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

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

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

President Simina Joins the People of Yap in Celebrating the 55th Yap Day

Starlink Gateway System Now Live in Kosrae!

President Simina Engages with FSM Citizens in Saipan and Guam, Reaffirming Commitment to Overseas Communities

Vice President Palik Attends Nauru’s Independence Celebrations

President Simina Receives Credentials of Lithuanian Ambassador

President Simina Continues Community Outreach Efforts with Official Visit to U Municipality

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

FAS Ambassadors Meet with U.S. Officials in DC to Discuss Executive Orders, Pause of Foreign Assistance, and Other Matters of Mutual Interest

Update and Reminder for FSM Citizens in the United States

India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Completes Historic Visit to the FSM

President Simina Welcomes Committee to Wait as 6th Regular Session of the 23rd FSM Congress Begins

The FSM Welcomes New Ambassador of India, H.E. Shri Harsh Kumar Jain, to Strengthen Bilateral Partnership

President Simina and Governor Joseph Sign Commitment to Endorse Blue Prosperity Micronesia and 30% Marine Protection Commitment

The FSM and United States Sign Extension of Humanitarian Assistance Annex to MUORA

Biosecurity Facility Officially Handed Over to Yap State Government, Strengthening the FSM’s Efforts to Safeguarding Biodiversity from Invasive Alien Species

The FSM Government Commends UN Resident Coordinator Jaap van Hierden for a Remarkable Tenure

The FSM Participates in the 5th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on Plastics Pollution

FSM Receives First Contribution in Ongoing Fundraising Efforts for One UN House Micronesia

Vice President Palik Welcomes Major General Lance Okamura of U.S. Army Pacific Command to the FSM

Official Handover of the Yap Day Care Center

Handover Ceremony of Solar Water Purification Systems in Chuuk State

The FSM and Philippines enter into MOU to Strengthen Health Workforce with Focus on Reducing Maternal and Infant Mortality

14th SNLC Concludes with Endorsement of FSM Strategic Development and Infrastructure Development Plans

The FSM Delivers Oral Statement at International Court of Justice (ICJ) Climate Advisory Proceedings

FSM Leaders Convene for 14th SNLC to Advance Strategic Development and Infrastructure Plans

President Simina and Vice President Palik Light Up the Capital for the Holidays

Vice President Palik Underscores Urgent Health Challenges and Regional Collaboration at PIHOA’s 75th Executive Board Meeting

FSM Hosts 2024 Joint Committee Meeting with the United States

The FSM Advances Digital Security with Inaugural Cybersecurity Symposium

FSM Officials Strengthen Cooperation with the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers on Labor Deployment

Ambassador John Fritz presents his Credentials to President of the Republic of the Philippines, H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

President Simina and Vice President Palik Continue Nationwide Outreach Efforts in Historic Visit to the Outer Islands of the Mortlocks

Request for Proposal – Supply and Installation of Real Time PCR Systems in Pohnpei and Yap Laboratories

FSM Honors its Veterans with the Fulfillment of Last Year’s Pledge: Office of Veterans Affairs Now Operational

President Simina Receives Credentials from the New Ambassador of Norway

The FSM Strengthens Ties in Europe: Ambassador Susaia Accredited to Switzerland

Vice President Palik Welcomes Lieutenant General Joshua Rudd of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to the FSM

The FSM Holds Inaugural Workshop on Compact of Free Association Amendments and Budget Processes

FSM Celebrates World Food Day 2024

Former Governor Reed B. Oliver Sworn In as Member of the FSM Banking Board

PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL PERIOD OF MOURNING AND STATE FUNERAL FOR THE LATE FORMER PRESIDENT JOHN RICHARD HAGLELGAM

President Simina Administers Oath of Office for Key Appointments

President Simina Discusses COFA Implementation with U.S. Congressional Delegation in Palau

Inaugural Migration Taskforce Training Underway to Develop FSM’s National Migration Policy – Vice President Palik highlights the need for holistic approach

Vice President Palik Attends Palau’s 30th Independence Anniversary

President Simina Engages Citizens in Texas and Hawaii, Addresses Key Concerns

T.H. Vice President Aren B. Palik Received FSM Honorary Consul in the Philippines, Mr. Floyd P. Tiu-Laurel

