Foreign relations of the Federated States of Micronesia
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The government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) conducts its own foreign relations. Since independence in 1986, the FSM has established diplomatic relations with a number of nations, including most of its Pacific neighbors.
Regional relations
Regional cooperation through various multilateral organizations is a key element in FSM's foreign policy. FSM is a full member of the Pacific Islands Forum, the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission, the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community. The country also is one of the eight signatories of the Nauru Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Management Of Fisheries Of Common Interest which collectively controls 25-30% of the world's tuna supply and approximately 60% of the western and central Pacific tuna supply.[1]
Diplomatic relations
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# | Country | Date |
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1 | ![]() |
3 November 1986 |
2 | ![]() |
26 February 1987 |
3 | ![]() |
10 April 1987 |
4 | ![]() |
3 March 1988 |
5 | ![]() |
30 June 1988 |
6 | ![]() |
6 July 1988 |
7 | ![]() |
5 August 1988 |
8 | ![]() |
5 August 1988 |
9 | ![]() |
21 September 1988 |
10 | ![]() |
23 November 1988 |
11 | ![]() |
9 December 1988 |
12 | ![]() |
10 January 1989 |
13 | ![]() |
1 August 1989 |
14 | ![]() |
11 September 1989 |
15 | ![]() |
13 March 1990 |
16 | ![]() |
31 March 1990 |
17 | ![]() |
5 April 1990 |
18 | ![]() |
19 April 1990 |
19 | ![]() |
5 April 1991 |
20 | ![]() |
16 July 1991 |
21 | ![]() |
26 August 1991 |
22 | ![]() |
24 October 1991 |
23 | ![]() |
23 February 1992 |
24 | ![]() |
20 March 1992 |
25 | ![]() |
21 April 1992 |
26 | ![]() |
5 May 1992 |
27 | ![]() |
7 May 1992 |
28 | ![]() |
11 May 1992 |
29 | ![]() |
1 July 1992 |
30 | ![]() |
6 July 1992 |
31 | ![]() |
17 August 1992 |
32 | ![]() |
31 August 1992 |
33 | ![]() |
8 September 1992 |
34 | ![]() |
27 November 1992 |
35 | ![]() |
5 February 1993 |
36 | ![]() |
13 March 1993 |
37 | ![]() |
27 July 1993 |
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27 January 1994 |
38 | ![]() |
1 October 1994 |
39 | ![]() |
24 March 1995 |
40 | ![]() |
2 May 1995 |
41 | ![]() |
22 September 1995 |
42 | ![]() |
15 April 1996 |
43 | ![]() |
30 April 1996 |
44 | ![]() |
28 October 1996 |
45 | ![]() |
29 November 1996 |
46 | ![]() |
12 December 1996 |
– | ![]() |
12 November 1997 |
47 | ![]() |
3 March 1998 |
– | ![]() |
9 March 1999–25 February 2022 |
48 | ![]() |
17 September 1999 |
49 | ![]() |
30 September 1999 |
50 | ![]() |
27 September 2001 |
51 | ![]() |
22 April 2003 |
52 | ![]() |
27 September 2004 |
53 | ![]() |
6 October 2004 |
54 | ![]() |
27 October 2004 |
55 | ![]() |
30 November 2004 |
56 | ![]() |
13 September 2006 |
57 | ![]() |
22 September 2006 |
58 | ![]() |
6 December 2006 |
59 | ![]() |
5 October 2007 |
60 | ![]() |
24 April 2008 |
61 | ![]() |
3 May 2010 |
62 | ![]() |
25 September 2010 |
63 | ![]() |
13 October 2010 |
64 | ![]() |
25 October 2010 |
65 | ![]() |
29 March 2011 |
66 | ![]() |
12 August 2011 |
67 | ![]() |
7 September 2011 |
68 | ![]() |
5 September 2013 |
69 | ![]() |
10 September 2013 |
– | ![]() |
17 September 2013 |
70 | ![]() |
4 November 2013 |
71 | ![]() |
6 December 2013 |
– | ![]() |
24 September 2014 |
72 | ![]() |
25 February 2015 |
73 | ![]() |
6 March 2015 |
74 | ![]() |
9 September 2015 |
75 | ![]() |
27 October 2015 |
76 | ![]() |
2 September 2016 |
77 | ![]() |
14 September 2016 |
78 | ![]() |
21 September 2017 |
79 | ![]() |
10 October 2017 |
80 | ![]() |
11 October 2017 |
81 | ![]() |
29 January 2018[3] |
82 | ![]() |
12 April 2018 |
83 | ![]() |
29 August 2018 |
84 | ![]() |
25 September 2018 |
85 | ![]() |
25 September 2018 |
86 | ![]() |
30 October 2018 |
87 | ![]() |
5 February 2019 |
88 | ![]() |
11 December 2019 |
89 | ![]() |
20 September 2022 |
90 | ![]() |
21 September 2022 |
91 | ![]() |
20 October 2022 |
Bilateral relations
The FSM maintains permanent embassies in four nations: China, Fiji, Japan and the United States. The FSM also maintains a resident consulate in Hawaii, Portland, Oregon and Guam. The FSM maintains non-resident embassies for four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore (all in Japan) and Israel in Fiji. Four nations maintain permanent embassies in the FSM: Australia, China, Japan and the United States. Additionally, 15 nations maintain non-resident embassies with the FSM. France and the United Kingdom have non-resident embassies for the FSM in Fiji. Canada, Italy and South Africa have non-resident embassies for the FSM in Australia. Indonesia has a non-resident embassy for the FSM in Japan. Chile has its non-resident embassies for the FSM in the United States. Croatia has its non-resident embassy for the FSM in Indonesia. Czech Republic, Finland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland have non-resident embassies in the Philippines. New Zealand has its non-resident embassy for the FSM in Kiribati.
