BREAKING NEWS (Pakistan-Micronesia Diplomatic Relations Begin: 100th Partnership Brings Visa-Free Travel for Pakistanis):
NEW YORK, August 15, 2025 — Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic ties in New York, introducing free visa travel for Pakistani citizens. The signing ceremony at Pakistan’s Mission to the United Nations coincided with Pakistan’s Independence Day, making the milestone especially significant.
The agreement on free visa travel was formalised through a joint communiqué signed by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, and Ambassador Jeem S. Lippwe of Micronesia. Senior diplomats, including Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Usman Jadoon, attended the event, highlighting the importance of this development.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Asim said the free visa travel arrangement would strengthen cooperation in human resource development, capacity building, and climate change initiatives, while also promoting collaboration within the United Nations on issues of international peace and security (United Nations). He noted that Pakistan is the 100th country with which Micronesia has established formal relations.
Ambassador Lippwe described the free visa travel policy as the beginning of “a new chapter of friendship and partnership,” expressing gratitude for Pakistan’s support in facilitating the opening of UN offices in Micronesia. He congratulated Pakistan on its Independence Day and voiced optimism about future cooperation.
Prior to the signing, both ambassadors discussed how free visa travel could boost bilateral engagement and encourage people-to-people connections. The arrangement allows Pakistani passport holders to visit Micronesia without a visa, adding the island nation to the growing list of visa-free destinations for Pakistanis.
Observers say that free visa travel between Pakistan and Micronesia marks an important step in broadening Pakistan’s diplomatic footprint in the Pacific region and enhancing opportunities for cultural and economic exchange.
Key Takeaways from Micronesian Free Visa Travel for Pakistanis:
- Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic ties in New York.
- The agreement introduces free visa travel for Pakistani passport holders to Micronesia.
- Signing took place at Pakistan’s Mission to the United Nations on Pakistan’s Independence Day.
- Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad (Pakistan) and Ambassador Jeem S. Lippwe (Micronesia) signed the joint communiqué.
- Free visa travel is expected to strengthen cooperation in human resource development, capacity building, and climate change efforts.
- Micronesia now counts Pakistan as its 100th diplomatic partner.
- Ambassador Lippwe praised Pakistan for supporting the opening of UN offices in Micronesia.
- Both ambassadors discussed expanding free visa travel benefits into broader bilateral cooperation.
- The deal adds Micronesia to the list of visa-free destinations for Pakistani citizens.
- Observers see the move as a step to boost Pakistan’s presence in the Pacific region.
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