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FSM Close-Up Schedule for May 25-29^th

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): May 19, 1998 - The 4^th Annual FSM Close-Up Program will be held from May 25 to 29^th in Pohnpei.

Close-up program is a civic education program the purpose of which is to promote unity among the FSM citizens residing in different states to become good citizenry.

Participants during the duration of their stay will have an opportunity to get acquainted and develop an understanding of one another and also appreciate the differences among themselves.

At the FSM Capital, they will tour the Executive Branch offices and facilities and get to know the people who are running various offices

Some 60 students and teachers from all four FSM States High Schools have been selected for this year's program.

Further information about the program can be obtained by contacting the FSM Division of Education in the Department of Health, Education and Social Affairs.

President Jacob Nena urged all FSM Department, office and agency heads to welcome and accommodate the visiting students, and to make their visit a rewarding and memorable one.