Foreign relations of the Marshall Islands
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands has established bilateral diplomatic relations with 112 countries. Regional cooperation, through membership in various regional and international organizations, is a key element in its foreign policy.[1]
The Marshall Islands became a member of the United Nations on 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 and in Springdale, Arkansas, United States.
Diplomatic relations
[edit]List of countries which the Marshall Islands maintains diplomatic relations with:
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# | Country | Date[2] |
1 | ![]() |
21 October 1986 |
2 | ![]() |
26 February 1987 |
3 | ![]() |
8 July 1987 |
4 | ![]() |
16 September 1987 |
5 | ![]() |
22 January 1988 |
6 | ![]() |
4 June 1988 |
7 | ![]() |
17 June 1988 |
8 | ![]() |
15 September 1988 |
9 | ![]() |
21 September 1988 |
10 | ![]() |
9 December 1988 |
11 | ![]() |
25 January 1990 |
12 | ![]() |
23 May 1990 |
13 | ![]() |
1 August 1990 |
14 | ![]() |
14 September 1990 |
15 | ![]() |
22 October 1990 |
16 | ![]() |
22 February 1991 |
17 | ![]() |
16 March 1991 |
18 | ![]() |
23 September 1991 |
19 | ![]() |
14 November 1991 |
20 | ![]() |
17 November 1991 |
21 | ![]() |
16 December 1991 |
22 | ![]() |
17 December 1991 |
23 | ![]() |
17 December 1991 |
24 | ![]() |
2 February 1992 |
25 | ![]() |
12 February 1992 |
26 | ![]() |
14 February 1992 |
27 | ![]() |
2 May 1992 |
28 | ![]() |
1 June 1992 |
29 | ![]() |
15 June 1992 |
30 | ![]() |
5 August 1992 |
31 | ![]() |
6 August 1992 |
32 | ![]() |
28 August 1992 |
33 | ![]() |
17 September 1992 |
34 | ![]() |
18 October 1992 |
35 | ![]() |
19 October 1992 |
36 | ![]() |
1992 |
37 | ![]() |
25 January 1993 |
38 | ![]() |
26 January 1993 |
39 | ![]() |
28 January 1993 |
40 | ![]() |
28 January 1993 |
41 | ![]() |
2 February 1993 |
42 | ![]() |
19 February 1993 |
43 | ![]() |
1 March 1993 |
44 | ![]() |
2 March 1993 |
45 | ![]() |
23 March 1993 |
46 | ![]() |
23 April 1993 |
47 | ![]() |
30 April 1993 |
48 | ![]() |
21 May 1993 |
49 | ![]() |
4 June 1993 |
50 | ![]() |
20 July 1993 |
51 | ![]() |
24 September 1993 |
52 | ![]() |
29 October 1993 |
53 | ![]() |
8 February 1994 |
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30 December 1994 |
54 | ![]() |
10 February 1995 |
55 | ![]() |
23 February 1995 |
56 | ![]() |
27 September 1995 |
57 | ![]() |
1 December 1995 |
58 | ![]() |
22 December 1995 |
59 | ![]() |
17 January 1996 |
60 | ![]() |
27 January 1996 |
61 | ![]() |
29 January 1996 |
62 | ![]() |
29 May 1996 |
63 | ![]() |
8 October 1996 |
64 | ![]() |
23 October 1996 |
65 | ![]() |
2 February 1997 |
66 | ![]() |
14 August 1997 |
67 | ![]() |
1 August 1998 |
— | ![]() |
20 November 1998 |
68 | ![]() |
29 January 1999 |
— | ![]() |
3 May 2002 |
69 | ![]() |
22 January 2003 |
70 | ![]() |
27 February 2003 |
71 | ![]() |
11 April 2008 |
72 | ![]() |
30 April 2009 |
73 | ![]() |
2 December 2009 |
74 | ![]() |
18 February 2010 |
75 | ![]() |
18 February 2010 |
76 | ![]() |
10 March 2010[3] |
77 | ![]() |
3 June 2010 |
78 | ![]() |
27 July 2010 |
79 | ![]() |
13 September 2010 |
80 | ![]() |
12 July 2013 |
— | ![]() |
3 September 2013 |
— | ![]() |
27 October 2013 |
81 | ![]() |
23 May 2015 |
82 | ![]() |
28 September 2015 |
83 | ![]() |
29 September 2015 |
84 | ![]() |
22 December 2016 |
85 | ![]() |
20 January 2017 |
86 | ![]() |
21 April 2017 |
87 | ![]() |
20 July 2017 |
88 | ![]() |
22 September 2017 |
89 | ![]() |
18 December 2018 |
90 | ![]() |
12 February 2019 |
91 | ![]() |
15 April 2019 |
92 | ![]() |
13 June 2019 |
93 | ![]() |
23 September 2019 |
94 | ![]() |
23 September 2019 |
95 | ![]() |
24 September 2019 |
96 | ![]() |
24 September 2019 |
97 | ![]() |
24 September 2019 |
98 | ![]() |
24 September 2019 |
99 | ![]() |
24 September 2019 |
100 | ![]() |
25 September 2019 |
101 | ![]() |
26 September 2019 |
102 | ![]() |
26 September 2019 |
103 | ![]() |
26 September 2019 |
104 | ![]() |
27 September 2019 |
105 | ![]() |
8 January 2021[4] |
106 | ![]() |
19 September 2022[5] |
107 | ![]() |
21 September 2022[6] |
108 | ![]() |
23 September 2022[3] |
109 | ![]() |
12 June 2023[3] |
