Foreign relations of the Marshall Islands
The Republic of the Marshall Islands has established bilateral diplomatic relations with about 105 states. Regional cooperation, through membership in various regional and international organizations, is a key element in its foreign policy.[1]
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This article is part of a series on the politics and government of the Marshall Islands |
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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, 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.
Countries with diplomatic relations

List of countries with diplomatic relations with the Marshall Islands:[1][2]
United States – 21 October 1986 Federated States of Micronesia – 26 February 1987 Australia – 8 July 1987 Israel – 16 September 1987 Fiji – 22 January 1988 Kiribati – 4 June 1988 New Zealand – 17 June 1988 Philippines – 15 September 1988 Papua New Guinea – 21 September 1988 Japan – 9 December 1988 Chile – 25 January 1990 Solomon Islands – 23 May 1990 Vanuatu – 1 August 1990 Tuvalu – 14 September 1990 Samoa – 22 October 1990 Nauru – 22 February 1991 South Korea – 16 March 1991 Germany – 23 September 1991 Peru – 14 November 1991 Cyprus – 17 November 1991 Maldives – 16 December 1991 Poland – 17 December 1991 Spain – 17 December 1991 United Kingdom – 2 February 1992 Sweden – 12 February 1992 Greece – 14 February 1992 Egypt – 2 May 1992 Vietnam – 1 June 1992 Costa Rica – 15 June 1992 Colombia – 5 August 1992 Russia – 6 August 1992 Singapore – 28 August 1992 Denmark – 17 September 1992 Norway – 18 October 1992 Slovenia – 19 October 1992 Saint Lucia – 1992[3] Iceland – 25 January 1993 Finland – 26 January 1993 Mexico – 28 January 1993 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – 28 January 1993 Seychelles – 2 February 1993 Malaysia – 4 January 1993 / 4 June 1993 France – 19 February 1993 Austria – 1 March 1993 Netherlands – 2 March 1993 Barbados – 23 March 1993 Argentina – 23 April 1993 Belize – 30 April 1993 Indonesia – 21 May 1993 Luxembourg – 20 July 1993 Italy – 24 September 1993 Thailand – 29 October 1993 Malta – 8 February 1994 Holy See – 30 December 1994 Portugal – 10 February 1995 Andorra – 23 February 1995 Kuwait – 27 September 1995 Ukraine – 22 December 1995 Cape Verde – 1 December 1995 Brunei – 17 January 1996 South Africa – 17 January 1996 Romania – 29 January 1996 Belgium – 29 May 1996 Turkmenistan – 8 October 1996 Mauritius – 23 October 1996 India – 21 February 1997 Canada – 14 August 1997 Palau – 1 August 1998 Republic of China – 20 November 1998 Slovakia – 29 January 1999 Sovereign Order of Malta – 3 May 2002 Switzerland – 22 January 2003 North Macedonia – 27 February 2003 Turkey – 11 April 2008 Czech Republic – 30 April 2009 Uruguay – 2 December 2009 Azerbaijan – 18 February 2010 Georgia – 18 February 2010 Tajikistan – 18 February 2010 United Arab Emirates – 3 June 2010 Brazil – 27 July 2010[4] Morocco – 13 September 2010[5] Estonia – 12 July 2013[6] Cook Islands – 3 September 2013[7] Kosovo – 27 October 2013[8] Mongolia – 23 May 2015[9] Cuba – 28 September 2015[10] Monaco – 29 September 2015[9] Kyrgyzstan – 23 December 2016[11] Cambodia – 20 January 2017[12] Myanmar – 21 April 2017[13] Guatemala – 20 July 2017[14] El Salvador – 23 September 2017[15] Saint Kitts and Nevis – 18 December 2018[16] Kazakhstan – 12 February 2019[9] Eswatini – 15 April 2019[17] Nicaragua – 13 June 2019[18] Bosnia and Herzegovina – 23 September 2019[19] Dominican Republic – 23 September 2019[20] Croatia – 24 September 2019[21] Ecuador – 24 September 2019[22] Honduras – 24 September 2019[23] Liechtenstein – 24 September 2019[24] Lithuania – 24 September 2019[25] Timor-Leste – 25 September 2019[26] Algeria – 26 September 2019[27] Lebanon – 26 September 2019[28] Paraguay – 26 September 2019[29] Hungary – 27 September 2019[30]
Bilateral relations
Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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![]() | 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.[31] |
![]() | 1987 | See Israel–Marshall Islands relations |
![]() | 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.[32] Kosovo and the Marshall Islands established diplomatic relations on 27 October 2013. |
![]() | 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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The establishment of diplomatic relations between the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) began on 16 March 1991.[35] |
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The Marshall Islands were once part of the Spanish East Indies.
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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.[36]
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Human rights criticisms
Hong Kong national security law
In June 2020, the Marshall Islands openly opposed the Hong Kong national security law[39]
See also
References
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- "Amb. Martin Frick, Director of @MFA_LI and @RMIMission Foreign Minister John M. Silk establish diplomatic relations between the two countries with a view to strengthening cooperation at the #UN and beyond". Twitter. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
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- "Diplomatic Relations Between Lebanon and Marshall Islands as of 26 Sept. 2019". Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- "Portal Oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República del Paraguay :: Paraguay y las Islas Marshalls establecieron relaciones diplomáticas". www2.mre.gov.py (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 September 2019.
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- Republic of the Marshall Islands has recognised Kosovo, New Kosova Report, 2008-04-17
- Embassy of Mexico in the Philippines
- Relations between Mexico and Asia: The Philippines (in Spanish)
- http://search.mofa.go.kr/search/search_en.do
- General Assembly – Overall Votes – Comparison with U.S. vote 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
- Embassy of the United States in the Marshall Islands
- Lawler, Dave (2 July 2020). "The 53 countries supporting China's crackdown on Hong Kong". Axios. Retrieved 3 July 2020.