- Marshall Islands and the United Nations
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Marshall Islands Membership Full member Since 1991 UNSC seat Non-permanent (never elected) Ambassador Phillip H. Muller The Marshall Islands joined the United Nations on September 17, 1991. Although the Marshall Islands is sovereign, it is bound by a Compact of Free Association with the United States. The Marshall Islands shows overwhelming support for the United States. On 13 key issues in 2008, the Marshall Islands matched the vote of the United States 100% of the time.[1]. The Marshall Islands are also one of the staunchest supporters of Israel, like the United States.[2]
References
- ^ "Iran’s Security Council Bid Nears a Vote", CNS News, October 14, 2008
- ^ "Countries that Supported Israel On UN General Assembly Votes", Jewish Virtual Library
See also
- United States and the United Nations
- Micronesia and the United Nations
- Marshall Islands-United States relations
- Israel-Marshall Islands relations
United Nations' relations with its Member States Asia Europe North America Oceania South America Observers and non-members Holy See • Palestine • European UnionFormer members Categories:- United Nations relations
- Foreign relations of the Marshall Islands
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