FSM History Made at the 79th UN General Assembly

FSM Engagement at Side Events and Meetings

Secretary Marcus Samo Addresses Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Update on the status of SSA benefits for eligible FAS citizens

FSM Government Celebrates Joint Declaration Signing with the United States, Marshall Islands & Palau; President Simina Meets with President Biden – Reaffirming the Compacts of Free Association

French Senators Visit with T.H. Vice President Aren B. Palik to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

T.H. Vice President Aren B. Palik Administers Oath of Office to Two New Members of the Federated States of Micronesia Trust Fund Board

First Lady Ancelly Simina Attends Luncheon Hosted by U.S. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at UNGA

Compacts of Free Association: The United States of America, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau Reaffirm the Enduring Partnership Based on Shared Interests and Values

JEMCO Approves FSM’s FY2025 Annual Implementation Plan

Vice President Palik Opens the 19th PNA Ministerial Meeting with a Call for Unity and Bold Leadership in Fisheries Management

Building lasting partnerships for effective governance must begin from the ground up” – President Simina and Vice President Palik continue nationwide outreach efforts to Kitti Municipality

THE FSM GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT JOHN R. HAGLELGAM

FSM’s Active Participation and Key Outcomes at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Vice President Palik Meets with St. Luke’s Medical Center to Discuss Strengthening Healthcare Partnerships for FSM Citizens

China’s Ambassador Presents Support to FSM for Successful Micronesia Expo 

In-State Tuition for FSM Students at Public US Colleges and Universities

FSM Leaders Endorse Key Policies and Resolutions at 13th SNLC and 2nd Development Partners Roundtable

Strengthening FSM-New Zealand Relations – New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Pays Historic Visit to the FSM

2024 State and National Leadership Conference (SNLC) Opens in Pohnpei

FSM Trade Facilitation Committee endorse comprehensive Implementation Plan

President Simina Continues Engagement with Pingelap

FSM Launches 2024 Police Academy to Enhance National and State Law Enforcement 

FSM Hosts Second National Fisheries Summit

ADB Executive Director Rachel Thompson Pays Courtesy Call to President Simina & Vice President Palik

Vice President Aren B. Palik Receives Update from FSM MiCare Board

Team FSM Meet FSM Officials In Geneva Ahead Of Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Navigating Our Island Ocean for Prosperity and Resiliency”: 3rd Micronesia Expo Successfully Concludes in Chuuk State

Historic Visit – Vice President Palik Hosts Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Lisa Franchetti

President Simina Delivers Opening Remarks at the FSM Captive Insurance Council Seminar; FSM Embassy in Japan Commemorates 1 Year Anniversary

President Simina Attends the 10th Pacific Island Leaders Meeting (PALM10) ; Meets with Prime Minister Kishida; and Visits Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace

JCRP Officially Hands Over Key COFA Documents to the Office of the President

Regional Director of United Nations Development Coordination Office Makes Introductory Visit to the FSM

FSM becomes a Member of the Convention to Prohibit Biological Weapons

The FSM Receives $600,000 in Humanitarian Assistance from China to Combat Drought

FSMNOC NAMES PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC DELEGATION

Vice President Palik Calls for ‘Transformative Action’ at FSM Energy Forum

President Simina Continues Nationwide Outreach to Sapwuahfik

Happy FSM Law Day!

Ambassador Carson K. Sigrah paid a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister of Fiji, Hon. Sitiveni L. Rabuka on July 4, 2024.

French Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Simina

The FSM Welcomes New German Ambassador

2024 FSM Finance Conference Kicks Off in Chuuk State

President Simina Welcomes JICA President Dr. Akihiko Tanaka to the Federated States of Micronesia During Historic Visit

Ambassador Lippwe Advocates for Balanced Ocean Protection at UNCLOS Meeting

Ambassador Susaia Presents Credentials to the Director General of the United Nations Office in Geneva

President Simina and Micronesian Leaders Conclude 26th MIF with Joint Communiqué

FSM Strengthens Ties with Neighboring Micronesian Nations Towards Combatting IUU Fishing and Transnational Crimes

President Simina Welcomes Japanese Special Envoy Masahiro Komura

FSM and UNDP Pacific Office Sign Seven-year Project Towards Land Degradation Neutrality

Honoring the Fallen: The FSM and U.S. Hold Memorial Day Ceremony at Sea

The FSM Welcomes New Swiss Ambassador, Strengthens Bilateral Relations Amidst New FSM Embassy in Geneva

President Simina Receives PIF Contribution for FSM Drought Relief

Close-Up Program Students Meet with President Simina and Vice President Palik

Committee to Wait Meeting with President Simina and Vice President Palik

Australian Ambassador Pays First Courtesy Call on Vice President Palik

Historic Investiture: Kosrae’s Own Chang B. William Sworn In as FSM Supreme Court Associate Justice

President Simina attends US Indo-Pacific Command Change of Command Ceremony

FSM Participation at 2024 Mid-Year Joint Committee Meeting with United States

The Federated States of Micronesia Opens Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva

New Australian Ambassador to FSM Presents Credentials, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties

FSM President Wesley W. Simina Administered Oath of Office to the FSM Permanent Representative in Geneva, the Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs and the Deputy Chief of Mission in Fiji

2024 FSM Health Summit Successfully Concluded

Vice President Palik Keynotes PIDB’s 35th Anniversary Celebration in Guam and Conducts Outreach with FSM Citizens

The Office of the President visited by seniors from the Calvary Christian Academy and the visiting seniors from the Majuro Baptist Christian Academy.

T.H. Vice President Aren B. Palik Gave Opening Remarks at the 2024 Second FSM Health Summit, Theme: Better Health for All

T.H. Vice President Aren B. Palik Receives a Courtesy Call from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community Director- General Dr. Stuart Minchin

FSM Vice President Administered Oath of Office for Board of Directors on the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority, FSM Telecommunications Corporation and Compact Trust Fund Committee

FSM Reaffirms its Commitment to Protecting 30% of its Ocean by 2025 at Our Oceans Conference

T.H. Vice President Aren B. Palik Administers Oath of Office for Compact Trust Fund Committee Member

President Simina Concludes State Visit to China

Committee to Wait meets with President Simina and Vice President Palik on Opening Day of the Special Session

FSM Launches ASYCUDAWorld in Pohnpei for Enhanced Customs Operations

President Simina Holds Joint Outreach in Kansas City – Pledges to Pursue the Establishment of a Consulate Office

Vice President Palik meets with TSP students from Madolenihmw High School

President Simina Concludes Productive Week of Meetings in Washington D.C. with Key Government Officials on COFA Implementation

2024 Australia-FSM Development Cooperation Talks

The FSM Engages in 2nd Japan Pacific Islands Defense Cooperation Dialogue held in Tokyo

Vice President Aren B. Palik Opens 43rd Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Officials Meeting in Chuuk

President Simina Finalizes Renewed COFA Agreements at the U.S. State Department

President Simina Declares State of Emergency Amid Drought

First Lady of the Federated States of Micronesia Presents Donation on International Women’s Day

FSM National Anti-Corruption Strategy Workshop & Anti-Corruption Investigations Training Concludes in Pohnpei

MiCare Expands Healthcare Access through new and renewed Partnership Agreements

FSM Public Auditors Annual Conference Kicks Off in Pohnpei State

An update on progress of our COFA legislation in US Congress.

Collaborative Relief Efforts for FSM Outer Islands Ongoing

New Philippines Ambassador to the FSM Presents Credentials to President Simina – Migrant Worker Agreement Advances

Australia and New Zeal and COFA letter to Congressional leaders

Letter to Speaker Johnson to Urge the Passage of the COFA Amendments Act of 2023 Final

FSM Department of Finance and Administration Launches First Citizens’ Budget

Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts Underway throughout the FSM

Pohnpei Seventh-day Adventist School 4th graders visit FSM President

FSM Dept. of Health and Social Affairs Hands Over Marine Ambulance to Chuuk State

President Simina Affirms Continued Support for WCPFC\’s Sustainable Fisheries Management Efforts

The Simina-Palik administration: Supporting and Leading Blue Prosperity Micronesia

Three FAS Leaders to US Senate Signed Letter

United for Economic Growth: 3rd FSM R&D Conference Concludes in Yap

59th International Coconut Community

FSM & Pohnpei State Government Receive President of Nauru in celebration of Nauru Airlines Inaugural Flight to Palau

“Gentlemen, this is our fight too” — President Simina delivers keynote address at FSM Women’s Conference

First Lady Simina Offers Reflections on the Importance of Family at CWC Annual Conference

Advancing Healthcare in the FSM: Crucial EMT Training and FSM Health Leadership Meeting Conclude in Chuuk

Vice President Palik Honors Veterans alongside U.S Ambassador Johnson

President Simina and FSM delegation conclude participation at the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum

President Simina kicks off 52nd Pacific Islands Forum by convening Micronesian Presidents Summit Special Meeting, Bilaterals with Prime Minister of Cook Islands and President of the UNGA and participating in the Smaller Island States Meeting

President Simina and First Lady Simina Present $500,000 Donation to Aid Maui Wildfires Relief and Recovery

President Simina and Delegation attend FSM Independence Day Celebration in Guam

Happy Independence Day!

FSM Dept. of Education launches FSM Skills and Employability Enhancement (FSM SEE) Project

President Simina tours National Geographic Pristine Seas Expedition Vessel in Chuuk and Meets with State Leadership while First Lady Simina delivers on pledge to Chuuk Women’s Council

President Simina issues Executive Order 23-07: Implementing Constitutional Amendment for Dual Citizens in the Federated States of Micronesia

Vice President Palik heads FSM Delegation to 13th Conference of Leaders and delivers keynote at the Digital Earth Pacific Launch

Happy United Nations Day

Vice-President Aren B. Palik and Delegation Represents FSM at CRGA53 and C13 in New Caledonia

President Simina continues state visits to the outer islands of Mwoakilloa and Pingelap

Republic of Korea Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Ties with the FSM

FSM Ambassador to Fiji takes Oath of Office

FSM Department of Resources and Development hosts World Food Day Celebration

President Simina meets with President Marcos in Manila – Labor Ban Lifted

FSM Delegation joins Inaugural Archipelagic and Island States Forum

Mr. Jonathan Veitch, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Representative for the Pacific Island Countries of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) meets with President Simina and Vice President Palik

UNFPA’s Ongoing Commitment to the FSM Reinforced by its Director

President Simina issues Presidential Proclamation for the Amendments to the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia

Simina-Palik Cabinet Begins to Take Shape

Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas are Teaming Up to Set Sail on Groundbreaking Marine Science Expedition in the FSM

FSM Delegation wraps up US-PIF Summit meetings in Washington, DC

FSM joins the People’s Republic of China in Celebrating 74th Anniversary

President Simina Administers Oath of Office to Mrs. Universe Yamase Lawrence – Deputy Permanent Representative of the FSM to the United Nations

President Simina arrives in DC for the US-Pacific Island Forum Summit at the White House

FSM Delegation wraps up UNGA high-level week in New York

Handover Ceremony of new Pohnpei State Emergency Operations Center Building

FSM takes the lead and becomes first nation to sign BBNJ Treaty

The Honorable Aren B. Palik received Executive Director, Mr. Robert Nicholl from the IMF

President Simina kicks of UN General Assembly High-level week with Bilateral Meeting with UN Secretary General António Guterres

FSM presents $100,000 donation for Typhoon Mawar relief assistance to CNMI

T.H. Vice President Aren B. Palik receives Ambassador Marco Clemente of the Italian Republic cross-accredited to the Federated States of Micronesia

President Simina meets with Governor Green of Hawaii and US Indo-Pacific Command

US Ambassador to the FSM Jennifer L. Johnson Presents Credentials to H.E. President Simina

Chief Executive Council and Presiding Officers come to a Consensus in Yap – And Move Forward with the Arngel Formula

Reaching the Nation: President Simina & Delegation Conclude Nationwide State Visits in Yap State

