MEDIA RELEASE Naoero, FSM seal air partnership MOU_11Aug2026
REPUBLIC OF NAOERO
Government Information Office
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Naoero and FSM seal landmark air
partnership, charting a bold new course for Pacific
connectivity
The governments of the Republic of
Naoero and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Honolulu, 29 July, formally
cementing a new era of commercial and financial cooperation between
the two nations, anchored by strengthened air services on the
Majuro-Pohnpei route.
The signing brings together two proud
Pacific nations with a shared vision of closer connectivity,
stronger trade, and greater opportunity for their people following
the recent termination of the Australian North Pacific
Connector.
Building on the momentum of existing
Nauru Airlines services linking Naoero, Majuro and Pohnpei, the MOU
establishes a framework for collaboration across commercial
aviation, financial partnership, and route development, unlocking a
pipeline of new commercial opportunities in trade, tourism,
logistics and investment across the wider Micronesian and Central
Pacific region.
"Today we're not just signing an
agreement - we're opening a new chapter for our people," Minister
for Nauru Air Corporation Asterio Appi said.
"This MOU with the Federated States of
Micronesia reflects exactly the kind of bold, forward-looking
partnership Naoero is committed to. Stronger air links mean
stronger trade, stronger families, and a stronger Pacific. We are
proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with FSM as we build the
connections our region deserves."
1 Senator Peter Christian of the FSM
Airline Task Force, echoes those sentiments.
"The Federated States of Micronesia
has long understood that our future in the Pacific depends on how
well we connect with our neighbours. This MOU with Naoero is a
milestone moment - it's a vote of confidence in what our two
nations can achieve together. Majuro and Pohnpei are more than
points on a map; and today we've made those enhanced opportunities
for generations to come."*
Further announcements on route
enhancements and investment initiatives will follow.