Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Effective public and private sector organizations establish and communicate their purpose and direction by clearly describing and committing themselves to vision and mission statements. These statements provide a short explanation of the aim and primary role of an organisation.
Being an efficient public service organization, we are proud to formally publicize our vision and mission, which are as follows:
Vision
Vanuatu is recognized and respected by the global community
Mission
“To advance the interests of the people of Vanuatu”
“To safeguard the sovereignty of Vanuatu”
“To foster and promote positive engagement with the international community”
VALUES
“We take pride in our Christian Values”
“We treasure our Melanesian Heritage and respect the cultural diversity of our country”
“We uphold the principles of Transparency, Integrity, Accountability and Rule of Law”
“We strive for quality Leadership and Customer services”
“We promote Equity and Fairness”
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OBJECTIVES |
STRATEGIES |
Key Result Areas |
Key Performance Indicators (Outcome) |
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1. To project a positive image of Vanuatu internationally and to maintain healthy relations
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Establish a clear Vanuatu Foreign Policy
Vanuatu meets its international obligations
Improve and expand relations
Accede to relevant bilateral and multilateral conventions |
National consultations completed
Adherence to international commitments
Enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation
Compliance with bilateral and multilateral obligations |
A coherent National Foreign Policy framework in place
Positive annual reporting Indicators
Establishment of diplomatic relations with countries of strategic interest Expansion of Diplomatic and Consular representation abroad
Ratification of relevant bilateral and multilateral conventions |
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2. To have an Ethical, Professional and Responsive High Performing Ministry
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Develop a Human Resource Development Plan
Institutional strengthening of Diplomatic service |
Effective planning and management of Human Resource Personnel within the Ministry Policy and Legislative review in Diplomatic service |
Establishment of a Human Resource Development Plan
Career advancement through the establishment of the MOFA Staff Attachment Program with diplomatic and consular missions |
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3. Creating opportunities through development cooperation initiatives |
Negotiate cooperation agreements with development partners
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Mutually beneficial relationships are enhanced
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Formalization of development cooperation agreements in line with the PAA /PLAS
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4. Provide efficient consular assistance to ni-Vanuatu travelling or residing overseas |
Develop a National Consular Policy framework
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Undertake consultations with relevant line agencies |
Harmonized system in place |
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5. Demarcation of Vanuatu’s Maritime Boundaries
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Maintain consistent dialogue with neighboring countries
Prepare legal and technical components for the Continental Shelf
Implement decisions of National Committee on Maritime Boundary Delimitation |
Undertake effective negotiations
Collaboration with neighboring countries and International Geosciences Organizations Collaborate closely with UN agencies and International Organizations |
Ratification of Treaties on Vanuatu’s Delimitation Maritime boundaries Submission of Vanuatu’s Continental Shelf by 2012
Full determination of Vanuatu’s sovereign territory
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Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
The core functions of the Department of Foreign Affairs are to:
- Provide policy advice and reporting on Vanuatu’s strategic interests with the international community.
- Facilitate and provide protocol and diplomatic services to foreign dignitaries, including both resident and visiting missions.
It undertakes these core functions by:
- Managing and maintaining friendly relations with bilateral/multilateral partners.
- Advancing the national interests with international/regional organizations and institutions
- Providing protocol and consular assistance to Ni-Vanuatu citizens either traveling on official businesses or residing overseas.
- Provide advice on delimitation of Vanuatu’s maritime boundaries.
Department of External Trade
Advising the Government on political and trade relations at the international arena and maintain Trade relations on;
- Bilateral and
- Multilateral
- To facilitate the implementation, administration and operation, and further the objectives, of these trade agreements and provide the framework for the implementation, administration and operation of Plurilateral Trade Agreements
- Administer the negotiation team among the National stakeholders concerning these trade relations in matters dealt with under the agreements specified
- Administer the understanding on the rules and procedures governing settlement of trade dispute
- Administer the trade policy review mechanism
Undertaking these with a view for Vanuatu to achieving greater coherence and benefits in global economic policy-making.