Japanese PM Nakasone meets President Nakayama and the Marshall Islands and Palau presidents in Tokyo.
What happened
The 45-minute meeting at Nakasone’s residence also included Marshall Islands President Amata Kabua, Palau President Haruo Remeliik and FSM Speaker Bethwel Henry. Nakayama called it historic, the first meeting between a Japanese prime minister and the leaders of the three emerging nations, and said the FSM had opened a small office in Tokyo.
Who’s who
- Tosiwo NakayamaFirst President of the FSM, 1979–1987; from Chuuk
- Bethwel HenryPohnpeian Speaker of the House in the Congress of Micronesia from 1966 to 1979.
