The Federated States of Micronesia continues to expand its reach in the Asia-Pacific region. In a short official ceremony recently, the FSM and Mongolia signed a joint communiquй on the establishment of diplomatic relations with Mongolia. The signing was done in Beijing, China by the two countries’ Beijing-based ambassadors, Tsedenjav Sukhbaatar of Mongolia and Akillino H. Susaia of the FSM.

Both countries acknowledged the signing of the joint communiquй as the beginning of a new relation that will require both sides to work together and strengthen it throughout the years to come.

Susaia stated that much work is needed to further enhance the relations that the countries will build for the mutual benefit of both countries.

Susaia expressed the FSM government’s desire to collaborate with Mongolia on issues of mutual interest at both the bilateral level as well as in the international arena.

Staff of the two respective embassies witnessed the ceremony, with minister counselor Jackson Soram accompanying Susaia from the FSM side. Both ambassadors directed their respective staff to commence the legwork to further enhance the relations, including the need to explore the need to cross-accredit ambassadors.

Mongolia is the 71st country with which the FSM has established diplomatic relations.

Source: Islands Business