KOLONIA, Pohnpei, FSM: August 14, 2024 — Governor Stevenson A. Joseph and Acting Speaker McGarry Miguel hosted a reception yesterday evening for the principals of the 13th State National Leadership Conference (SNLC) at the Pohnpei State Legislature compound. The informal gathering celebrated the ongoing collaboration among the leaders of the Federated States of Micronesia.
In attendance were His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia; Honorable Alexander Narruhn, Governor of Chuuk; Vice Speaker May of the Chuuk House of Representatives; Honorable Tulensa Palik, Governor of Kosrae and Speaker Semeon of the Kosrae State Legislature; and Honorable Charles Chieng, Governor of Yap and Vice Speaker Rutun of the Yap State Legislature.
The reception followed the third day of the SNLC, which is being held this week at the COM-FSM China Friendship Gym in Palikir. The event provided an opportunity for the state leaders to engage in informal discussions and strengthen the ties that bind the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia.
In brief remarks, Acting Speaker Miguel, Governor Narruhn, Governor Palik, and Governor Chieng expressed their gratitude for the collaborative spirit demonstrated by all the leaders present and emphasized the importance of unity and shared goals in ensuring the continued progress of the nation.
The 13th SNLC will continue through the week, addressing key issues facing the states and the nation as a whole.