STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO On the Passing of Former Marshallese President Litokwa Tomeing

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO October 19, 2020 On the Passing of Former Marshallese President Litokwa Tomeing On behalf of the Government of the United States, I want to convey my deepest condolences to the family of former President Litokwa Tomeing and to …

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2019 Trafficking in Persons Report

Marshall Islands (Tier 2 Watch List) The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. These efforts included funding an international organization to provide some anti-trafficking training to officials and an NGO to provide …

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Micronesian Islands Forum

Ambassador Stewart traveled last week to Saipan, which hosted the three-day 23rd Micronesian Islands Forum.  RMI President Hilda Heine spoke at the event. Also in attendance were President Peter Christian of FSM, Palau’s President Tommy Remengesau, Guam Governor Eddie Calvo, and Northern Marianas Governor Ralph Torres.  Department of Interior Assistant Secretary Doug Domenech also participated …

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