Welcome to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Cooperation & External Trade

We advance and protect the interests of the People of Vanuatu, safeguard the independent sovereign waters and territory of Vanuatu and promote and strengthen engagement with Development Partners
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About Us

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Cooperation & External Trade's work is vital in fostering positive engagement with the international community and increasing market access for Vanuatu’s international trade. We treasure our indigenous Melanesian Heritage and respect the cultural diversity of our country and in turn uphold and promote the principles of Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Equity, Fairness and Rule of Law.

Strategic Objectives

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade (MFAICET) has four (4) core objectives as outlined in our corporate plan. These include:

  1. To have an ethical, professional, responsive and high performing foreign service that includes providing efficient diplomatic protocol and consular services.

  2. To effectively manage Vanuatu’s foreign relations that underpins Vanuatu’s development agenda.

  3. To manage Vanuatu’s unresolved Maritime Boundaries, sovereign territorial disputes and the National Oceans Governance Framework.

  4. To negotiate trade agreements and market access for Vanuatu goods and services, and promote specialization in areas of competitive advantage.

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Diplomatic & Consular Services

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Foreign Relations Management

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Manage Maritime Territories

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Negotiate Trade Agreements

Our Departments

The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation provides oversight of all overseas missions; High Commissions, Embassies and Consulate Generals. The organizational structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Cooperation and External Trade (MFAICET) shows a hierarchy whereby the Minister is the head of the Ministry followed by the Director General. The Director General oversees the Corporate Service Unit and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Department of External Trade.
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Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Cooperation & External Trade

A dynamic Foreign Service that safeguards and advances Vanuatu’s interests globally

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