Foreign relations of the Federated States of Micronesia

Template:Short description The government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) conducts its own foreign relations. Since independence in 1986, the FSM has established diplomatic relations with 92 countries, including all of its Pacific neighbors.

Regional relations

Regional cooperation through various multilateral organizations is a key element in FSM's foreign policy. FSM is a full member of the Pacific Islands Forum, the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission, the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community. The country also is one of the eight signatories of the Nauru Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Management Of Fisheries Of Common Interest which collectively controls 25-30% of the world's tuna supply and approximately 60% of the western and central Pacific tuna supply.

Diplomatic relations

List of countries with which the Federated States of Micronesia maintains diplomatic relations with:

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#	Country	Date
1	United States
2	Marshall Islands
3	Nauru
4	Tuvalu
5	New Zealand
6	Australia
7	Fiji
8	Japan
9	Papua New Guinea
10	Israel
11	Kiribati
12	Philippines
13	Tonga
14	China
15	Samoa
16	Chile
17	Solomon Islands
18	Vanuatu
19	South Korea
20	Indonesia
21	Singapore
22	Maldives
23	Brunei
24	Thailand
25	Germany
26	Cyprus
27	Peru
28	Spain
29	Austria
30	Malaysia
31	Sweden
32	United Kingdom
33	Colombia
34	Italy
35	France
36	Guatemala
37	Argentina
–	Holy See
38	Palau
39	Portugal
40	Cambodia
41	Vietnam
42	Netherlands
43	Greece
44	Belgium
45	India
46	South Africa
–	Template:Country data Sovereign Order of Malta
47	Canada
–	Russia (severed)
48	Ukraine
49	Croatia
50	Mexico
51	Switzerland
52	Iceland
53	Czech Republic
54	Ireland
55	Template:Country data North Macedonia
56	Slovakia
57	Estonia
58	Turkey
59	Dominican Republic
60	Luxembourg
61	Finland
62	Egypt
63	Morocco
64	Brazil
65	Slovenia
66	Template:Country data Georgia
67	Hungary
68	Uruguay
69	Montenegro
–	Kosovo
70	Lithuania
71	Mongolia
–	Cook Islands
72	Latvia
73	Poland
74	Cuba
75	Kazakhstan
76	Kuwait
77	United Arab Emirates
78	Armenia
79	Mauritius
80	Paraguay
81	Tajikistan
82	Norway
83	Denmark
84	Malta
85	San Marino
86	Kyrgyzstan
87	Romania
88	Nicaragua
89	Panama
90	Bahrain
91	Bulgaria
92	Bosnia and Herzegovina
93	Saudi Arabia
94	Monaco
95	Benin
96	Pakistan

Bilateral relations

The FSM maintains permanent embassies in four nations: China, Fiji, Japan and the United States. The FSM also maintains a resident consulate in Hawaii, Portland, Oregon and Guam. The FSM maintains non-resident embassies for four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore (all in Japan) and Israel in Fiji. Four nations maintain permanent embassies in the FSM: Australia, China, Japan and the United States. Additionally, 15 nations maintain non-resident embassies with the FSM. France and the United Kingdom have non-resident embassies for the FSM in Fiji. Canada, Italy and South Africa have non-resident embassies for the FSM in Australia. Indonesia has a non-resident embassy for the FSM in Japan. Chile has its non-resident embassies for the FSM in the United States. Croatia has its non-resident embassy for the FSM in Indonesia. Czech Republic, Finland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland have non-resident embassies in the Philippines. New Zealand has its non-resident embassy for the FSM in Kiribati.

Americas

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Cuba	9 September 2015	Micronesia was one of ten Pacific countries to send a government member to the first Cuba-Pacific Islands ministerial meeting, held in Havana in September 2008. The aim of the meeting was to "strengthen cooperation" between Micronesia and Cuba, notably on addressing the impact of climate change.
Mexico	27 September 2001	Mexico is accredited to Micronesia from its embassy in Manila, Philippines. Micronesia does not have an accreditation to Mexico.
United States	3 November 1986	See Micronesia-United States relations The Governments of the FSM and the U.S. signed the final version of the Compact of Free Association on October 1, 1982. The Compact went into effect on November 3, 1986, and the FSM became a sovereign nation in free association with the United States. Under the Compact, the U.S. has full authority and responsibility for the defense of the FSM. This security relationship can be changed or terminated by mutual agreement. The Compact provides U.S. grant funds and federal program assistance to the FSM. The basic relationship of free association continues indefinitely, but certain economic and defense provisions of the Compact expire in 2001, subject to renegotiation. Negotiations on extending the Compact began in November 1999. The United States is the FSM's largest trading partner. The relationship is heavily imbalanced. Of the FSM-US total balance of trade in goods in 2010 of US$38.3 million, the FSM imported $42.5 million in goods from the United States while exporting only US$4.2 million to the United States. (see Economy of the Federated States of Micronesia). Micronesia has an embassy in Washington, D.C., and consulates-general in Honolulu and Tamuning (Guam). United States has an embassy in Kolonia.

