; (B) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and (C) the Republic of Palau. (c) National security councils of specified countries (1) In general The Secretary of State, in consultation with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, may consult and engage with each specified country to advise and provide assistance to a national security council (including by developing a national security council, if appropriate), or to identify a similar coordinating body for national security matters, comprised of citizens of the specified country— (A) that enables the specified country— (i) to better coordinate with the United States Government, including the Armed Forces, as appropriate; (ii) to increase cohesion on activities, including emergency humanitarian response, law enforcement, and maritime security activities; and (iii) to provide trained professionals to serve as members of the committees of the specified country established under the applicable Compact of Free Association; and (B) for the purpose of enhancing resilience capabilities and protecting the people, infrastructure, and territory of the specified country from malign actions. (2) Composition The Secretary of State, respecting the unique needs of each specified country, may seek to ensure that the national security council, or other identified coordinating body, of the specified country is composed of sufficient staff and members to enable the activities described in paragraph (5). (3) Standards for equipment and services The Secretary of State may work with the national security council, or other identified coordinating body, of each specified country to ensure that— (A) the equipment and services used by the national security council or other identified coordinating body are compliant with security standards so as to minimize the risk of cyberattacks or espionage