Fiji, Oct. 26 -- Japan and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pacific regional unity and cooperation ahead of next year's Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM 11).
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and FSM President Wesley Simina made the commitment during a summit meeting in Tokyo on Friday, where they discussed bilateral relations, regional affairs and cooperation in international forums.
Takaichi congratulated Micronesia on the 40th anniversary of its independence this year and welcomed Simina's second visit to Japan in 2026.
She said Japan wanted to strengthen cooperation under its updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) policy so both countries could "become more resili...