FSM Business Forum

On July 30, 2025, Ambassador Kagomiya participated in the FSM-Japan Business Forum held in Osaka along with President Simina and his delegation, who were in Japan to attend the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. This forum was hosted by the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Department of Resources and Development (R&D) to promote investment and trade between Japan and the FSM, in collaboration with the FSM Embassy in Japan and Osaka Gakuin University, and with support of the Japan Pacific Islands Association (JAPIA) and the Pacific Islands Centre (PIC).
 
During the forum, Ambassador Fritz (Ambassador of the FSM to Japan) gave opening remarks, followed by a keynote speech by President Simina, remarks by President Shirai of Osaka Gakuin University (read out by Professor Kobayashi), presentation by Professor Kobayashi of Osaka Gakuin University (President of JAPIA) on the relations between Japan and the FSM, presentation by Director Saito of PIC on trade and investment between Japan and the FSM as well as the role of PIC, presentation by Special Fisheries Advisor Pangelinan of FSM National Oceanic Resources Management Authority (NORMA) on cooperation in the fisheries sector, and a presentation by Assistant Secretary Aldis of FSM R&D on cooperation in the tourism sector. Ambassador Kagomiya also stated that the Embassy of Japan in the FSM is ready to cooperate with individuals and companies interested in promoting trade and investment between the two countries.
 
Displays related to Micronesian products, tourism, and fisheries sectors were showcased at the venue, including tuna jerky manufactured in the FSM by Taiyo Micronesia Corporation, a joint venture company between a Japanese fishing company and a fisheries corporation of the FSM. Ambassador Kagomiya hopes that the trade and investment between Japan and the FSM are strengthened through initiatives such as this forum.