3rd Joint Environment and Risk Management Platform

President Simina meets with Governor Guerrero, presents $400,000 donation for Typhoon Mawar relief assistance

President Simina Addresses the Pacific Judicial Council

Vice President Aren B. Palik accepts Handover of FSS Bethwel Henry on Behalf of the FSM Government

US Congressional Delegation meet with President Simina

President Simina & Vice President Palik pay Official State Visit to Kosrae State

President Simina & Vice President Palik pay Official State Visit to Chuuk State

FSM Hosts the 2023 Joint Committee Meeting with the United States of America

President Wesley W. Simina receives Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium His Excellency Michel Parys for a courtesy call

FSM Reaffirms Its Enduring Partnership with the United States at a House Committee on Natural Resources Field Hearing in Guam

Congress Confirms the Nation’s Top Diplomats

President Simina signs into law Public Law No. 23-15, to Remove the COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate for all Persons Entering the FSM

President Simina conducted the oath of office ceremony for the FSM’s most recently sworn-in diplomats

President Wesley W. Simina receives Secretary of Interior, the Honorable Deb Haaland

President Wesley W. Simina receives China’s Special Envoy Minister Tang Renjian

President Simina & Special Envoy Furuya Continue to Strengthen FSM-Japan Kizuna

Representative of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Young-kyu Park Pays Courtesy Call to President Wesley W. Simina & Vice President Aren B. Palik

President Simina & Vice President Palik Receive Ambassador Michael Ketchen

Unity for all – Joint Presidential Inauguration 2023

President Wesley W. Simina and Vice President Aren B. Palik receive Members of the Micronesian Presidents’ Summit (MPS)

MTEC: “Connecting Indigenous Knowledge Across Academic Disciplines.”

The National Department of Education New Location

FSM Infrastructure Conference Concludes with Compact III Focus and Closing Remarks

FSM Infrastructure Conference Prioritizes Maintenance and Cross-Cutting Issues

FSM Infrastructure Conference Explores Compact II Implementation and Program Progress

FSM Infrastructure Conference Focuses on Strategic Development Planning

The Federated States of Micronesia Takes a Lead At the 2nd Intergovernmental Plastics Negotiations (INC-2) in Paris June 7, 2024

23rd Congress Concludes First Regular Session

President Simina & Vice President Palik paid an official state visit to the State Leaders of Pohnpei

FSM Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management and Partners Conducted a Disaster Preparedness Simulation Exercise in Chuuk State

FSM and U.S. Sign New Compact Agreements

Governor Palik Visits President Simina to Witness Signing of FSM-US Compact Amendments

President of the FSM Welcomes Pohnpei State Legislature for Courtesy Call and Discusses Key Issues

The Honorable Reed B. Oliver, Governor of Pohnpei State, paid a Courtesy Call on President Simina and Vice President Palik

President Simina & Vice President Palik Receive H.E. Takata Toshihisa, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Japan

President Simina & Vice President Palik Receive Close-Up Students, Offer Insights for FSM’s Development

His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia

President Panuelo Endorses the FSM Coconut National Export Strategy 2023 – 2028

President Panuelo Amends Executive Order Establishing the Public Education Task Force on the Proposed Constitutional Amendments Adopted by the 4th FSM Constitutional Convention

President Panuelo & Vice President Palik Receive U.S. Peace Corps Exploratory Team

All Nine Proposed Amendments to the FSM Constitution for the July 2023 Referendum

FSM Receives Three Infrastructure Sector Grant Awards Totaling $64,591,163 for the Kosrae State Hospital, Yap Water Treatment Plant, & Yap Wastewater Treatment Plant

FSM Government Charges Department of Finance & Administration Employee with Conflict of Interest, Theft, Money Laundering, & Unauthorized Possession or Removal of Property

FSM Receives Three Infrastructure Sector Grant Awards Totaling $64,591,163 for the Kosrae State Hospital, Yap Water Treatment Plant, & Yap Wastewater Treatment Plant

World Bank-funded FSM Sustainable Energy Development & Access Project Breaks Ground in Nahnpohnmal; Pohnpei State Receiving Three New Generators to Strengthen Electrical Grid