FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Courtesy Call by Chinese Ambassador Wu Wei on Acting Governor Herolyn S. Movick to Discuss Multi‑Purpose Gymnasium in Kitti
Pei Lapalap, Pohnpei: August 6, 2026 – Acting Governor Herolyn S. Movick received a courtesy call from His Excellency Wu Wei, Chinese Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), to discuss plans for the construction of a new multi‑purpose gymnasium in Kitti Municipality, Pohnpei State.
During the meeting, Ambassador Wu Wei and Acting Governor Movick exchanged views on how to advance a long‑standing community priority for Kitti: the development of an indoor facility that can serve as both a sports venue and a community gathering space. The proposed gymnasium is envisioned as a multi‑purpose facility that can accommodate basketball and other court sports, cultural events, and public meetings for the people of Kitti and surrounding communities.
Ambassador Wu Wei briefed Acting Governor Movick on preliminary concepts and funding parameters for the project, including options for:
A simpler, cost‑effective gymnasium design similar to existing facilities in other municipalities; and
A more comprehensive, modern multi‑purpose facility, potentially including seating areas, sound systems, and other enhancements, depending on the final budget and design agreed by both sides.
Acting Governor Movick welcomed the proposal, stressing that Kitti is currently the only area in Pohnpei without such a multi‑purpose indoor facility and noting that the project has been a long‑held aspiration for the community. She expressed appreciation for China’s willingness to explore support for the gymnasium and affirmed Pohnpei State’s commitment to work closely with municipal leaders and other stakeholders to move the project forward.
As part of the next steps, Acting Governor Movick will:
Consult with Kitti Municipal Government and traditional leaders to confirm community needs and priorities for the gymnasium’s design and functions.
Coordinate with relevant land and community authorities to secure the proposed site and ensure proper land arrangements.
Consolidate local requirements into a preliminary concept and sketch for the facility, to be shared with Ambassador Wu Wei and Chinese government counterparts in the coming weeks.
This consolidated plan will guide further technical discussions and enable the Government of the People’s Republic of China to review the proposal in Beijing.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working collaboratively to deliver a facility that will benefit youth, students, and the wider community in Kitti, and deepen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Pohnpei State and the People’s Republic of China
