Pakistan and Federated States of Micronesia Establish Diplomatic Relations

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Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations, opening up avenues for bilateral cooperation. The signing ceremony, held at the UN in New York, marked a significant milestone in the countries' quest for international peace and security. Ambassadors Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and Jeem S. Lippwe signed a joint communique, formalizing the relationship between the two countries. This new chapter in bilateral relations comes as Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day anniversary and marks the 100th country to forge ties with Micronesia.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations, with the signing of a joint communique between Ambassadors Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and Jeem S. Lippwe.
  • The relations aim to promote international peace and security, as well as cooperation in human resource management, capacity building, and climate change.
  • Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, noted that the development came on Pakistan's Independence Day anniversary and that it was the 100th country to forge ties with Micronesia.
  • The two countries' diplomats, including Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Usman Jadoon, attended the signing ceremony.
  • Ambassadors Ahmad and Lippwe also discussed possible areas of cooperation, including bilateral and UN-related matters.
  • The signing ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia.
  • This development is significant, as Pakistan has joined a coalition spearheaded by small island Pacific states to push for a new treaty focused on managing an equitable phase-out of fossil fuels.

Statistics:

  • The Federated States of Micronesia joined the United Nations in 1991.
  • 16 countries across four continents have signed up to a group pushing for a new treaty focused on managing an equitable phase-out of fossil fuels.
  • Pakistan is the first South Asian state to engage with this group to understand the contours of the proposal for a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

Sources:

  • UN's website
  • Pakistan Mission to the UN press release on Thursday
  • Newspaper report on Pakistan's Independence Day celebrations.