Politics

Vice President Palik represents the FSM at World Expo 2025 Opening, Concludes Official Visit to Japan

OSAKA, Japan — The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first official working visit to Japan by the Vice President, the Honorable Aren B. Palik. The visit, which took place from April 8 to 14, 2025, marked an important step in strengthening the ties of friendship and […]

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President Simina and U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth Hold First High-Level Bilateral Under New U.S. Administration – Yap Infrastructure Projects Advance

March 27, 2025, GUAM – His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on March 27, 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, marking the first high-level bilateral engagement between the FSM and the United States under the new U.S. Administration.

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Vice President Palik and Second Lady Palik Joins COFA Day Celebrations and holds Town Hall with FSM Citizens in Texas

Austin & Killeen, Texas – The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), accompanied by Madam Second Lady Adelita A. Palik, recently concluded a successful series of engagements with citizens of the Freely Associated States (FAS) residing in Texas, commemorating COFA Day and hosting a town hall with FSM

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President Simina Concludes Official Working Visit to Japan, Discusses Key Priorities with Prime Minister Ishiba

TOKYO, Japan – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), successfully concluded an official working visit to Japan from March 14 to 20, 2025, during which he met with Prime Minister Ishiba and key Japanese leaders, deepening the strong partnership between the two nations. At the heart of the

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Strengthening Ties: Israel’s New Ambassador to the FSM Presents Credentials to President Simina

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), officially welcomed Ambassador-designate Roi Rosenblit of the State of Israel during a formal ceremony held at the capital on March 5, 2025. Ambassador Rosenblit presented his Letter of Credence, signifying his appointment as Israel’s Ambassador to the Federated States

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Advisory for FSM Citizens in the United States (FSM CITIZENS IMMIGRATION RIGHTS)

The Office of the President shares this important advisory bulletin on FSM citizens’ immigration rights in the U.S. As a reminder, your passport and I-94 serve as proof of your LEGAL status in the U.S., regardless of any policy changes. Stay informed through our FSM Embassy in DC and ensure your documents remain valid. Embassy-Bulletin-2504

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Committee to Wait Meeting with President Simina and Vice President Palik

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSMIS) – The Committee to Wait (CTW) met with President Wesley W. Simina and Vice President Aren B. Palik, along with their cabinet members, following the opening of the 23rd Congress Regular Session on May 14, 2024, . Led by Senator Johnson Asher, the CTW included Senators Joseph J. Urusemal, Merlynn Abello Alfonso,

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Congress Confirms the Nation’s Top Diplomats

PALIKIR, POHNPEI. August 1, 2023 – During its First Special Session from July 10-19, the Twenty Third Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia confirmed the Nation’s top diplomat representations overseas. Through Congressional Resolution (CR) 23-30, the Congress confirmed Ricky F. Cantero, an experienced diplomat to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Department  of Foreign Affairs.

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