Press Release-Nepal and the Federated States of Micronesia
Press Release
Nepal and the Federated States of Micronesia established diplomatic relations today. With this, the number of countries with which Nepal has established diplomatic relations reached 185.
H.E. Mr. Lok Bahadur Thapa, Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations and H.E. Mr. Jeem S. Lippwe, Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United Nations signed a Joint Communiqué to this effect.
On the occasion, the two Ambassadors exchanged views on various matters of common interest to strengthen bilateral cooperation across national and international fora, especially at the UN for mutual benefit of the two countries and peoples.
Micronesia is an Island nation, composed of more than 600 islands, situated in the Western-Pacific Ocean. Micronesia got independence on November 3, 1986, and got admission to the United Nations on September 17, 1991. It has a total area of 701 square kilometers with populations of estimated 100,000.
Both Nepal and Micronesia are the members of the Group of 77 & China.
Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations
New York
14 September 2026