PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has signed a Hosting Agreement with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to facilitate the hosting of a sub-regional Trade Adviser under the Strengthen Pacific Intra-Regional and International Trade (SPIRIT) Project. Funded by the European Union with a budget of 5.75...
Secretary Elieisar Adeptly Represents the FSM at 5th Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—During the week of October 24th to October 28th, 2022, the Honorable Kandhi A. Elieisar—Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—attended the 5th Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, alongside representatives from the Republic of Korea, Cook Islands, the Republic of Fiji, the...
Secretary Samo Contributes to World Health Organization’s Regional Committee Meeting for the Western Pacific
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From October 24th to 28th, 2022, the Honorable Marcus H. Samo, Secretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs, attended the 73rd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee Meeting for the Western Pacific in Manila, Philippines. The Committee meets every year to formulate policies, provide...
2022 Diplomatic Friendship Games Celebrates FSM’s Partnerships with the United Nations, the United States, Japan, Australia, China, & More
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From October 24th to 29th, 2022, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) co-hosted the 2nd annual Diplomatic Friendship Games with the Embassy of Australia. The Diplomatic Friendship Games, which purposefully begin on United Nations Day (an FSM holiday), seek to create new relationships, and strengthen existing...
Secretary Elieisar Presents Rhea Moss-Christian an Exequatur from President Panuelo Confirming Her as Honorary Consul of the RMI to the FSM
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On October 21st, 2022, the Honorable Kandhi A. Elieisar, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), received Ms. Rhea Moss-Christian in a ceremony wherein the Secretary presented an exequatur from H.E. David W. Panuelo confirming Ms. Moss-Christian as the Honorary Consul of...
The Federated States of Micronesia & the Republic of Bulgaria Establish Diplomatic Relations
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On October 20th, 2022, the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of Bulgaria established diplomatic relations at a ceremony held in New York. H.E. Jeem Lippwe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the FSM to the United Nations, and H.E. Lachezara Stoeva, Ambassador and Permanent...
The Federated States of Micronesia Signs Expanded Shiprider Agreement with the United States; FSM Enables U.S. to Act on Nation’s Behalf to Combat Illicit Maritime Activity, Strengthen International Security Operations
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—During the week of October 10th to 14th, 2022, the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), lead the FSM delegation for a Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) with representatives of the Government of the United States of America. Held in the Island of...
39th General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures Express Support for Blue Prosperity Micronesia; President Panuelo Advocates the Importance of Marine Spatial Planning for Economic Growth & Development, Conservation & Protection Efforts
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From October 10th to 14th, 2022, the 39th General Assembly of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) met in the State of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the FSM, provided keynote remarks at the opening ceremony for the 39th APIL...