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													U.S.-Palau Relations													Following World War II, in 1947 under UN auspices as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the U.S. assumed administration of Palau. In 1982, Palau signed a Compact of Free Association with the U.S.  Palau gained its independence and established diplomatic relations with the U.S. in 1994, with the entry into force of the Compact, underFollowing World War II, in 1947 under UN auspices as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the U.S. assumed administration of Palau. In 1982, Palau signed a Compact of Free Association with the U.S.  Palau gained its independence and established diplomatic relations with the U.S. in 1994, with the entry into force of the Compact, under which the U.S. remains responsible for Palau’s defense for 50 years. Palau is a sovereign nation and conducts its own foreign relations. The U.S. and Palau cooperate on a broad range of issues, including strengthening regional security, promoting sustainable development and addressing climate change, and protecting fisheries and the environment. Approximately 500 Palauans serve as volunteers in the U.S. armed forces, and Palau also has one of the highest levels of voting coincidence with the U.S. at the United Nations.Collapse U.S.-Palau Relations															Read more about U.S.-Palau Relations																												U.S. Assistance to Palau													The U.S. and Palau signed a comprehensive review of the Compact in 2010, with a wide range of federal programs to continue for the next 15 years. By the end of 2011, the value of a trust fund set up under the Compact was approximately $147 million.													Bilateral Economic Relations													The Compact Review has identified U.S./Palauan cooperative efforts to promote trade and investment in Palau which will complement current initiatives to expand and develop a healthy economic partnership.Integrated Country Strategies
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Digital Press Briefing with Taylor V. Ruggles, Department of State Senior Advisor for COFA Implementation, and Keone Nakoa, Department of the Interior Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs
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