Japan-Micronesia Relations
Meeting between Chief Cabinet Secretary HAYASHI and Vice President Palik of the Federated States of Micronesia
April 10, 2025
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On April 10, 2025, commencing at 9:40 am for approximately 25 minutes, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Chief Cabinet Secretary, held a meeting with Hon. Mr. Aren B. Palik, Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), who is visiting Japan to attend the Opening Ceremony of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. An overview of the meeting is as follows:
- At the outset, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated that he warmly welcomes the participation of the FSM in the Expo and expressed his hope that many visitors will have the opportunity to experience FSM’s culture firsthand and that many people from FSM visit the Expo, thereby promoting mutual exchanges between the two countries.
- Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated that Japan and the FSM are friends and indispensable partners united by historical “Kizuna” nurtured over nearly 150 years who share fundamental values and principles such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. In response, Vice President Palik expressed that the FSM values its relationship with Japan and hopes to promote exchanges in various areas, including personnel exchanges, and expressed his appreciation to the Government and people of Japan for their assistance to the FSM. They confirmed that they would work together to further develop bilateral relations and realize the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
- Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi expressed his sincere appreciation to H.E. Mr. Wesley W. Simina, President of the FSM, who paid an official working visit to Japan in March, for his visit to Fukushima Prefecture, where he observed the progress of revitalization and TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and for his initiative in demonstrating his understanding of the safety and support for Japan’s efforts with regard to the discharge of ALPS treated water into the sea. Vice President Palik welcomed Japan’s effort in transparent manner based on scientific evidence.