Federated States of Micronesia Executive Leadership

H. E. Wesley W. Simina

President

Hon. Aren B. Palik

Vice President

The Islands of Yap
A Traditional
Yap Men's House
Lining the Men's House are valuable stone Money. Yap has the largest money in the world.
Nan Madol, Federated States of Micronesia
The City of
Nan Madol
The City of Nan Madol, a World Famous Archeological site located in Madolenihmw, Pohnpei.
chuuk
World War II
Diving Wrecks
The world renown diving capital of the world, the Chuuk Lagoon in Chuuk State.
sleeping-lady
Kosrae
the Sleeping Lady
The sleeping lady of Kosrae is a fascinating legend that has been passed down through generations.
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…

IMPORTANT LINKS
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
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🇫🇲 Micronesia - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 78th Session | #UNGA
🇫🇲 Micronesia - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 78th Session | #UNGA
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FSM President David Panuelo Speaks at Micronesia Community Day in Portland, Oregon
FSM President David Panuelo Speaks at Micronesia Community Day in Portland, Oregon
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Island of Oneop - 2nd Micronesia Community Day
Island of Oneop - 2nd Micronesia Community Day
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EOU Students at Micronesia Community Day
EOU Students at Micronesia Community Day

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