WASHINGTON, 23 MAY 2019 (FSMIS/PACNEWS) — The United States has assured leaders of its Freely Associated States (FAS) in the three north Pacific that it stands ready to defend them against outside threats such as North Korea. The assurance was made by the Acting Secretary for Defence, Patrick Shanahan while hosting the three leaders – […]
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FSM, RMI support Guido’s presidency, Palau neutral on Venezuela crisis
Koror – Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. said it will remain neutral on calls by powerful nations to Juan Guido’s claim on Venezuela presidency but instead called for the need for a dialogue to solve the country’s crisis. At the sidelines of the 19th Micronesian President’s Summit being held here in Palau, Remengesau said his […]
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Northern Pacific countries urge for establishment of UN office
From left to right: Minister Assisting the President of Nauru David Waiau Adeang, Kiribati President Taneti Mamau, Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr., Republic of Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine, and Federated States of Micronesia Foreign Affairs Secretary Lorin Robert the photo session at the 19th Micronesia President Summit in Palau on February 21. (Rhealyn C. […]
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Over 50 participants from PICs, Japan tackle disaster waste management
Participants from Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Marshall Islands during the launching of the 2nd sub-regional workshop on disaster waste management at the Koror State Constitutional Hall on February 18. Over 50 participants from Pacific Island Countries (PICs)and Japan kicked off the three-day workshop that tackles a unique way of dealing […]
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Palau, FSM kick off training and joint maritime surveillance operation
Palau and Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are conducting their first joint maritime surveillance operation this week to detect illegal activities at seas such as illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing and other maritime crimes. The operation will cover a combined area of 170,000 square kilometers which include both the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Palau […]