Ministry of Foreign Affairs 护联外交部
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the department of the Central Government responsible for external affairs. It formulates and implements the foreign policy of Hulian, conducts relations abroad on behalf of Hulian and safeguards its sovereignty, security and development interests.
Main functions
- Formulate the foreign policy of Hulian and organise its implementation, and submit proposals to the Central Government on major diplomatic matters.
- Negotiate on behalf of Hulian with foreign governments and international organisations, conclude treaties and agreements, and administer treaty and legal affairs.
- Manage the external relations of Hulian and direct the work of its embassies, consulates and permanent missions to international organisations.
- Administer consular affairs and protect the lawful rights and interests of citizens and legal persons of Hulian abroad.
- Coordinate the participation of Hulian in international organisations and multilateral mechanisms.
- Handle protocol and arrangements for visits abroad by the leadership of Hulian and for visits by foreign leaders.
- Administer the establishment, modification and day-to-day operation of foreign diplomatic missions in Hulian.
- Conduct external information work and public diplomacy, and administer resident foreign news organisations and correspondents.
- Undertake other matters assigned by the Central Government.
Internal departments
General OfficeDay-to-day administration, documents and meetings.
Department of Policy and PlanningStudies medium- and long-term diplomatic developments and drafts work plans.
Department of Asian AffairsHandles bilateral relations with countries in Asia.
Department of European and American AffairsHandles bilateral relations with countries in Europe and the Americas.
Department of International Organisations and Treaty LawMultilateral affairs, treaty review and legal advice.
Department of Consular AffairsConsular protection, passports and assistance in cases involving foreign elements.
Department of Information and Public DiplomacyExternal press releases and public diplomacy activities.
Department of Personnel and EducationPersonnel management, diplomatic training and personnel records.
Leadership
| Office | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Minister | Presides over the Ministry in all respects. |
| Vice Minister | Oversees Asian, European and American affairs. |
| Vice Minister | Oversees international organisations, multilateral mechanisms and treaty law. |
| Vice Minister | Oversees consular protection, security abroad and consulate administration. |
| Assistant Minister | Oversees press releases and public diplomacy. |
Affiliated agencies
Documents issued by this ministry
This ministry has not yet published documents in this section.
Contact
- Address
- No. 2 Renmin Road, Lucheng District, Wenzhou
- Telephone
- 010-63001000
- Office hours
- Weekdays 9:00–17:00
- Ministry website
- www.mfa.hulian.gov.hl