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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See Australia–Federated States of Micronesia relations | |
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The People's Republic of China has close relations with the FSM both in terms of trade and foreign aid. Chinese aid projects have included among others the Giant Clam Farm Project in Kosrae, the Pilot Farm Project in Madolenihmw, the construction of a gymnasium on Pohnpei (officially named the FSM-China Friendship Sports Center), donation of police vehicles for the Yap state police, a facility to house the FSM's Tuna Commission, an expansion of the Chuuk State Airport Terminal, a biogas project on Chuuk, the construction of the Pohnpei Administration Building, and the construction of Kosrae High School Project. [4] China is the FSM's third largest trade partner (after the United States and Japan), a fact marked by the rapid increase in trade between the two nations. As the Chinese Ambassador to the FSM Zhang Weidong observed on the 20th anniversary of relations between the two countries, trade between China and the FSM had gone from "almost zero to $9.5 million in 2007."[5] |
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Micronesia was one of ten Pacific countries to send a government member to the first Cuba-Pacific Islands ministerial meeting, held in Havana in September 2008.[6][7] The aim of the meeting was to "strengthen cooperation" between Micronesia and Cuba, notably on addressing the impact of climate change.[8] | |
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1996 | See India–Federated States of Micronesia relations
India and Micronesia have maintained diplomatic relations with each other since 1996. India has made 'Development assistance' to the country of about US$73,145 in 2009 for the purchase of machinery for the coconut industry. India has also made a grant of 3 ITEC scholarships in 2010–11. As per the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India, Micronesia has been supportive of issues of importance to India, particularly Indian candidatures to international organizations and supported India's candidature for the UNSC non-permanent seat in 2011-12. As per information available, there is one Indian family in Micronesia.[9] |
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See Israel–Federated States of Micronesia relations
The FSM is one of the most consistent supporters of Israel (along with the United States) in international affairs. Throughout the history of the United Nations General Assembly, it is claimed by some there has always been an "automatic majority" against Israel.[10] The United States has consistently opposed what it perceives as "unbalanced" "anti-Israel" resolutions and, in recent years, one other nation has joined Israel's defense — Micronesia. The foreign policy goals of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are primarily linked to achieving economic development and protecting their vast marine environment. Israel was one of the first to welcome the FSM into the family of nations, even before the FSM became a member of the U.N. According to the FSM U.N. deputy ambassador, Micronesia has since sought close bilateral relations with Israel in areas such as agriculture, technical training and health care training. Israel has assisted the FSM in its early development. As one Micronesian diplomat said, "We need Israeli expertise, so I don't see a change in our policy anytime soon."[citation needed] | |
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5 December 2008 |
The Federated States of Micronesia officially recognized the independence of the Republic of Kosovo on 5 December 2008.[11][12] Kosovo and Micronesia established diplomatic relations on 19 September 2013.[13] |
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See Marshall Islands–Federated States of Micronesia relations
The Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands share very good relations, as they are both bound by Compacts of Free Association with the United States.[citation needed] | |
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27 September 2001 | |
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See Federated States of Micronesia–Palau relations
The Federated States of Micronesia and Palau share very good relations, as they are both bound by Compacts of Free Association with the United States.[citation needed] | |
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April 1991 |
The Federated States of Micronesia and The Republic of Korea (South Korea) were established diplomatic relations in April 1991.[15] |
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The islands of the FSM were once part of the Spanish East Indies.
