# Foreign relations of the Federated States of Micronesia

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:
Date :
| 1 | United States | 3 November 1986 |
| 2 | Marshall Islands | 26 February 1987 |
| 3 | Nauru | 10 April 1987 |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 3 March 1988 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 30 June 1988 |
| 6 | Australia | 6 July 1988 |
| 7 | Fiji | 5 August 1988 |
| 8 | Japan | 5 August 1988 |
| 9 | Papua New Guinea | 21 September 1988 |
| 10 | Israel | 23 November 1988 |
| 11 | Kiribati | 9 December 1988 |
| 12 | Philippines | 10 January 1989 |
| 13 | Tonga | 1 August 1989 |
| 14 | China | 11 September 1989 |
| 15 | Samoa | 13 March 1990 |
| 16 | Chile | 31 March 1990 |
| 17 | Solomon Islands | 5 April 1990 |
| 18 | Vanuatu | 19 April 1990 |
| 19 | South Korea | 5 April 1991 |
| 20 | Indonesia | 16 July 1991 |
| 21 | Singapore | 26 August 1991 |
| 22 | Maldives | 24 October 1991 |
| 23 | Brunei | 23 February 1992 |
| 24 | Thailand | 20 March 1992 |
| 25 | Germany | 21 April 1992 |
| 26 | Cyprus | 5 May 1992 |
| 27 | Peru | 7 May 1992 |
| 28 | Spain | 11 May 1992 |
| 29 | Austria | 1 July 1992 |
| 30 | Malaysia | 6 July 1992 |
| 31 | Sweden | 17 August 1992 |
| 32 | United Kingdom | 31 August 1992 |
| 33 | Colombia | 8 September 1992 |
| 34 | Italy | 27 November 1992 |
| 35 | France | 5 February 1993 |
| 36 | Guatemala | 13 March 1993 |
| 37 | Argentina | 27 July 1993 |
| – | Holy See | 27 January 1994 |
| 38 | Palau | 1 October 1994 |
| 39 | Portugal | 24 March 1995 |
| 40 | Cambodia | 2 May 1995 |
| 41 | Vietnam | 22 September 1995 |
| 42 | Netherlands | 15 April 1996 |
| 43 | Greece | 30 April 1996 |
| 44 | Belgium | 28 October 1996 |
| 45 | India | 29 November 1996 |
| 46 | South Africa | 12 December 1996 |
| – | Sovereign Order of Malta | 12 November 1997 |
| 47 | Canada | 3 March 1998 |
| – | Russia (severed) | 9 March 1999 |
| 48 | Ukraine | 17 September 1999 |
| 49 | Croatia | 30 September 1999 |
| 50 | Mexico | 27 September 2001 |
| 51 | Switzerland | 22 April 2003 |
| 52 | Iceland | 27 September 2004 |
| 53 | Czech Republic | 6 October 2004 |
| 54 | Ireland | 27 October 2004 |
| 55 | North Macedonia | 30 November 2004 |
| 56 | Slovakia | 13 September 2006 |
| 57 | Estonia | 22 September 2006 |
| 58 | Turkey | 6 December 2006 |
| 59 | Dominican Republic | 5 October 2007 |
| 60 | Luxembourg | 24 April 2008 |
| 61 | Finland | 3 May 2010 |
| 62 | Egypt | 25 September 2010 |
| 63 | Morocco | 13 October 2010 |
| 64 | Brazil | 25 October 2010 |
| 65 | Slovenia | 29 March 2011 |
| 66 | Georgia | 12 August 2011 |
| 67 | Hungary | 7 September 2011 |
| 68 | Uruguay | 5 September 2013 |
| 69 | Montenegro | 10 September 2013 |
| – | Kosovo | 17 September 2013 |
| 70 | Lithuania | 4 November 2013 |
| 71 | Mongolia | 6 December 2013 |
| – | Cook Islands | 24 September 2014 |
| 72 | Latvia | 25 February 2015 |
| 73 | Poland | 6 March 2015 |
| 74 | Cuba | 9 September 2015 |
| 75 | Kazakhstan | 27 October 2015 |
| 76 | Kuwait | 2 September 2016 |
| 77 | United Arab Emirates | 14 September 2016 |
| 78 | Armenia | 21 September 2017 |
| 79 | Mauritius | 10 October 2017 |
| 80 | Paraguay | 11 October 2017 |
| 81 | Tajikistan | 29 January 2018 |
| 82 | Norway | 12 April 2018 |
| 83 | Denmark | 29 August 2018 |
| 84 | Malta | 25 September 2018 |
| 85 | San Marino | 25 September 2018 |
| 86 | Kyrgyzstan | 30 October 2018 |
| 87 | Romania | 5 February 2019 |
| 88 | Nicaragua | 11 December 2019 |
| 89 | Panama | 20 September 2022 |
| 90 | Bahrain | 21 September 2022 |
| 91 | Bulgaria | 20 October 2022 |
| 92 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 19 April 2023 |
| 93 | Saudi Arabia | 7 November 2023 |

## 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.
| Country | Notes |
| Australia | See Australia–Federated States of Micronesia relations |
| China | Main article: China–Federated States of Micronesia relations 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." |
| Cuba | 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. |
| India | 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 | 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." |
| Kosovo | 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. |
| Marshall Islands | 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. |
| Mexico | Mexico is accredited to Micronesia from its embassy in Manila, Philippines. Micronesia does not have an accreditation to Mexico. |
| Palau | 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. |
| South Korea | The Federated States of Micronesia and The Republic of Korea (South Korea) were established diplomatic relations in April 1991. |
| Spain | 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. |
| Turkey | The Turkish ambassador in Canberra to Australia is also accredited to Micronesia. Trade volume between the two countries was negligible in 2018. |
| United States | 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. |