Mr. Wataru Aso commissioned as FSM Honorary Consul in Fukuoka, Japan

FSMIS (February 26, 2014): Federated States of Micronesia President Manny Mori authorized and issued the commission for Mr. Wataru Aso on February 21 to be the Honorary Consul of the FSM in Fukuoka, Japan in accordance with Article X of the FSM Constitution and Title 10 of the FSM Code.

The commissioning document specifies that the process has also been done in accordance with relevant provisions of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of 1963.

Along with the issuance of the commission, relevant Japanese authorities are requested to "acknowledge and give credence" to the appointment so that Mr. Aso "may have the occasion to carry out his duties and functions" as Honorary Consul.

For further information, call the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs at 320-2641 or email fsmpio@mail.fm.