November 7, 2023 On November 7, 2023, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Kingdom...
Federated States of Micronesia Executive Leadership
H. E. Wesley W. Simina
President
Hon. Aren B. Palik
Vice President
Jeem Lippwe
Ambassador/Permanent Representative
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.
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
Agenda item 71(b): Statement before adoption on “Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms” Statement by: Delegation of Micronesia New York, 10 November 2023 Thank you, Chairperson. Micronesia is glad to co-sponsor this resolution and is...
"...Across all Micronesia join hands on every side..." HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!
Informal meeting of the plenary on sea level rise amidst the climate crisis Statement by...
Statement by the Jeem S. Lippwe Permanent Representative New York, 1 November 2023 Mr. President,...
Sixth Committee Agenda item 79: Report of the International Law Commission on the work of...
Third Committee Agenda item 71(c): Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives...
Sixth Committee Agenda item 79: Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third and seventy-fourth sessions Statement by: H.E. Jeem S. Lippwe, Permanent Representative New York, 25 October 2023 Chair, Micronesia aligns itself with the statements delivered under this Cluster by...
Third Committee Agenda item 71(c): Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Interactive Dialogue: The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel Statement by the Micronesian Delegation New York, 24 October 2023 Thank...
The AOSIS Chair is pleased to announce the tenth year of the AOSIS Fellowship Programme. The Fellowship Programme is an opportunity for young professionals from AOSIS countries to get hands-on training on relevant law, policy, and science issues and build enduring capacity in AOSIS member...
Second Committee Agenda item 18: Sustainable Development Statement by the Micronesian delegation New York, 10 October 2023 Chair, Speaking for the first time in this Committee during this 78th session of the UNGA, I extend to you and the rest of the bureau Micronesia’s congratulations...
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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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