The Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia share a very close relationship with relations between the two countries being excellent.

[citation needed] The Marshall Islands and the FSM are both associated states with the Compact of Free Association.

[1] The United States provides both with foreign aid and other programs[1] Similarly, Marshall Islands passport holders may enter Micronesia without a visa and Micronesian passport holders may enter the Marshall Islands without a visa.

[2] Both countries are staunch supporters of Israel in the United Nations,[3] as is the U.S.

They are also the staunchest supporters of the United States, along with Palau, another associated state of the U.S.[citation needed] This article about bilateral relations is a stub.