Donatella Cannova

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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 of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is mandated with several tasks and responsibilities that include: setting the country's foreign policy, supervising the execution thereof, and coordinating with other competent authorities in the country, undertaking the supervision of all foreign relations, including organizing the country's participation in organizations, conferences, and exhibitions, protecting the interests of the country and its citizens abroad, and promoting the image of the country and its values and policies.