PALIKIR, Pohnpei – On January 8, 2024, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) welcomed His Excellency Shri Harsh Kumar Jain, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India, during a formal presentation of credentials ceremony held at the Office of the President in Palikir, where His Excellency President Wesley W. Simina, accepted Ambassador Jain’s letter of credence.

President Simina highlighted the longstanding and productive partnership between FSM and India, established in 1996 and grounded in mutual respect and shared interests.

In his remarks, President Simina emphasized the importance of elevating FSM-India relations to new heights, noting India’s contributions to the FSM in areas such as medical technology, healthcare, and human capacity-building. He also acknowledged the recent positive development of India’s acceptance of the FSM Ambassador’s cross-accreditation in Japan, a move expected to further strengthen bilateral ties.

The President announced plans for an upcoming visit by India’s Minister of External Affairs to the FSM, expressing optimism about achieving tangible outcomes from this high-level engagement. Regionally, President Simina commended India’s active role in the Pacific, particularly through the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation, and confirmed its commitment to participating in future initiatives under this platform.

At the global level, President Simina recognized India’s invaluable partnership in addressing the existential challenges posed by climate change. He reiterated FSM’s steadfast support for India in the ongoing reform of the United Nations Security Council.

President Simina concluded by expressing confidence that Ambassador Jain’s tenure will usher in renewed momentum for FSM-India relations, building collaboration across diverse sectors.

The FSM government extended its best wishes to Ambassador Jain for a successful tenure, underscoring the friendship and shared aspirations between the two nations.

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