Ambassador's Activities

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New FSM Ambassador to the United States of America

Palikir, Pohnpei, 10 Jan 2017 – A brief ceremony was held on January 9th at the President’s Office in Palikir for the swearing in of Ambassador-designate Akillino H. Susaia as the next Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Ambassador to the United States of America.

Office of the President of the Federated States of MicronesiaTue, Jan 10, 2017 Tue, Jan 10, 2017

USCIS: Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds

FAS Ambassadors Joint-Meeting with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Interior

Mon, Oct 29, 2018

FAS Letter to Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member McCaskill

FAS Missions in D.C. Continued to Collaborate towards Amending the U.S. REAL ID Act of 2005

Mon, Nov 19, 2018

Ambassador's Letter to Congressman Don Young

Ambassador Susaia Extends Congratulation to Members of the U.S. Congress after the U.S. mid-term Elections

Mon, Nov 19, 2018

Ambassador Susaia Pays Courtesy Call on U.S. Congressman Sablan

Washington, D.C., — December 12, 2018 — Today on the U.S. Capitol Hill, Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia paid a courtesy call on the Honorable U.S Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI). Ambassador Susaia congratulated Rep. Sablan on his recent re-election to the U.S. Congress. The two discussed issues of mutual interest relating to the bilateral relations between the Federated States of Micronesia and the United States under the Compact of Free Association.

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

New Zealand Ambassador Banks Paid Courtesy Call on Ambassador Susaia

Washington, D.C., January 18, 2019 - Her Excellency Ambassador Rosemary Banks, newly appointed Ambassador for New Zealand to the United States, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Susaia on the 18th of January 2019. After the usual welcoming and exchange of pleasantries, the dialogue between the two shifted its focus to issues and matters of mutual interest for both New Zealand and FSM. They discussed issues including climate change and how best to collaborate in D.C., to further promote the interest of the Pacific region.

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Press Release- Ambassador Susaia meets with Honorable Congressman San Nicolas of Guam

Ambassador Meets with the Honorable Congressman San Nicolas of Guam

Washington D.C., - March 07, 2019 – His Excellency Ambassador Akillino H. Susaia met with the Honorable U.S. Congressman Michael F.Q. San Nicolas of Guam at the U.S. Capitol Hill on Thursday, March 07, 2019. The meeting came about at the invitation of Congressman San Nicolas.

Mon, Mar 11, 2019

Press Release-Pacific Island Law Students Courtesy Call on Ambassador Susaia

Washington DC, April 09, 2019- On Thursday, 21st of March 2019, student-members of the Pacific Island Law Student Association (PILA) from William S. Richardson School of Law in Honolulu, Hawaii paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Susaia. Those who attended the call include Mr. Eddie Yeichy 3rd year Law Student, Mr. Rockyner Hadley 1st year law student, and Ms. Beverlyn Simina 2nd year law student. They were accompanied by the President of their association Mr. Ian Tapu, who is also 2nd year law student.

Tue, Apr 9, 2019

Press Release-CANN

Washington, DC, April 09, 2019- Wednesday, 3rd of April 2019, Mr. David Anitok from the COFA Alliance National Network (CANN), Oregon chapter and Mr. Alson Kellen, Executive Director for the Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM) Program who was also a former Mayor of Bikini atoll paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Susaia. The courtesy call granted an opportunity for the Embassy to be briefed on the current and ongoing engagements of both organizations, particularly their endeavors advocating for COFA citizens.

Tue, Apr 9, 2019

Joint U.S. Congressional Committee Hearing on “Sustainable U.S. Pacific Insular Relationships”

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Joint U.S. Congressional Committee Hearing on “Sustainable U.S. Pacific Insular Relationships”

Thu, Sep 26, 2019 Fri, Sep 27, 2019

President Paneulo Administers Oath of Office to Akillino H. Susaia & Jackson T. Soram as Ambassador of the FSM to the USA & Deputy Chief of Mission of the FSM to the USA, Respectively

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President Paneulo Administers Oath of Office to Akillino H. Susaia & Jackson T. Soram as
Ambassador of the FSM to the USA & Deputy Chief of Mission of the FSM to the USA,
Respectively

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On October 11th, 2019, His Excellency Akillino H. Susaia, Ambassador of
the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to the United States of America, and the Honorable
Jackson T. Soram, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), were sworn into their respective roles by His

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