, languages, and customs that define who we are as a people. Across our islands, we are reminded that while our cultures are beautifully diverse, we are united by a shared spirit of KAMORALE. KAMORALE, our spirit of unity, continues to guide us as one nation. It is reflected in

Today, we celebrate the rich traditions, languages, and customs that define who we are as a people. Across our islands, we are reminded that while our cultures are beautifully diverse, we are united by a shared spirit of KAMORALE. KAMORALE, our spirit of unity, continues to guide us as one nation. It is reflected in

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — March 18, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), received Mr. Hamish Drummond Young, newly appointed Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), during a courtesy call following his presentation of credentials at the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs in Palikir. Discussions focused

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — March 18, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), has proclaimed March 18, 2026, as National Public Defender Day in the Federated States of Micronesia. The proclamation recognizes the essential role of public defenders in upholding the Constitution, protecting the rights of individuals, and

GENEVA, Switzerland – March 13, 2026 — The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding traditional knowledge (TK) and traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) during the 52nd Session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC 52) at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The 52nd

TOKYO, Japan – March 15, 2026 – At the invitation of Secretary Doug Burgum of the United States Department of the Interior, the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, H.E. Wesley W. Simina, attended the 1st Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum held in Tokyo, Japan from March 14–15, 2026. Co-hosted by the

YAP, Federated States of Micronesia — March 3, 2026 — The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), joined His Excellency Nobuo Kagomiya, Ambassador of Japan to the FSM, for the handover ceremony of a newly constructed classroom building in Yap. The facility was delivered through the project “Enhancing