While in the Nations Capitol, Governor Arnold Palacios had the opportunity to meet with a considerable number of Japanese government officials and high-level businessmen and women, fostering discussions on potential investments and economic partnerships. Additionally, he led an insightful panel discussion on the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) at the Heritage Foundation, highlighting the region’s economic opportunities and strategic significance. These engagements reinforced efforts to strengthen international partnerships and promote the CNMI on a global stage.

As part of his series of high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., Governor Arnold Palacios attended a high-level briefing with President Trump, alongside other state governors and members of the President’s Cabinet, where they discussed key federal initiatives and priorities that ensure the safety, strength, and prosperity of the U.S. and its territories.