About Us

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

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Our Vision, Mission & Values

  • To advance and protect the interests of the People of Vanuatu in alignment with the People’s Plan (National Sustainable Development Plan).

  • To safeguard the independent sovereign waters and territory of Vanuatu.

  • To promote and strengthen engagement with Development Partners on the People’s Plan Priorities (National Sustainable Development Plan).

  • To foster positive engagement with the international community.

  • To increase market access for Vanuatu’s international trade.

Our Departments

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Department of External Trade

The department vision complements the corporate mission that is to Increase market access for Vanuatu’s international trade through the preferential trade arrangements that encourages exports and imports

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Department of Foreign Affairs

The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (DFAIC) cares for the provision of policy development, support and policy advice to the Ministry in managing and maintaining amicable relations with bilateral and multilateral partners.

Corporate Overview and Structure

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.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation provides oversight of all overseas missions; High Commissions, Embassies and Consulate Generals.

Figure 1: MOFAICET Organisational Structure

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade

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Kawshar Ahmed
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