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Alik L. AlikDiplomat and politician
Date of Birth: 26.01.1953
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Content:
- Alik L. Alik: A Diplomat and Politician
- Diplomatic Career
- Congressional Service
- Vice Presidency
- Personal Life
Alik L. Alik: A Diplomat and Politician
Early Life and EducationAlik L. Alik was born and raised in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). He attended high school in Micronesia before completing his higher education at the International University in Hawaii and Graceland College in Iowa.
Diplomatic Career
Upon returning to his home country, Alik served as a teacher at Kosrae High School. In 1982, he joined the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs. From 1989 to 1998, Alik served as the Micronesian ambassador to Fiji, with concurrent accreditation as ambassador to Israel and several other Pacific island nations. From 1998 to 2003, he was the ambassador to Japan.
Congressional Service
In 2003, Alik was elected to the 13th Congress of the FSM as a representative from the state of Kosrae. During his term, he chaired the Committee on Resources and Development. In the 14th Congress, he became Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Vice Presidency
On May 11, 2007, Alik L. Alik was elected Vice President of the Federated States of Micronesia under President Manny Mori. He served in this role until the end of their term in 2015.
