Politics

NATIONAL PERIOD OF MOURNING AND STATE FUNERAL FOR THE LATE SECRETARY LORIN S. ROBERT His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina has officially proclaimed a National Period of Mourning in honor of the late Lorin S. Robert, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The Office of the President […]

The Office of the President announces with profound sadness the passing of the Honorable Lorin S. Robert, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Secretary Robert was one of the longest serving public servants in the National Government, beginning his career in 1984 as a Foreign Service Officer

Belém, Brazil — November 15, 2025— The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) launched its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 and its first-ever Methane Reduction Roadmap, marking a major step in the nation’s climate ambition and global leadership on short-lived climate pollutants. The announcement was made during the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the

SOKEHS, Pohnpei — November 11, 2025 — President Wesley W. Simina delivered remarks today at the Veterans Day commemoration hosted by the US Veterans Of Pohnpei Association at AA Getaway in Pohnpei. The ceremony brought together veterans, their families, government officials, and members of the diplomatic corps to honor the service and sacrifice of FSM

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — November 11, 2025 — President Wesley W. Simina and Vice President Aren B. Palik received the Committee to Wait on the President following the opening of the Second Special Session of the 24th FSM Congress. The meeting, held at the President’s Office in Palikir, included key members of Congress and Cabinet officials.

PALIKIR, Pohnpei – November 10, 2025 – The Office of the President announces the successful conclusion of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Cybersecurity Symposium 2025, held in Chuuk from October 27 to 31. Under the theme “Advancing National Cybersecurity: From Strategy to Implementation,” the event marked a pivotal, whole-of-nation effort to transform the national

Palikir, Pohnpei — November 5, 2025 — President Wesley W. Simina and Vice President Aren B. Palik received a courtesy visit from a delegation from the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme – SPREP (SPREP), led by Deputy Director General Ms. Easter Chu Shing, at the President’s Office in Palikir. Discussions focused on shared

Palikir, Pohnpei — November 5, 2025 — The Department of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Country Team officially signed the FSM–UN Country Implementation Plan (CIP) 2025–2027, reaffirming their shared commitment to inclusive development, coordinated action, and regional solidarity. The signing took place at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Palikir and was attended by

Kolonia, Pohnpei – November 4, 2025 – The Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik attended the opening of the 2025 American College of Trial Lawyers Trial Practice Training, where he delivered special remarks to participants. The event, hosted by the Pacific Judicial Council, brought together legal practitioners from across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)

Palikir, Pohnpei — November 7, 2025 — The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), led a country delegation to the 14th Meeting of the Conference of Leaders of the Pacific Community (SPC), held on October 17, 2025, in the Kingdom of Tonga. The Conference was chaired by His