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Bali, Indonesia, – From October 10 – 11, 2023, an FSM delegation led by H.E. President Wesley W. Simina, participated in the inaugural Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum, co-hosted by the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations Development Program in the province of Bali, Indonesia. The (AIS) Forum is a platform designed to include […]

On October 6, 2023, Mr. Jonathan Veitch, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Funds (UNICEF) Representative for the Pacific Island Countries paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Wesley W. Simina and the Honorable Aren B. Palik. The courtesy call marked his first in-person courtesy call on the new administration in his capacity as the

Palikir, Pohnpei – On October 4, 2023, the Honorable Iory Kato, Director and Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) met with the Honorable Lorin S. Robert, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs to present his introductory letter from the UNFPA Executive Director to the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. Accompanying Mr.

Palikir, Pohnpei, October 4, 2023 – Through the democratic process of the 4th Constitutional Convention, the FSM Constitution has been amended. In mid-September, the results of the July 4th Special Election/Referendum were officially certified with all 9 proposed constitutional amendments declared as sufficient for ratification by the Office of the National Election Director. In accordance

Palikir, Pohnpei–– On October 2, 2023, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia administered the oath of office for his recently confirmed cabinet members. Among those members are: –  T.H. Mr. Lorin S. Robert to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs; –  T.H. Mrs. Elina P.

Palikir, Pohnpei (October 2, 2023) – Blue Prosperity Micronesia (BPM) and National Geographic Pristine Seas (NGPS) are joining forces for an extraordinary two-month scientific expedition, starting on October 14th in Kosrae. The M/V Argo will serve as the expedition vessel, traveling to Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and finally concluding in Yap. The expedition is a government-led

Washington DC, September 29, 2023 – An FSM delegation led by President Simina, have completed rounds of meetings in DC under the US – Pacific Island Forum Summit as well as meetings to progress the 2023 Amended Compact. Engagements that President Simina and delegation members participated in addition to the US – PIF Summit main

Kolonia, Pohnpei, September 28th, 2023 – T.H. Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia and Second Lady recently attended the Commemoration of the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People\’s Republic of China which also served as the welcoming of H.E. Ambassador Wu Wei to the FSM, held at the

Washington, DC, September 27, 2023 – While in Washington, DC for the US – Pacific Island Forum Summit and subsequent meetings relating to the FSM’s compact of free association, President Simina administered the Oath of Office to recently confirmed Mrs. Universe Yamase Lawrence, who will serve as Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) of the FSM to

Washington, DC, September 25, 2023 – President Simina and fellow PIF leaders are currently in DC at the invitation of President Biden, for the second US-Pacific Island Forum Summit, to discuss the importance of the Pacific region and the future of US – Pacific Islands Forum relations. In the opening plenary, President Simina spoke to the urgent