24 FEBRUARY 2016
Melekeok, Palau – Palau opened the 16th Micronesian Presidents’ Summit (MPS) with President Tommy Remengesau Jr.; President Peter Christian of the Federated States of Micronesia; and President Hilda Heine, of the Marshall Islands, gathered to discuss pressing issues including climate change, the island nations’ relationships with the United States and fisheries.
The one-day meeting was held at the Palau Capitol in Melekeok state with the leaders agreeing to come up with agreements and cooperation on issues of important regional interest.
Source: The Guam Daily