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Federated States of Micronesia Executive Leadership
H. E. Wesley W. Simina
President
Hon. Aren B. Palik
Vice President
Jeem Lippwe
Ambassador/Permanent Representative
Ambassador's Welcoming Message
Greetings, Kaselehlie, Mogethin, Ran allem, Lenwo, or as in a newly coined expression – KAMORALE to all of you, and welcome to the website of the Permanent Mission of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United Nations in New York. Through the various links provided on our website you will be able find the site of the Department of Foreign Affairs and other websites from the various departments and agencies of the national government, including links to the Office of the President and to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.
The Permanent Mission takes pride in its transparency and in disseminating information on its work relating to the United Nations system, including its principle organs, our participation in the main committees and plenary of the General Assembly, in open debates of the Security Council (UNSC), the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and the subsidiary organs of the UN. As a Pacific Small Island Developing State (PSIDS), which existence is threatened by the sea-level rise and climate change, which issues are of our primary focus, other important areas…
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Here’s where you can come to find information regarding programs and services that you can take advantage of. Simply put, it’s where you can find opportunities for you, your family or friends. Opportunities are provided when available.
The Executive Branch is charged with the management and operations the National Government with the executive powers of the National Government vested in the President. The President is the Head of State and Head of Government for the Federated States of Micronesia. The President is assisted by the Vice President and both are elected by the FSM Congress from among the at-Large Members to serve a four-year term.
The President nominates the heads of the National Departments and submits to the Congress for approval. The heads of the national Departments and certain offices serve as advisors to the President and are collectively known as the President’s Cabinet.
The Judicial Branch of the national government is the FSM Supreme Court. It is the only national court of the Federated States of Micronesia. Its main function is to interpret theConstitution and the laws of the Nation. The Supreme Court comprised of the Chief Justice and not more than five Associate Justices. Justices are nominated by the President for a lifetime appointment and confirmed by the Congress.
Legislative powers of the national government is vested in the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia , a unicameral (one house) Body with fourteen Senators. The chief function of the Legislative Branch is to enact laws.
Each state elects one senator as its at-large representative to serve a term of four years.
The other ten Senators are elected for a two-year term and apportioned by population. As such, the composition of the two-year Members are five from Chuuk, three from Pohnpei with one each from Kosrae and Yap
FSM UN MISSION STATEMENTS
Delivered by H.E. Jeem S. Lippwe, Baku, 20 November 2024. Check against delivery When most people think of islands and climate change, they picture rising seas slowly swallowing the land sometime in the future. But the truth is more dire: climate impacts are happening every day, beating down upon us and stealing lives and livelihoods day after day. Extreme heat has become a silent killer in Micronesia, with heat-related illnesses and deaths rising. This threat targets our most vulnerable—our children, our elderly, those unable to escape the sweltering...
New York, 3 November 2024 “Tis year we are pledging, With hearts and with hands,...
Sixth Committee Agenda item 79: Report of the International Law Commission on the work of...
Third Committee Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem,...
Sixth Committee Agenda item 79: Report of the International Law Commission on the work of...
“Women and peace and security: Women building peace in a changing environment” Statement by H.E....
Sixth Committee Agenda item 79: Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-fifth session [Cluster I] Statement by: H.E. Jeem S. Lippwe, Permanent Representative New York, 24 October 2024 Chair, Micronesia aligns itself with the statements delivered under this Cluster by...
Ambassador Jeem S. Lippwe Permanent Representative New York, 24 October 2024 On this 24 October, as we celebrate United Nations Day and as Micronesians we reflect on what has been a remarkable journey. Emerging in 1986 from the Trust Territory period, we joined the United...
The Office of the President of the General Assembly (OPGA) is calling for applications for the President of the General Assembly Fellowship Program during the seventy-ninth session of the General Assembly. The Fellowship, commencing in January 2025 in New York, aims to provide training, mentorship,...
Statement by the Jeem S. Lippwe, Permanent Representative New York, 16 October 2024 Chair, Micronesia aligns with the statement delivered on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) by the distinguished Permanent Representative of Samoa. I would like to add a few points...
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International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) ITLOS- Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme Click Here to download pdf...
SCHOLARSHIP CLOSED Great news, FSM citizens! The Mission received a note from the AOSIS Chairman that the deadline to apply for the...
SUBMISSION IS NOW CLOSED! The AOSIS Chair is pleased to announce the tenth year of the AOSIS Fellowship Programme. The Fellowship Programme...
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June 6, 2024 (New York, FSMUN) – Today the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected 16 Vice Presidents, including the Federated States...
June 3, 2024 (New York, FSMUN) – In a brief ceremony today, Ambassador Jeem S. Lippwe, the Permanent Representative of FSM to...
October 20, 2022 (New York) – The Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Bulgaria established diplomatic relations...