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Washington, D.C.- Today, August 8th, Ms. Jennifer L. Johnson, the United States Ambassador-designate to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), paid a courtesy call on Mr. Jackson T. Soram, FSM Ambassador-designate to the United States. The meeting took place at the FSM Embassy in Washington D.C. The call marked the first official meeting between the two Ambassadors. In welcoming Ambassador-designate Johnson to the Embassy, Ambassador Soram congratulated her on her confirmation as the new U.S. Ambassador to the FSM. He thanked Ambassador Johnson for the visit and took the occasion to reaffirm the enduring relationship between the United States and the FSM. Ambassador Johnson thanked Ambassador Soram for accepting the courtesy call, and also congratulating him on his confirmation as the new FSM Ambassador to the United States. She thanked Ambassador Soram for accepting the courtesy call and reciprocated the same sentiments of collaboration and partnership between the two countries – the U.S. and the FSM. She’s excited and looked forward to moving to the FSM as soon as possible to officially present her credentials and settle in into Pohnpei. The meeting concluded with both Ambassadors wishing the best for one another. Ambassador Soram was staffed by First Secretary Raleigh...
News from the President's Office
As a follow through with the recent townhall meetings (March 19, 2023) with FSM citizens hosted by the Cass County in Iowa, the Cass Health is inviting FSM citizens to a free TB Testing on...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On February 13th, 2023, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) hosted the 21st Micronesian Presidents’ Summit (MPS) in Palikir. Operating under the theme “Paddling Together for a Stronger Micronesia”, His Excellency...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In late January 2023, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—visited Washington, D.C., and high-level officials at the U.S. White House, so as to strengthen diplomatic ties and conclude...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On January 26th, 2023, the Executive Branch of the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) received the FSM Supreme Court’s Memorandum of Decision regarding Criminal Case No. 2020-501, which memorializes the Court’s...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In Honolulu, Hawaii, after a series of discussions between officials from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of Nauru, and the Republic of Kiribati, and representatives from Australia, Japan, and the United...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On January 13th, 2023, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—delivered his State of the Nation address to the 22nd Congress and the People of the FSM. The statement,...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) fielded a technical and legal team to the 21st Maritime Boundaries Session in Sydney, Australia (“Sydney Session”), to join the regional discussions about maritime boundaries...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In late 2022, the Honorable Marcus Samo—Secretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs—and his staff, signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Departments of Health across Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae to signify...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—In the first weeks of December, 2022, the Honorable Joses R. Gallen—Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—sojourned to the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of the...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Recently, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—and the Honorable Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the FSM, received His Excellency Huang Zheng, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Division of Public Information of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received from the FSM National Election Director the Official List of Candidates for the March 7th, 2023, General Election. The General...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 28th, 2022, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—signed an emergency regulation, and proposed permanent regulation, implementing Public Law 22-139. Public Law 22-139 for the States of...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On November 28th, 2022, the 22nd Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) began its 6th Special Session, and the first to be held in-person since the COVID-19 Pandemic. After the opening session,...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Recently, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—virtually received the Board of Directors of both the FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC) and the FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation, frequently referred to...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—From the week of November 21st to 25th, 2022, the Honorable Aren B. Palik— Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—engaged in a series of meetings and events in the Republic of...
(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...
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—Beginning November 21st, 2022, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) will begin a massive campaign to roll-out Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) vaccines for children aged between 1 to 3 years old, in addition...
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...
Previous News from the Embassy
Washington, D.C.-This year's Close Up participants and their chaperones from Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) visited the Embassy of the FSM in D.C yesterday. They paid courtesy call on Mr. Jackson T. Soram, Charge d'...
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JCRP/FSM DC EMBASSY RELEASEWASHINGTON, DC: With heavy heart we have the sad duty to inform of the untimely and sudden passing of a towering figure in the history of the Federated States of Micronesia, Mr....
As a follow through with the recent townhall meetings (March 19, 2023) with FSM citizens hosted by the Cass County in Iowa, the Cass Health is inviting FSM citizens to a free TB Testing on...
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Quantico, Virginia---On February 1st, 2023, His Excellency, Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia, attended the joint ceremony for the pinning of both Staff Sergeants Steve Asher and Jerry Tolenoa who were promoted to the rank of Warrant...
Our families here at the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in D.C., would like to extend best wishes to all citizens, families and friends, during this Holiday Season. May we wish you a...
We celebrate the FSM Presidents Day in honor of all FSM Presidents, past and present. It is fitting as well that here in the U.S., we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. And so, we offer our deep...
The U.S.–Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship, announced by the White House in conjunction with the first-ever U.S.–Pacific Island Country Summit in September 2022, will bring mid-career leaders from Pacific Island countries and territories to...
In an effort to improve transparency in its service delivery, the Embassy will now embark on a new feature on its website providing periodic snapshots of its monthly activities. The aim is to continue to...
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the United States of America recently concluded two days of discussion on extending U.S. economic assistance, and other assistance, to the FSM after Fiscal Year...
Below are additional updates for today, July 31st, 2022. Officials at the Office of the President describe that Vice President Yosiwo P. George, while released from hospital and negative for COVID-19, is showing signs of being...
Following the Presidential Proclamation on 07 July 2022 by H.E. David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, regarding the passing of President Jacob Nena, 4th President of the Federated States of Micronesia...
The Embassy of the Federated States in Micronesia (FSM) in Washington D.C. would like to wish all American citizens a happy Fourth of July! The citizens of the FSM residing in the US are delighted...