Since its
establishment on December 2nd , 1971, the United Arab Emirates has embraced the principles of peaceful
coexistence, mutual respect and non-interference in other countries' internal affairs as cornerstones of
the country's foreign policy.
Building on the legacy of the UAE
founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the wise visionary leadership of H.H. Sheikh
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE continues the march by actively contributing to the welfare of
nations regardless of color, race or ethnicity – a trait that stems from profound Islamic belief of peace
and tolerance.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reflects the bright face and character of the UAE Society and serves as
its window to the outer world, communicating the thoughts and vision of the UAE leadership, asserting the values
of peaceful coexistence, and lending help and assistance for all those who might need it. The Ministry stresses
the importance of attaining global peace and amicably resolving international disputes through dialogue and
legal arbitrary.
Through its embassies,
directorates and diplomatic missions around the globe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation serves as the connecting link between the wise leadership and people of the UAE on one side and the
whole World on the other side. The Ministry, while striving to strengthen friendship and collaboration ties with
other countries, is working hard to safeguard UAE people interests and to enhance the economic and
cultural development and peace in the world – efforts that have earned the UAE citizens wide respect
everywhere in the world, and promoted the image of the UAE on the regional and international
settings.
The Ministry undertakes several
responsibilities as stipulated by the constitution of the UAE and federal laws and in line with the country's
principles. As per to the Cabinet resolution No. 6 of (2001) on the organizational structure, the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is mandated with several tasks and specializations that
include:
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Settings the country's
foreign policy, supervising the execution thereof, and coordinating with other competent authorities in the
country.
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The Ministry also undertakes the
supervision of all foreign relations, including: organizing the country's participation in organizations,
conferences, and exhibitions.
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Protecting the interests of
the country and its citizens abroad.
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Entering pacts and conventions
that the country is willing to seal.
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Gathering, analyzing and
evaluating political and economic information, organizing communications between the country's ministries and
related departments and between agencies and governments.
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Promoting the image of the
country and its values and policies.
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Conducting all ceremonies and
formalities for missions that represent the country.
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Issuance and renewal of
diplomatic and special passports for citizens, issuance and renewal of ordinary passports for UAE citizens
abroad.
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Providing visas to enter the
country or for transit on ordinary or diplomatic passports.
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Preparing and providing
diplomatic, consulate, administrative and financial information to enable the country's representative missions
to conduct their tasks, and supervising all the countries diplomatic and consulate missions.
The late Sheikh Zayed bin
Sultan
Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, laid the cornerstones of the country's foreign policy. He once
said:
“The Foreign policy of the UAE aims at advocating for legitimate Arab and Islamic issues and interests
and
strengthening the friendship and collaboration ties with all other countries, based on the UN convention and
the
internationally recognized morals and ethics. Our young country has achieved tremendous success on the
international level, thanks to the noble and progressive principles on which our country has been built..
Our
policy is based upon the principles of legitimate rights, justice and peace, and is driven by our faith that
peace is an urgent need for the human mankind. ”
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