President David Panuelo has said that Japan's transparency about its intention to release treated water from the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean has helped ease Micronesia concerns

The United States Coast Guard and the National Police of the Federated States of Micronesia conducted a successful engagement at sea to combat illegal fishing in Yap State

The US Commander for the Indo-Pacific visited the states of Yap and Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia, emphasising the importance of the partnership between the FSM and the US

Over 2 tons of supplies including school supplies, clothing, cooking utensils, fishing gear, toys, long life meals and water pumps have been delivered by the US Coast Guard to the atolls of the Federated States of Micronesia

The 25th Micronesian Islands Forum was hosted by the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia; papers and presentations were given on a range of issues of interest to the Micronesian sub-region