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]

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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

List of countries which the Marshall Islands maintains diplomatic relations with:

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#CountryDate [2]
1Flag of the United States.svg United States 21 October 1986
2Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg Federated States of Micronesia 26 February 1987
3Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 8 July 1987
4Flag of Israel.svg Israel 16 September 1987
5Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji 22 January 1988
6Flag of Kiribati.svg Kiribati 4 June 1988
7Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 17 June 1988
8Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines 15 September 1988
9Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea 21 September 1988
10Flag of Japan.svg Japan 9 December 1988
11Flag of Chile.svg Chile 25 January 1990
12Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg Solomon Islands 23 May 1990
13Flag of Vanuatu.svg Vanuatu 1 August 1990
14Flag of Tuvalu.svg Tuvalu 14 September 1990
15Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa 22 October 1990
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China (suspended)16 November 1990 [3]
16Flag of Nauru.svg Nauru 22 February 1991
17Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea 16 March 1991
18Flag of Germany.svg Germany 23 September 1991
19Flag of Peru.svg Peru 14 November 1991
20Flag of Cyprus.svg Cyprus 17 November 1991
21Flag of Maldives.svg Maldives 16 December 1991
22Flag of Poland.svg Poland 17 December 1991
23Flag of Spain.svg Spain 17 December 1991
24Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom 2 February 1992
25Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden 12 February 1992
26Flag of Greece.svg Greece 14 February 1992
27Flag of Egypt.svg Egypt 2 May 1992
28Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 1 June 1992
29Flag of Costa Rica.svg Costa Rica 15 June 1992
30Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia 5 August 1992
31Flag of Russia.svg Russia 6 August 1992
32Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore 28 August 1992
33Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark 17 September 1992
34Flag of Norway.svg Norway 16 October 1992
35Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia 19 October 1992
36Flag of Saint Lucia.svg Saint Lucia 1992
37Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia 4 January 1993 [4]
38Flag of Iceland.svg Iceland 25 January 1993
39Flag of Finland.svg Finland 26 January 1993
40Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico 28 January 1993
41Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 28 January 1993
42Flag of Seychelles.svg Seychelles 2 February 1993
43Flag of France.svg France 19 February 1993
44Flag of Austria.svg Austria 1 March 1993
45Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands 2 March 1993
46Flag of Barbados.svg Barbados 23 March 1993
47Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina 23 April 1993
48Flag of Belize.svg Belize 30 April 1993
49Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia 21 May 1993
50Flag of Luxembourg.svg Luxembourg 20 July 1993
51Flag of Italy.svg Italy 24 September 1993
52Flag of Thailand.svg Thailand 29 October 1993
Flag of Vatican City (2023-present).svg Holy See 30 December 1993 [5]
53Flag of Malta.svg Malta 8 February 1994
54Flag of Portugal (official).svg Portugal 10 February 1995
55Flag of Andorra.svg Andorra 23 February 1995
56Flag of Kuwait.svg Kuwait 27 September 1995
57Flag of Cape Verde.svg Cape Verde 1 December 1995
58Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine 22 December 1995
59Flag of Brunei.svg Brunei 17 January 1996
60Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa 17 January 1996 [6]
61Flag of Romania.svg Romania 29 January 1996
62Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium 29 May 1996
63Flag of Turkmenistan.svg Turkmenistan 8 October 1996
64Flag of Mauritius.svg Mauritius 23 October 1996
65Flag of India.svg India 2 February 1997
66Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada 14 August 1997
67Flag of Palau.svg Palau 1 August 1998
Flag of the Republic of China.svg Republic of China 20 November 1998
68Flag of Slovakia.svg Slovakia 29 January 1999
Flag of the Order of St. John (various).svg Sovereign Military Order of Malta 3 May 2002
69Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 22 January 2003
70Flag of North Macedonia.svg North Macedonia 27 February 2003
71Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey 11 April 2008
72Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic 30 April 2009
73Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay 2 December 2009
74Flag of Georgia.svg Georgia 18 February 2010
75Flag of Tajikistan.svg Tajikistan 18 February 2010
76Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Azerbaijan 10 March 2010 [6]
77Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates 3 June 2010
78Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil 27 July 2010
79Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco 13 September 2010
80Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia 12 July 2013
Flag of the Cook Islands.svg Cook Islands 3 September 2013
Flag of Kosovo.svg Kosovo 27 October 2013
81Flag of Mongolia.svg Mongolia 23 May 2015
82Flag of Cuba.svg Cuba 28 September 2015
83Flag of Monaco.svg Monaco 29 September 2015
84Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Kyrgyzstan 22 December 2016
85Flag of Cambodia.svg Cambodia 20 January 2017
86Flag of Myanmar.svg Myanmar 21 April 2017
87Flag of Guatemala.svg Guatemala 20 July 2017
88Flag of El Salvador.svg El Salvador 22 September 2017
89Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg Saint Kitts and Nevis 18 December 2018
90Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Kazakhstan 12 February 2019
91Flag of Eswatini.svg Eswatini 15 April 2019
92Flag of Nicaragua.svg Nicaragua 13 June 2019
93Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Bosnia and Herzegovina 23 September 2019
94Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Dominican Republic 23 September 2019
95Flag of Croatia.svg Croatia 24 September 2019
96Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador 24 September 2019
97Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg Honduras 24 September 2019
98Flag of Liechtenstein.svg Liechtenstein 24 September 2019
99Flag of Lithuania.svg Lithuania 24 September 2019
100Flag of East Timor.svg Timor-Leste 25 September 2019
101Flag of Algeria.svg Algeria 26 September 2019
102Flag of Lebanon.svg Lebanon 26 September 2019
103Flag of Paraguay.svg Paraguay 26 September 2019
104Flag of Hungary.svg Hungary 27 September 2019
105Flag of Ireland.svg Ireland 27 September 2019
106Flag of Latvia.svg Latvia 19 September 2022
107Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga 21 September 2022
108Flag of Jamaica.svg Jamaica 23 September 2022
109Flag of Bulgaria.svg Bulgaria 12 June 2023 [6]
110Flag of Nepal.svg   Nepal 23 June 2023
111Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar 11 July 2023
112Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan 26 January 2024
113Flag of Suriname.svg Suriname 28 May 2024 [7]
114Flag of Benin.svg Benin 2 July 2024
Flag of Niue.svg Niue 27 August 2024
115Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia 5 September 2024
116Flag of Panama.svg Panama 23 September 2024
117Flag of The Gambia.svg Gambia 25 September 2024
118Flag of Rwanda.svg Rwanda 25 September 2024
119Flag of Burkina Faso.svg Burkina Faso 26 September 2024
120Flag of Serbia.svg Serbia 27 September 2024
121Flag of San Marino.svg San Marino 28 September 2024
122Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Antigua and Barbuda 24 September 2025 [8]

