May 8, 2025 (New York, FSMUN) – The Federated States of Micronesia’s PermanentRepresentative to the...
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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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
June 9, 2025 (New York, FSMUN) – With the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) opening in Nice, France, Micronesia is honored to serve as one of its Vice Presidents. Micronesia’s election to represent the Asia-Pacific region underscores its leadership on Ocean governance and its unwavering commitment to sustainable marine stewardship. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Micronesia has long been at the forefront of advocacy for ocean conservation, climate resilience, and the responsible management of marine resources. Through its participation in UNOC3, Micronesia continues to advocate...
May 1, 2025 (New York, FSMUN) – On 1 May 2025, the Permanent Mission of...
May 2, 2025 (New York, FSMUN) – On 2 May 2025, the Permanent Mission of...
Traditional Knowledge and State Action: A Roadmap for BBNJ Implementation Statement by H.E. Jeem S....
Statement by H.E. Jeem S. Lippwe Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia New...
Statement by H.E. Jeem S. Lippwe Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia New...
Statement by H.E. Jeem S. Lippwe Permanent Representative New York, 14 March 2025 KAMORALE and Greetings from the Micronesia delegation. I am pleased to align Micronesia’s statement with the statement delivered by Tonga on behalf of the Pacific Island Forum. Please allow me to add...
Reform of the Security Council Cluster Debate on Working Methods + Model Discussion – Informal meeting of the Plenary Statement by H.E. Jeem S. Lippwe Permanent Representative New York, 27 February 2025 Co-Chairs, Micronesia aligns with the statement delivered earlier by the distinguished representative of...
Intervention by the Micronesian delegation New York, 17 January 2025 Esteemed Co-facilitators, I would like to express Micronesia's alignment with the perspectives articulated on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, the PSIDS and AOSIS. On this occasion, I wish to make a statement...
Item 75: Oceans and the law of the sea Statement by H.E. Jeem S. Lippwe Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia New York, 12 December 2024 Mr. President, We align our statement with those delivered on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island...
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🇫🇲 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
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Island of Oneop - 2nd Micronesia Community Day
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EOU Students at Micronesia Community Day
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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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