Press Release - President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Federated States of Micronesia to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Wesley W. Simina

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Wesley W. Simina on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, in Palikir, Federated States of Micronesia.

The Honorable Deb Haaland, Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation:

Ms. Alissa Bibb, Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., U.S. Embassy Federated States of Micronesia

The Honorable Erika Moritsugu, Deputy Assistant to the President and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Senior Liaison, The White House

The Honorable Carmen G. Cantor, Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs, Department of the Interior, and U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia (2020-2022)

Rear Admiral Gregory C. Huffman, Commander, Joint Region Marianas