110 | ![]() |
23 June 2023[3] |
111 | ![]() |
12 July 2023[3] |
112 | ![]() |
26 January 2024[3] |
113 | ![]() |
2 July 2024[3] |
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30 August 2024[7] |
Bilateral relations
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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.[8] |
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See Israel–Marshall Islands relations |
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See Kosovo–Marshall Islands relations
The Marshall Islands officially recognised the independence of the Republic of Kosovo on the 17 April 2008.[9] |
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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. |
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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. |
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See Marshall Islands-South Korea relations
The Republic of the Marshall Islands and Republic of Korea have good diplomatic relations.
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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.[14]
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Human rights criticisms
[edit]Hong Kong national security law
In June 2020, the Marshall Islands openly opposed the Hong Kong national security law.[17]
See also
[edit]- 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
References
[edit]- ^ "Countries with which the Marshall Islands has Diplomatic Relations" (PDF). U.S. Department of the Interior. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ "LISTING OF ALL COUNTRIES WHICH HAVE ESTABLISHED DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS (As of 13 February 2019)". Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Diplomatic relations between Marshall Islands and ..." United Nations Digital Library. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Pat Bourne". 8 January 2021. Archived from the original on 3 January 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "On the margins of UNGA had a very good meeting with Foreign Minister of Marshall Islands Kitlang Kabua, we signed Protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations and discussed mutual cooperation in the international organisations". 19 September 2022. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "President David Kabua had a pleasant meeting today with Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni and established diplomatic relations with Tonga. The Marshall Islands looks forward to improving bilateral relations & strengthening regional & multilateral partnerships with Tonga". 21 September 2022. Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Niue establishes Diplomatic Relations with Marshall Islands Government". 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Embassy /High Commission /Consulate General of India". Archived from the original on 2021-09-02. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ^ Republic of the Marshall Islands has recognised Kosovo Archived 2013-10-22 at the Wayback Machine, New Kosova Report, 2008-04-17
- ^ "Embassy of Mexico in the Philippines". Archived from the original on 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2017-07-21.
- ^ Relations between Mexico and Asia: The Philippines (in Spanish)[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b c "Relations between Turkey and Marshall Islands". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
- ^ General Assembly – Overall Votes – Comparison with U.S. vote Archived 2019-12-02 at the Wayback Machine lists Marshall Islands as in the country with the second high coincidence of votes. Micronesia has always been in the top two.
- ^ "Embassy of the Marshall Islands in the United States". Archived from the original on 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2006-02-15.
- ^ "Embassy of the United States in the Marshall Islands". Archived from the original on 2021-11-27. Retrieved 2017-07-21.
- ^ Lawler, Dave (2 July 2020). "The 53 countries supporting China's crackdown on Hong Kong". Axios. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2020.