NEW YORK: Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia, a small island nation in the western Pacific, officially established diplomatic relations on Friday in a ceremony held in New York.
The joint communiqué formalizing ties was signed by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and his Micronesian counterpart, Ambassador Jeem S. Lippwe. The signing took place at Pakistan’s Mission to the UN and was attended by diplomats from both countries, including Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Usman Jadoon.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Ahmad expressed satisfaction that the establishment of diplomatic relations coincided with Pakistan’s Independence Day. He emphasized that the new partnership would open avenues for cooperation in areas such as human resource management, capacity building, and climate change, while also enhancing collaboration at the UN, particularly on issues of international peace and security. He also noted that Pakistan became the 100th country with which Micronesia has established diplomatic relations.
Ambassador Lippwe described the occasion as a significant milestone, expressing his pleasure at the start of a new chapter in bilateral relations. He thanked Pakistan for facilitating the opening of UN offices in Micronesia and conveyed his congratulations on Pakistan’s Independence Day. He highlighted his eagerness to work closely with his Pakistani counterpart to strengthen the bonds of friendship and partnership between the two nations.
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Prior to the ceremony, both ambassadors held a brief meeting to discuss potential areas of cooperation, both bilaterally and within the UN framework.