Press Release #0112-03
Palikir, Pohnpei – FSM Information Services
January 24, 2012

At 10:00 a.m. on January 20, President Manny Mori received the letters of credence from His Excellency Josef Rychtar, accrediting him as the second Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Federated States of Micronesia. The FSM and the Czech Republic established diplomatic relations since 2003 on the basis of mutual interest and respect for each other’s sovereignty.

In welcoming the Ambassador, President Mori conveyed his interest to work with the Ambassador and his government of the Czech Republic at all levels and spoke of his appreciation for development cooperation that are aimed at supporting community enrichment and livelihood.

SNLC Officials Working Group Meeting
Press Release #0112-06
Palikir, Pohnpei – FSM Information Services
January 27, 2012

Officials from all the five governments of the Federate States of Micronesia attended the State and National Conference (SNLC) Officials Working Group meeting on January 26 at the Central Facility Meeting Room at the National Government Compound in Palikir, Pohnpei State.

The purpose of the working group is for the governments, through their representatives, to identify and discuss issues and agree on recommendations for presentation to the FSM Leadership during the SNLC.A provisional agenda for the conference has been prepared by the SNLC Secretariat, the FSM Department of Resources and Development, drawing from issue statements pre-submitted by the States and the National Government upon request. The representatives are tasked to refine the formulation of topic discussions for leaders and create a working platform toward ensuring a clearly focused conference.  

Ambassador Tomas Javier Calvillo Unna presents credentials to President Mori
Press Release #0112-04
Palikir, Pohnpei – FSM Information Services
January 24, 2012
On Friday afternoon of January 20, 2012 President Emanuel Mori received the Letter of Credence of Tomas Javier Calvillo Unna, Ambassador of the United Mexican States to the Federated States of Micronesia, in an official ceremony at the President’s temporary office annex to the official residence in Palikir, Pohnpei. In attendance of the ceremony were Vice-President Alik, Cabinet Members and staff from the President Office and the Department of Foreign Affairs.

During the ceremony, President Mori welcomed the Ambassador to the FSM and thanked him for visiting the FSM and also congratulated him for his historic appointment as the first Ambassador of Mexico to the Federated States of Micronesia since establishment of Diplomatic relations in 2001. The President indicated his desire to strengthen engagement and cooperation between the FSM and Mexico at all levels.  He also expressed appreciation and applauded Mexico’s leadership for addressing global warming and hosting the 2010 Conference of Parties on the Convention on Climate Change in Cancun.  

President Mori advocates FSM membership in the International Renewable Energy Agency
Press Release #0112-05
Palikir, Pohnpei – FSM Information Services
January 24, 2012

A resolution submitted to Congress on January 19 seeks for approval of FSM’s membership in the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an international organization based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with 149 signatories and 85 members.

The President and Congress consult on pressing issues
Press Release #0112-02
Palikir, Pohnpei – FSM Information Services
January 23, 2012

The executive and legislative branches of the FSM National Government continue to hold high level consultations as the President, along with the Vice President and cabinet members met with the Speaker and Members of Congress on January 20 (Friday) at the Congress Nahs in Palikir.

President Mori responds to allegations of expenditure increase at the Executive Branch
Press Release #0112-01
Palikir, Pohnpei – FSM Information Services
January 13, 2012

President Manny Mori sent a letter to Speaker Isaac V. Figir on January 6, 2011 responding to allegations by certain members of Congress that the costs of the operation of the Executive Branch increased substantially during the fiscal years 2007 to 2010.