About the FSM
The Federated States of Micronesia is an independent sovereign island nation and a United States associated state consisting of four states – from west to east, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. The FSM occupies more than 2,600,000 km2 (1,000,000 sq mi) of the Pacific Ocean, giving the country the 14th largest Exclusive Economic Zone in the world. The capital is Palikir, located on Pohnpei Island, while the largest city is Weno, located in the Chuuk Atoll.
International flights from Guam and Hawaii serve all four states. Pohnpei and Kosrae are two hours ahead and Chuuk and Yap are one hour ahead of Japan. The population of the FSM is approximately 105,000 persons.
The official language is English. The official currency is the US dollar. The FSM is linked with fiber optic cable that provides high speed internet services.
The FSM has close historic and current ties to Japan.
His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM),
held a bilateral summit meeting with Her Excellency Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan, on October 23,
marking a key engagement of his official working visit to Japan from October 21 to 24, 2026.
Image credit: FSM-PIO (FSM PIO – FSM Government)
TOKYO, Japan — October 26, 2026 —
His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM),
met with Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),
during his official visit to Japan to discuss ongoing development cooperation between the FSM and Japan.
Image credit: FSM-PIO (FSM PIO – FSM Government)