-
-
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia, an island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, have officially established diplomatic relations.
The agreement was signed at Pakistan’s Mission to the United Nations by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, and Micronesia’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Jeem S. Lippwe.
The ceremony was attended by diplomats from both countries, including Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Usman Jadoon.
Ambassador Ahmad welcomed the development, noting it coincided with Pakistan’s Independence Day, and said the partnership would open avenues for cooperation in human resource development, capacity building, climate change, and promoting peace and security at the UN.
He also highlighted that Pakistan is the 100th country with which Micronesia has established diplomatic ties.
READ: India responds to Pakistani Army Chief’s remarks on US visit
Ambassador Lippwe expressed his happiness at starting a new chapter of friendship and thanked Pakistan for its support in establishing UN offices in Micronesia. He said he looked forward to working closely with Pakistan to strengthen bilateral relations.
Before the ceremony, both ambassadors held a brief meeting to discuss areas of mutual interest and potential collaboration at bilateral and UN forums.
