GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
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The Executive Branch is charged with the management and operations the National Government with the executive powers of the National Government vested in the President. The President is the Head of State and Head of Government for the Federated States of Micronesia. The President is assisted by the Vice President and both are elected by the FSM Congress from among the at-Large Members to serve a four-year term.
RECENT EVENTS
![Ambassador Susaia Presents Credentials to the Director General of the United Nations Office in Geneva Ambassador Susaia Presents Credentials to the Director General of the United Nations Office in Geneva](https://gov.fm/cache/lofthumbs/538x399-Micronesia-2.jpg)
Ambassador Susaia Presents Credentials to the Director General of the United Nations Office in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland (FSMIS) – On June 13, 2024, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)...
![President Simina and Micronesian Leaders Conclude 26th MIF with Joint Communiqué President Simina and Micronesian Leaders Conclude 26th MIF with Joint Communiqué](https://gov.fm/cache/lofthumbs/538x399-447880978_18128289901353642_7813415726806347248_n.jpg)
President Simina and Micronesian Leaders Conclude 26th MIF with Joint Communiqué
The 26th Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) successfully concluded its three-day gathering on June...
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The FSM Welcomes New Ambassador from Kosovo
Palikir, Pohnpei – The Federated States of Micronesia recently welcomed Ambassador...
![The FSM Welcomes New Finnish Ambassador The FSM Welcomes New Finnish Ambassador](https://gov.fm/cache/lofthumbs/538x399-2B5A8344.jpeg)
The FSM Welcomes New Finnish Ambassador
Palikir, Pohnpei (FSMIS) – The Federated States of Micronesia was pleased to welcome Her...
![World Tuna Day: World Tuna Day:](https://gov.fm/cache/lofthumbs/538x399-FSM_Seal3.png)
World Tuna Day: "Our Tuna, Our Legacy"
Statement By H. E. Wesley W. Simina President Federated States of...
![PRESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION NO. 2024-001 PRESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION NO. 2024-001](https://gov.fm/cache/lofthumbs/538x399-pres_seal3.png)
PRESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION NO. 2024-001
The President Palikir, Pohnpei Federated States of...
![PROCLAMATION FOR MARCH 08, 2024 AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY PROCLAMATION FOR MARCH 08, 2024 AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY](https://gov.fm/cache/lofthumbs/538x399-pres_seal3.png)
PROCLAMATION FOR MARCH 08, 2024 AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The President Palikir, Pohnpei Federated States of...
FORMER PRESIDENTS & CABINETS
STATE GOVERNMENT
Chuuk, formerly known as Truk, has a land area of about 49.2 square miles and includes seven major island groups. Pohnpei, formerly known as Ponape, has about 133.4 square miles of land. Almost all of that total is accounted for by Pohnpei island, the largest in the FSM. Pohnpei also includes the outlying island groups of Pingelap, Mokil, Nukuoro, and Kapingamarangi. Yap is made up of 4 relatively large islands, 7 small islands, and 134 atolls, with a total land area of about 45 square miles. Kosrae, formerly known as Kusaie, is essentially one high island of 42.3 square miles.
Each state governments under their constitutions are structurally similar, all utilizing three co-equal branches of government, the executive, legislative and judicial. Each of the state constitutions contain provisions recognizing and preserving local custom and tradition.
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Diplomatic Relations
Please note: The following page lists multilateral treaties and conventions which the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has signed or is a party to. The page only includes those treaties and conventions which are registered with the United Nations and does not include bilateral agreements (= agreements between two states).
The page does not contain any information on the listed treaties/conventions. If you do look for such information, please consult the appropriate search engines on the world wide web. The Government of the FSM does not guarantee the accuracy or comprehensiveness of the information on the page.
The first item listed is the name of the respective treaty/convention (or protocol thereto). The second item lists action in respect to the Federated States of Micronesia (Signature, Accession, Acceptance, Ratification, etc). If a link is offered, it will show the relevant document of the treaty action.
If a date is specified under Signature, then it refers to the day at which the FSM has signed the treaty/convention. All other dates listed refer to the entry into force for the FSM (the day since when the treaty/convention has become binding for the FSM). This date is different from the date on the relevant documents.