Asia

Country	Formal Relations Began	Note
China	11 September 1989	The People's Republic of China has close relations with the FSM in terms of both trade and foreign aid. Chinese aid projects have included among others the Giant Clam Farm Project in Kosrae, the Pilot Farm Project in Madolenihmw, the construction of a gymnasium on Pohnpei (officially named the FSM-China Friendship Sports Center), donation of police vehicles for the Yap state police, a facility to house the FSM's Tuna Commission, an expansion of the Chuuk State Airport Terminal, a biogas project on Chuuk, the construction of the Pohnpei Administration Building, and the construction of Kosrae High School Project. China is the FSM's third largest trade partner (after the United States and Japan), a fact marked by the rapid increase in trade between the two nations. As the Chinese Ambassador to the FSM Zhang Weidong observed on the 20th anniversary of relations between the two countries, trade between China and the FSM had gone from "almost zero to $9.5 million in 2007."
India	29 November 1996	See India–Federated States of Micronesia relations India and Micronesia have maintained diplomatic relations with each other since 1996. India gave 'Development assistance' to the country of about US$73,145 in 2009 for the purchase of machinery for the coconut industry. India also made a grant of 3 ITEC scholarships in 2010–11. As per the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India, "Micronesia has been supportive of issues of importance to India, particularly Indian candidatures to international organizations and supported India's candidature for the UNSC non-permanent seat in 2011–12. As per information available, there is one Indian family in Micronesia."
Israel	23 November 1988	See Israel–Federated States of Micronesia relations The FSM is one of the most consistent supporters of Israel (along with the United States) in international affairs. Throughout the history of the United Nations General Assembly, it is claimed by some there has always been an "automatic majority" against Israel. The United States has consistently opposed what it perceives as "unbalanced" "anti-Israel" resolutions and, in recent years, one other nation has joined Israel's defense — Micronesia. The foreign policy goals of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are primarily linked to achieving economic development and protecting their vast marine environment. Israel was one of the first to welcome the FSM into the family of nations, even before the FSM became a member of the U.N. According to the FSM U.N. deputy ambassador, Micronesia has since sought close bilateral relations with Israel in areas such as agriculture, technical training and health care training. Israel has assisted the FSM in its early development. As one Micronesian diplomat said, "We need Israeli expertise, so I don't see a change in our policy anytime soon."
South Korea	5 April 1991	The Federated States of Micronesia and The Republic of Korea (South Korea) were established diplomatic relations in April 1991.
Turkey	6 December 2006	The Turkish ambassador in Canberra to Australia is also accredited to Micronesia. Trade volume between the two countries was negligible in 2018.

Europe

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Germany	21 April 1992	Micronesia is represented in Germany though its embassy in the United States. Germany is represented in Germany through its embassy in the Philippines.
Kosovo	17 September 2013	The Federated States of Micronesia officially recognized the independence of the Republic of Kosovo on 5 December 2008. Kosovo and Micronesia established diplomatic relations on 19 September 2013.
Spain	11 May 1992	The islands of the FSM were once part of the Spanish East Indies. The FSM does not have an accreditation to Spain. Spain is accredited to the FSM from its embassy in Manila, Philippines.
	31 August 1992	See Foreign relations of the United Kingdom The Federated States of Micronesia established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 31 August 1992. Federated States of Micronesia does not maintain an embassy in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is not accredited to the Federated States of Micronesia through an embassy; the UK develops relations through its high commission in Suva, Fiji. Both countries share common membership of the United Nations, and the World Health Organization.

Oceania

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Australia	6 July 1988	See Australia–Federated States of Micronesia relations
Marshall Islands	26 February 1987	See Marshall Islands–Federated States of Micronesia relations The Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands share very good relations, as they are both bound by Compacts of Free Association with the United States.
New Zealand	30 June 1988	FS of Micronesia does not have an accreditation to New Zealand. New Zealand is accredited to the Federated States of Micronesia from its consulate-general in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Palau	1 October 1994	See Federated States of Micronesia–Palau relations The Federated States of Micronesia and Palau share very good relations, as they are both bound by Compacts of Free Association with the United States.

See also

• Compact of Free Association
• List of diplomatic missions in the Federated States of Micronesia
• List of diplomatic missions of the Federated States of Micronesia
• Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands