Parliamentary Vice-Minister IKUINA Attends President Simina’s Welcoming Reception

On March 19, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ms. IKUINA Akiko attended the reception welcoming President Simina to Japan. The overview is as follows.
 

1. At the outset, President Simina delivered his opening remarks, and mentioned that the official working visit to Japan was beneficial, and looks forward to strengthening the relations between Japan and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).

 

2. Parliamentary Vice-Minister IKUINA, in her remarks, mentioned that Japan and the FSM are friends bound by “kizuna” (bond of trust) that has been fostered over 150 years and are important partners which share common values and principles such as in freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. Furthermore, as confirmed during the 10^th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) held in July 2024, Japan and the Pacific Island Countries, including the FSM, will work together to address common challenges to strengthen the “kizuna” between the two countries.

 
(Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)