2021 Autumn Conferment of Decoration: Mr. Ieske K. Iehsi receives the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
2021/11/4
Mr. Ieske K. Iehsi receives the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
On November 3, 2021, the Government of Japan announced the foreign recipients of the 2021 Autumn Imperial Decorations. Mr. Ieske K. Iehsi, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), is among this year’s recipients. In recognition of his contributions to strengthening the bilateral ties and promoting friendly relations between Japan and the FSM, he receives the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.
Mr. Ieske K. Iehsi
Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Former Chief of Staff at the Executive Office of the President of the FSM
・DECORATION：Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
・SERVICE ：Contribution to strengthening the bilateral ties and promoting friendly relations between Japan and the Federated States of Micronesia
As a liaison officer of the Government of the FSM, he participated in negotiations with the Government of Japan to establish the FSM Economic Liaison Office in Tokyo in early 1980, before the FSM was formally recognized by the United Nations as a sovereign state. As Chief of Staff at the Executive Office of the President of the FSM, he contributed to the early establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the FSM. In addition, as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, he attended the 3rd Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM3) held in Okinawa in 2003 on behalf of the FSM, and actively participated in the discussions to promote the security and prosperity in the Pacific Ocean.
Mr. Ieske K. Iehsi
Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Former Chief of Staff at the Executive Office of the President of the FSM
・DECORATION：Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
・SERVICE ：Contribution to strengthening the bilateral ties and promoting friendly relations between Japan and the Federated States of Micronesia
As a liaison officer of the Government of the FSM, he participated in negotiations with the Government of Japan to establish the FSM Economic Liaison Office in Tokyo in early 1980, before the FSM was formally recognized by the United Nations as a sovereign state. As Chief of Staff at the Executive Office of the President of the FSM, he contributed to the early establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the FSM. In addition, as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, he attended the 3rd Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM3) held in Okinawa in 2003 on behalf of the FSM, and actively participated in the discussions to promote the security and prosperity in the Pacific Ocean.