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Nov. 3, 1986[16] |
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See Micronesia-United States relations
The Governments of the FSM and the U.S. signed the final version of the Compact of Free Association on October 1, 1982. The Compact went into effect on November 3, 1986, and the FSM became a sovereign nation in free association with the United States. Under the Compact, the U.S. has full authority and responsibility for the defense of the FSM. This security relationship can be changed or terminated by mutual agreement. The Compact provides U.S. grant funds and federal program assistance to the FSM. The basic relationship of free association continues indefinitely, but certain economic and defense provisions of the Compact expire in 2001, subject to renegotiation. Negotiations on extending the Compact began in November 1999. The United States is the FSM's largest trading partner. The relationship is heavily imbalanced. Of the FSM-US total balance of trade in goods in 2010 of US$38.3, the FSM imported $42.5 million in goods from the United States while exporting only US$4.2 million to the United States.[17] (see Economy of the Federated States of Micronesia). |
Membership in international organizations
The Federated States of Micronesia was admitted to the United Nations on 17 September 1991. Additionally outside the region, FSM is a member or participant of the ACP (Lomé Convention), the Alliance of Small Island States, the Asian Development Bank, the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the G-77, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the International Development Association, the International Finance Corporation, the IMF, the International Olympic Committee, the ITU, the NAM and the World Meteorological Organization.
The FSM is notably one of four UN-recognized nations with a sea border that is not a member of the International Maritime Organization (the others are Nauru, Niue and Palau). Similarly, the FSM is one of only six UN members that is not a member of the Universal Postal Union. Finally, as with many other nations in Oceania, the FSM is not a member of Interpol or of the International Hydrographic Organization.
See also
- Compact of Free Association
- List of diplomatic missions in the Federated States of Micronesia
- List of diplomatic missions of the Federated States of Micronesia
- Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
References
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- ^ "FSM Diplomatic Relations List". Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "LIST OF STATES WITH WHICH THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN ESTABLISHED DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS" (PDF). November 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-01-10. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "Federated States of Micronesia Embassy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2019-12-18.
- ^ "FSM Celebrates 20 Years of Diplomatic Relations with China". Government of the Federated States of Micronesia.
- ^ "Cuban Foreign Minister Opens Cuba-Pacific Islands Meeting". Cuban News Agency. September 16, 2008. Archived from the original on June 14, 2009.
- ^ "Pacific and Cuba meet to discuss co-operation". Radio New Zealand International. September 17, 2008. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ^ "Cuba and Pacific strengthen co-operation". Radio New Zealand International. September 18, 2008. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
- ^ "meaindia.nic.in". Embassys of India.
- ^ "Micronesia-Israel Relations". Jewish Virtual Library. American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise. Retrieved 2008-10-16.
- ^ Micronesia recognises independence of Republic of Kosovo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, 2008-12-05
- ^ FSM Recognises Kosovo Act of Self-Determination, Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, 2008-12-05
- ^ The Republic of Kosovo establishes diplomatic relations with the Federated States of Micronesia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, 2013-09-19
- ^ Embassy of Mexico in the Philippines
- ^ "Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea(Total)".
- ^ a b c "Relations between Turkey and Micronesia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
- ^ Foreign Trade Data Dissemination Branch. "Foreign Trade". Census.
- ^ "Embassy of Micronesia in the United States". Archived from the original on 2011-03-10. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
- ^ Embassy of the United States in Micronesia