Foreign relations of the Marshall Islands

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has established bilateral diplomatic relations with over 75 other nations. Regional cooperation, through membership in various regional and international organizations, is a key element in its foreign policy.

The Marshall Islands became a member of the United Nations in September 17, 1991. The Marshall Islands maintains embassies in the United States, Fiji, South Korea, Japan, and the Republic of China (Taiwan). They also maintain a consulate in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA and a consulate in Springdale, Arkansas, USA.

In May 2005, Chen Shui-bian, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), became the first foreign head of state to make an official visit to the Marshall Islands.

Bilateral relations

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Argentina	23 April 1993	Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 23, 1993.
Azerbaijan	2010	The Marshall Islands and Azerbaijan established diplomatic relations in 2010.
Brazil	2010	The Marshall Islands and Brazil established diplomatic relations in 2010.
India	April 1995	See India–Marshall Islands relations As per the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India, India established diplomatic relations with Republic of the Marshall Islands in April 1995. Development assistance from India has included a grant of US $100,000 in June 2008 for a solar street lighting project in the capital city of Majuro and grant of 5 ITEC scholarships in November 2010. Marshall Islands has been supportive of issues of importance to India, particularly Indian candidature to international organizations. It supported India’s candidature for the non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for the 2011-12 term. Presently, there are about 10 Indian nationals in the Marshall Islands.
Israel	1987	See Israel–Marshall Islands relations
Kosovo	17 April 2008	See Kosovo–Marshall Islands relations The Marshall Islands officially recognised the independence of the Republic of Kosovo on the 17 April 2008. Kosovo and the Marshall Islands established diplomatic relations on 27 October 2013.
Micronesia		See Marshall Islands–Federated States of Micronesia relations The Marshall Islands and Micronesia share very good relations, as they are both bound by Compacts of Free Association with the United States.
Mexico	28 January 1993	Marshall Islands does not have an accreditation to Mexico Mexico is accredited to the Marshall Islands from its embassy in Manila, Philippines.
Palau		See Marshall Islands-Palau relations The Marshall Islands and Palau share very good relations, as they are both bound by Compacts of Free Association with the United States.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	1993	Both countries established diplomatic relations on January 28, 1993.
Solomon Islands	23 May 1990	Both countries established diplomatic relations on May 23, 1990.
United Arab Emirates	2013	The Marshall Islands and the United Arab Emirates maintain bilateral diplomatic relations since 2013.
United States		See Marshall Islands–United States relations The Marshall Islands and the United States maintain a strong and stable relationship under the Compact of Free Association. The US has full responsibility in the country's defense, financial aid, and social services. In return, the U.S. provides healthcare services, security, and freedom of movement between U.S., American Samoan, and Marshall Islander citizens. In international politics, Marshall Islands has often voted with the United States with respect to United Nations General Assembly resolutions. Marshall Islands has an embassy in Washington, D.C. and consulates in Honolulu and Springdale. United States has an embassy in Majuro.

See also

• Compact of Free Association
• List of diplomatic missions in the Marshall Islands
• List of diplomatic missions of the Marshall Islands
• Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

External links

• Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the United Nations
• RMI Embassy to the U.S.
• US Embassy in Majuro