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 initial contribution of USD 5 million, generously provided by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marks a major milestone in the FSM’s fundraising efforts for this project.
The One UN House Micronesia Complex will serve as a centralized hub for UN agencies operating across the Micronesian region. Strategically located in the FSM, it is designed to facilitate improved coordination, communication, and delivery of essential services to the people of Micronesia and the Pacific. The project highlights the FSM’s commitment to fostering international partnerships and enhancing regional development through sustainable and people-centered initiatives.
This monumental project will transform the presence of the United Nations in Micronesia by providing a centralized office complex for 18 specialized agencies of the United Nations equipped with an estimated 120 professional personnel. The project conceptual design consists of Offices and a Conference Center with a design that is inspired by the history and culture of the five Micronesian countries, namely the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Kiribati and the Republic of Nauru, as primary clienteles, including cultural representation of the four FSM states.
The Federated States of Micronesia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia established formal diplomatic relations on November 7, 2023. President H.E. Wesley W. Simina expressed his profound gratitude to the Government of Saudi Arabia for its generous support. “This donation represents a vote of confidence in the vision of the One UN House Micronesia Complex and the FSM’s leadership in advancing collaborative regional initiatives,” President Simina said. “We are deeply grateful to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for championing this effort to bring UN resources closer to the communities they serve.”
Its strategic location within the FSM ensures that critical UN programs, including those focused on sustainable development, climate resilience, and humanitarian support, can be effectively delivered to Micronesian communities.
The FSM calls upon other international partners to join in supporting this cause to bring the One UN House Micronesia Complex into reality, which aligns with shared goals of fostering sustainable development and improving lives in Micronesia and the broader Pacific.
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