(25 NOVEMBER 2022, POHNPEI) - The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is to modernize its customs procedures through the upcoming launch of ASYCUDAWorld - a cutting-edge customs management system developed by the UN Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to speed up customs clearance and facilitate international trade. Funded by...
The FSM’s Compact Trust Fund Decreases to $911,236,499
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Trust Fund Committee of the Trust Fund for the People of the Federated States of Micronesia —also known as the Compact Trust Fund so as to distinguish it from the separate FSM Trust Fund—recently conducted its Fiscal Year 2022 fourth quarter meeting. As of September 30th, 2022, the...
President Panuelo & Vice President Palik Receive Assistant Secretary Cantor; Recent JEMCO Meeting Described as Successful & Impactful
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From November 3rd to 6th, 2022, representatives of the U.S. Government were in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to engage in a series of formal and less-formal meetings and consultations, including a meeting of the Joint Economic Management Committee (JEMCO) to discuss the FSM’s Health, Education, and Infrastructure...
FSM to Host Subregional Trade Adviser
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...
COVID-19 Booster Doses No Longer Required for Travel into the FSM, All FSM States Fully Open for Interstate & International Travel
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On October 10th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed an Amendment to the Permanent Regulation Implementing Public Law 22-134 i.e., the Healthy Border Protection Act. The practical effect of the Amendment is that any person traveling to the FSM, although still required...
Vice President Palik Receives Ambassadors Huang & Michigami, Discusses FSM-China Great Friendship & FSM-Japan Kizuna
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On October 6th, 2022, the Honorable Aren B. Palik—Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received His Excellency Huang Zheng, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (China) and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, and His Excellency Hisashi Michigami, Ambassador of Japan, for courtesy calls. The meetings were...
President Panuelo’s Remarks at the 77th United Nations General Assembly
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On September 22nd, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—provided the Nation’s remarks at the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The President’s remarks may be seen below. _________________________________________________________ Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Warmest...
His Excellency David W. Panuelo Thanks His Excellency Joseph R. Biden Jr. for the United States of America’s Ratification of the Kigali Amendment
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On September 21st, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—was received by His Excellency Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, at a reception on the margins of the 77th United Nations General Assembly. During their meeting, President Panuelo...