Pakistan and Federated States of Micronesia Establish Diplomatic Relations

Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations, opening up avenues for bilateral cooperation in areas such as human resource management, capacity building, and climate change. The signing of a joint communique by the two countries' permanent representatives to the UN marked a significant milestone in their relationship. The development comes on the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day anniversary and marks the 100th country to establish ties with Micronesia.

Key Takeaways:

• Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations, with the signing of a joint communique by the two countries' permanent representatives to the UN.
• The relations will open up avenues for cooperation in the field of human resource management, capacity building, and climate change.
• The two countries will work closely on key matters, especially promotion of international peace and security, at the UN.
• Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad noted that the relations would promote international peace and security, and praised the development as a significant milestone on Pakistan's Independence Day anniversary.
• Ambassador Jeem S. Lippwe expressed happiness on the start of a new chapter in bilateral relations and thanked Pakistan for extending support to his country.

Statistics:

• 100 countries have established ties with the Federated States of Micronesia.
• 1991: The Federated States of Micronesia joined the United Nations.

Sources:

• Dawn.com
• UN's website (on the Federated States of Micronesia's membership in the UN)
• The Pakistan Mission to the UN (press release on the signing of the joint communique)