Japan-Micronesia Relations (Basic Data)

May 2012

Basic Data

Diplomatic Relations:

Established in December 1988

Japanese Nationals:

Number of Japanese nationals residing in Federated States of Micronesia: 112 (Oct 2010)

Trade with Japan (2010):

Exports: 1 billion yen (2010) (machinery and food)

Imports: 510 million yen (2010) (fisheries)

Japan's Economic Cooperation:

List of Exchange of Notes

Grants: 900 million yen (2008): Cumulative total as of December 31, 2008 : 16.104 billion yen
Technical cooperation: 260 million yen (2008): Cumulative total as of December 31, 2008 : 6.906 billion yen

VIP Visits

From Japan to Federated States of Micronesia

Year	Name
1991	Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Vice-Minister, Mr. Muneo Suzuki (Post Forum Dialogue Meeting)
1998	State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Keizo Takemi (Post Forum Dialogue Meeting)
2001	Former Prime Minister, Mr. Yoshiro Mori
2004	Member of the House of Councilors, Mr. Katsutsugu Sekiya (the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union)
2006	Minister of State for Disaster Management, Mr. Tetsuo Kutsukake (as Special Envoy of the Prime Minister)
2008	Former Prime Minister, Mr. Yoshiro Mori (as Ambassador on Special Mission, the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations)
2011	Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Makiko Kikuta (as Ambassador on Special Mission, Presidential Inauguration Ceremony)

From Federated States of Micronesia to Japan

Year	Name
1989	President Hagurergam (The Funeral Ceremony of His late Majesty)
1990	President Hagurergam (Ceremonies of the Accession to the Throne)
1992	President Olter (as government guest)
1997	Secretary of the Department of Finance, Mr. Etha and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Takeshi (ADB General Assembly)
1997	President Nena and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ilon (Japan-SPF Summit Meeting)
1997	Vice President Falcam (The 3rd Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)
1998	Vice President Falcam
1998	Secretary of the Department of Health & Social Affairs, Mr. Pretrick
1999	President Nena (as government guest)
2000	President Falcam (the 2nd Japan-SPF Summit Meeting)
2000	President Falcam
2001	President Falcam and his wife (Official Working Visit)
2003	Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Communication & Infrastructure, Mr. Susaia (the 3rd Water Forum)
2003	Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Iehsi (the 3rd Japan-PIF Summit Meeting)
2003	Speaker of the Congress, Mr. Christian (Asian‐Pacific　Parliamentarians' Union General Assembly)
2005	President Urusemal (Working Visit)
2005	Vice President Killion (World Exposition, Aichi)
2006	President Urusemaru, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Anefal and Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Mr. Susaia (the 4th Japan-PIF Summit Meeting)
2006	Speaker of the Congress, Mr. Christian and Chairperson of the Committee on External Affairs, Mr. Alik (the 20th Anniversary of the Federated States of Micronesia’s Independence Day)
2007	President Mori and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Robert (the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit)
2008	President Mori, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Robert and Secretary of the Department of Resources and Development, Mr. Christian (the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations)
2009	President Mori, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Robert and Secretary of the Department of Resources and Development, Mr. Christian (the 5th Japan-PIF Summit Meeting)
2010	Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Robert (the PALM Ministerial Interim Meeting)
2010	President Mori and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Robert (the 24th Anniversary of the Federated States of Micronesia’s Independence Day)
2010	Secretary of the Department of Resource and Development, Mr. Henry (the 10th Meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity)

Cultural Grant (cumulative total fiscal 1975-2010)

23.0 million yen (Cultural Grant Aid)
0.86 million yen (Grant Aid for Cultural Grassroots Project)

Overview

Japan and the Federated States of Micronesia have nurtured a cooperative and friendly relationship over the years. Japan is currently the second largest donor to the FSM after the United States, and there have been frequent visits by respective political leaders between the two countries. Ties at local and grass-root levels have also grown over the years.

For example, the country, endowed with rich natural beauty, is known as a prime diving spot, attracting visitors from all over the world, including Japanese diving fans.

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