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Source: The Print
The United States signed a new 20-year agreement with the Marshall Islands worth over $2 billion in economic assistance.
This deal is part of the Compacts of Free Associations (COFAs), which involve the U.S. providing defence and economic aid to certain Pacific island nations, and gaining military access to strategic ocean areas.
This agreement follows similar deals with Palau and Micronesia and is aimed at strengthening U.S. influence in the Northern Pacific amid competition with China.
About Marshall Islands:
It is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, known for its atolls and islands. Its history includes Spanish and German influence, Japanese occupation during World War I, and U.S. administration post-World War II, including nuclear tests. It gained independence in 1979 through a Compact of Free Association with the United States.
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