Australia–Federated States of Micronesia relations

Australia–Federated States of Micronesia relations

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Australia–Federated States of Micronesia relations are the bilateral relations between Australia and Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Australia was the first country to start diplomatic relations with FSM in 1987 and is one of the four countries that have resident ambassadors to Micronesia.

High level visits

In 1988, former President of FSM, John Haglelgam paid an official visit to Canberra.^[1]

Maritime security

Australia has been assisting FSM in maritime security under its 'Pacific Patrol Boat Program'. As part of the program, Australia has been providing Pacific class patrol vessels to FSM to be used in ensuring maritime surveillance, law enforcement, emergency relief operations, apprehending and preventing sea-borne security threats and delivering needed government services to outlying remote islands in the federation.^[2][3]

Cooperation

In 2012, Micronesian President Joseph Urusemal appreciated Australian assistance to FSM and said, "Australia has been very helpful during these past many years." In 2013, David Panuelo a member of the Micronesian Congress visited Australia to discuss the bilateral cooperation in sports for the youth development in FSM.^[4]

References

1. "SPEECH BY PRIME MINISTER PARLIAMENTARY DINNER GIVEN IN HONOUR OF PRESIDEN HAGLEIGAM OF THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA CANBERRA". PM Transripts. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
2. "Australia, FSM discuss Pacific patrol boat program". Islands Business. Archived from the original on 3 January 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
3. Bergin, Anthony. "Don't ignore Micronesia" (PDF). Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
4. "Strengthening ties between Federated States of Micronesia and Australia". Radio Australia. Retrieved 2 February 2015.

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