Bilateral relations

CountryNotes
Flag of India.svg India 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. [9]

Flag of Israel.svg Israel See Israel–Marshall Islands relations
Flag of Kosovo.svg Kosovo See Kosovo–Marshall Islands relations

The Marshall Islands officially recognised the independence of the Republic of Kosovo on the 17 April 2008. [10]

Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg 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.

Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
  • Marshall Islands does not have an accreditation to Mexico
  • Mexico is accredited to the Marshall Islands from its embassy in Manila, Philippines. [11] [12]
Flag of Palau.svg 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.

Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea
  • Bilateral trade of both countries in 2020 were about 4.83 billion $. [13]
Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom See Marshall Islands–United Kingdom relations

The Marshall Islands established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 2 February 1992.

  • The Marshall Islands does not maintain an embassy in the United Kingdom.
  • The United Kingdom is not accredited to the Marshall Islands through an embassy; the UK develops relations through its high commission in Suva, Fiji. [15]

Both countries share common membership of the International Criminal Court, the United Nations, and the World Health Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have a Tax Information Exchange Agreement. [16]

Flag of the United States.svg 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. [17]

See also

References

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  9. "Embassy /High Commission /Consulate General of India". Archived from the original on 2021-09-02. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
  10. Republic of the Marshall Islands has recognised Kosovo Archived 2013-10-22 at the Wayback Machine , New Kosova Report, 2008-04-17
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  12. Relations between Mexico and Asia: The Philippines (in Spanish) [ permanent dead link ]
  13. "Search | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea". Archived from the original on 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
  14. 1 2 3 "Relations between Turkey and Marshall Islands". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
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  16. HM Revenue & Customs (8 November 2017). "UK-Marshall Islands Tax Information Exchange Agreement: exchange of information - in force". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 30 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  17. 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.
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