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

Palikir, Pohnpei––September 26, 2024,The Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia, received in a courtesy call the Honorary Consul of the FSM in the Republic of the Philippines, Mr. Floyd P. Tiu-Laurel, at the Office of the President in Palikir.

During the meeting, Vice President Palik and Honorary Consul Tiu-Laurel discussed strengthening bilateral relations between the FSM and the Philippines. Both parties recognized the longstanding friendship between the two nations, emphasizing the shared commitment to expanding existing areas of mutual cooperation such as in the fields of agriculture, medical referral, labor mobility, and capacity building opportunities in the Philippines.

Vice President Palik expressed appreciation, on behalf of President Simina, for the valuable contributions of the FSM Honorary Consul in the Philippines in fostering these important ties binding our two nations. He thanked Mr. Tiu-Laurel for the Laurel Family’s dedicated service in promoting the interests of Micronesians residing in or visiting the Philippines.

Honorary Consul Tiu-Laurel highlighted the reviving collaboration between the private sectors of the FSM and the Philippines and discussed potential opportunities for increased economic and technical engagement for mutually beneficial gains. He also reiterated his commitment to continuing his brother’s work in supporting the FSM’s initiatives and fostering positive relations with key stakeholders in the Philippines.

The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to maintaining the strong relationship between the two countries and in exploring other opportunities for partnership and cooperation.

The courtesy call marks another milestone in the FSM’s ongoing efforts to build and strengthen diplomatic relations both regionally and globally and in highlighting the continuing importance of the Honorary Consulate in the Philippines in advancing FSM-Philippines bilateral relations

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