U.S. Partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands
U.S. Partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands

The United States reaffirms its enduring partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), grounded in shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to regional security and prosperity.

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Under the Compact of Free Association (COFA), this partnership includes robust defense cooperation, granting the United States exclusive access to defense sites in the Marshall Islands and the authority to deny access to third-country militaries. 

During the visit of U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo to Majuro, the two nations celebrated the implementation of the COFA and announced a series of initiatives that underscore the United States’ steadfast commitment to the RMI and the broader Indo-Pacific region. 

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Together, the United States and the RMI will continue to strengthen their partnership, address shared challenges, and build a future of security and prosperity. 

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