Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have officially established diplomatic relations, creating new opportunities for bilateral cooperation and engagement at the international level.
The Federated States of Micronesia, an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean, has been a member of the United Nations since 1991. The formal agreement between the two countries was signed during a ceremony held in New York, according to a statement from the Pakistan Mission to the UN.
At the event, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, and his Micronesian counterpart, Ambassador Jeem S. Lippwe, signed a joint communiqué to mark the establishment of diplomatic ties. Ambassador Ahmad welcomed the development, noting that it would pave the way for cooperation in areas such as human resource management, capacity building, and climate change. He further highlighted that both missions would work closely on key global issues, particularly in promoting international peace and security at the UN.
Ambassador Ahmad also expressed pride that the milestone coincided with Pakistan’s Independence Day and marked Micronesia as the 100th country to formalise diplomatic relations with Pakistan.
Ambassador Lippwe, in his remarks, conveyed his happiness at the start of this new chapter in bilateral relations. He thanked Pakistan for its support and expressed a desire to work closely with his Pakistani counterpart to strengthen the bond of friendship between the two nations.
Prior to the ceremony, the two ambassadors held a brief meeting where they discussed mutual interests and potential areas of cooperation, both bilaterally and in multilateral forums such as the UN. The signing was attended by diplomats from both sides, including Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon.
The agreement follows Pakistan’s growing engagement with Pacific island nations on global issues. In December 2024, Pakistan became the first South Asian country to join a coalition led by small island states advocating for a Fossil Fuel Treaty. This initiative seeks an equitable phase-out of fossil fuel production and financing for a just global transition away from coal, oil, and gas. The group includes 16 members from four continents, among them Vanuatu, Fiji, the Solomon Islands, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and the Bahamas. Pakistan’s new diplomatic ties with Micronesia are expected to complement its role within this coalition and further strengthen its voice on climate and sustainability matters at the global stage.
