Politics

WENO, Chuuk, August 18, 2025 — His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina and First Lady Ancelly Simina attended the opening ceremony of Pacific Partnership 2025, the U.S. Navy’s largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission in the Pacific. The event was also graced by the presence of Governor Alexander Narruhn, Lt. Governor Mekioshy William, […]

Rarotonga, Cook Islands – August 2, 2025 – The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), led a delegation to Rarotonga to join the celebrations marking the Cook Islands’ 60th Anniversary of Self-Governance. The visit underscores the warm friendship between the FSM and the Cook Islands, grounded in shared

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – On July 16, 2025, Her Excellency Jane J. Chigiyal officially presented her Letter of Credence to H.E. the Right Honorable Dame Cindy Kiro, GNCM, QSO, Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief in and over the Realm of New Zealand at the Government House as the first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary cross-accredited from the Commonwealth

OSAKA, Japan – On July 31st, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) proudly celebrated its National Day at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, with a cultural showcase that introduced KAMORALE to the world, a national expression of greetings and unity formally adopted through Executive Order by President Simina last year. His Excellency Wesley W.

TOKYO, Japan — On July 29, 2025, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), made a formal State Call on His Majesty Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, as part of his official visit to Japan to attend the Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai. During their meeting, reflecting on

COLONIA, Yap — The 2025 4th Yap Micronesia Expo has concluded on July 28th, leaving a resounding message of unity, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to sustainable development across the Federated States of Micronesia. In his closing remarks, The Honorable Vice President Aren B. Palik celebrated the significant achievements of the Expo and underscored the

New York, July 2025 – On July 22, 2025, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) reaffirmed its national commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by presenting its Second Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York. The presentation was delivered by The Honorable Elina P. Akinaga,

PALIKIR, Pohnpei — On July 17, 2025 , the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) officially launched its new Revenue Management System (RMS), a major national milestone under the World Bank–supported Public Financial Management (PFM) Project. Designed to modernize and strengthen the country’s capacity to collect and manage public revenue, the RMS is

WENO, Chuuk, July 7–9, 2025 – His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina and the Governors of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) convened in Chuuk State from July 7 to 9, 2025, for two strategically linked gatherings: the FSM Petroleum Corporation (FSMPC/Vital) Chief Executive Council (CEC) Meeting, and the national Chief

MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands — Earlier this month, President Wesley W. Simina led the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) delegation to the 27th Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF), held from July 2–4, 2025, in Majuro, under the theme “Eju Bõkã In”, a call to navigate change together through decisive regional action. President Simina joined