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PALIKIR, Pohnpei, December 20, 2024 – The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is pleased to announce that it has received its first contribution toward the construction of the One UN House Micronesia Complex, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening the presence and accessibility of the United Nations (UN) in the region. This […]

PALIKIR, Pohnpei, December 12, 2024 — The Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik welcomed Major General Lance Okamura, Deputy Commander for U.S. Army Pacific Command, and his delegation to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The delegation included U.S. Ambassador Jennifer L. Johnson and Defense Attaché Jason Neal. Vice President Palik was joined by Secretary

COLONIA, Yap – The Yap Day Care Center recently celebrated its official handover on November 26, 2024, marking a milestone in advancing early childhood education and empowering women in the Yap community. The event, coordinated by Ms. Takiko Ifamilik, Digital Gender Coordinator from the FSM Department of Health, represented a collaborative effort to address the

MAKATI, Philippines — While attending the Conference on Philippine-Pacific Partnership on Sustainable Health Workforce for Health Security, held from November 27–29, 2024, in Makati, Philippines, Secretary Marcus Samo of the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs met with his counterpart, Secretary Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa of the Philippine Department of Health. The two leaders

Palikir, Pohnpei, FSM – December 11, 2024 – The 14th State and National Leadership Conference (SNLC) concluded successfully in Palikir, Pohnpei, with leaders of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) reaffirming their collective commitment to the nation’s progress through the unanimous endorsement of six key resolutions, including the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) 2024–2043 and the

The Hague, Netherlands – The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) delivered its Oral Statement at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on December 9, 2024, during the advisory proceedings concerning the obligations of States in respect of climate change. Representing the FSM at the ICJ was Mr. Clement Yow Mulalap, Legal Adviser at the FSM

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — December 10, 2024 – His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina convened the 14th State and National Leadership Conference (SNLC) in Palikir, Pohnpei, bringing together leaders from across the Federated States of Micronesia to review and endorse the nation’s second iteration of the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) 2024–2043 and the accompanying Infrastructure Development

PALIKIR, Pohnpei, December 4, 2024 — In a first at the national capital, His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina and the Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik lit up the FSM Office of the President with a festive Christmas lights display. The lighting ceremony brought together staff, family, and friends to celebrate the beginning of

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – The Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik recently addressed the Pacific Islands’ Health Officers Association (PIHOA) 75th Executive Board Meeting, emphasizing the critical role of regional collaboration in addressing pressing health challenges in the Pacific. The meeting, hosted in Pohnpei from November 18-22, brought together health leaders from across the region to

WENO, Chuuk – The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) hosted the 2024 Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) with the United States of America from November 13-14, 2024, in Chuuk State. This two-day meeting brought together officials from both nations to discuss key aspects of their bilateral defense and security partnership under the Compact of Free Association.