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Dinner hosted by State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII for H.E. Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia
October 23, 2026
On the evening of October 22, State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII Iwao hosted a dinner for Mr. Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), who is making an Official Working Visit to Japan. The dinner was attended by officials from both governments.
- At the outset, State Minister HORII welcomed President Simina`s visit to Japan and expressed his pleasure at his reunion with President Simina, following their recent meeting during State Minister HORII`s visit to the FSM this August.
- State Minister HORII, while referring to the importance of the FSM situated in a geopolitically strategic location, stated that Japan would continue to support enhancing "the freedom to decide for themselves" and "resilience" of the FSM in order to realize a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)." In response, President Simina expressed his gratitude for Japan's warm welcome and its cooperation to date.
- In addition, both sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional affairs, and concurred on continuing to cooperate closely, including coordination toward the success of the 11th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM11), which is scheduled to be held in Yokohama next summer.