June 1, 2026 (New York) – Today, Micronesia establishes diplomatic relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan, making it the 103rd country. The signing ceremony between H.E. Mr. Jeem S. Lippwe, Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia and H.E. Mr. Tofig F. Musayev, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations deepens the relations and mutual cooperation between the two nations.
Before entering into diplomatic relations, the Republic of Azerbaijan provided support to Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including financial support for climate change meetings, scholarships, and satellite data to understand the current state of climate change. It hosted the 29th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference, sharing the same national priority with SIDS. Although Micronesia has no government presence in Azerbaijan, Ambassador Lippwe expressed hope to build bridges between both countries. Both nations have committed to enduring mutual cooperation.