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PALIKIR, Pohnpei – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, joined by the Honorable Aren B. Palik, welcomed students participating in the Close-Up Program from across the Federated States of Micronesia during their visit to the nation’s Capital. As part of the program’s annual activities, the students visited the Office of the President to learn about the […]

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – May 21, 2026 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), administered the Oaths of Office to newly confirmed officials following their confirmation during the current session of the FSM Congress. The officials sworn into office were: • Mr. Florian J. Yatilman, Secretary of the Department

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – May 19, 2026 – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), administered the Oath of Office to newly confirmed Secretary of the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs, Ricky Cantero. Prior to his appointment as Secretary, Mr. Cantero served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign

His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and the Honorable Vice President, Aren B. Palik, were pleased to welcome first and second graders from Awak Elementary School during a visit to the Office of the President yesterday. The Office of the President extends its appreciation to the teachers and

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – May 12, 2026 – Following the opening of the 4th Regular Session of the 24th Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), His Excellency Wesley W. Simina received the Committee to Wait at the Office of the President to discuss shared national priorities, legislative matters, and the ongoing emergency response efforts

Kamorale my fellow Micronesians, Across our islands, the ocean has always taught us two truths. Distance is real. And connection is a choice. Long before the Federated States of Micronesia existed on paper, our ancestors crossed open seas guided by memory, courage, and trust in one another. They built communities rooted in dignity and obligation.

WENO, Chuuk — April 27, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), addressed attendees at the Opening Prayer event for the Pacific Angel Medical Exercise at Chuuk International Airport, marking the launch of the first Pacific Angel mission hosted in the FSM. The event launched the Pacific

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — April 24, 2026 — His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, traveled to Majuro to attend the state funeral of the late former President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), H.E. David Kabua. President Simina joined dignitaries and the Marshallese people in paying final respects

HARMON, Guam – April 21, 2026 — At the margins of the Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMCO) Mid-Year meeting in Guam, the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, administered the oath of office to Mrs. Teresa M. Filepin, who will serve as the National Government’s representative on the Committee.

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — April 20, 2026 — The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), welcomed Her Excellency Ambassador Véronique Roger Lacan of France on a courtesy call on April 10, 2026, reaffirming the growing partnership between FSM and France. The discussions highlighted shared priorities across the Pacific, including