Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Istalia

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Istalia, also known as the Foreign Ministry (Istalian: ), is a Government of Istalia's federal and executive Ministry which is responsible for maintaining external relations of Istalia, including Majatran cooperation and international development. The executive and political figure heading the Foreign Ministry is informally known as the. The post of Foreign Minister is considered one of the high-profile portfolios in the Cabinet of Istalia.

The Ministry is headquartered at the. The Ministry is led by the Foreign Minister, who is nominated by the Prime Minister of Istalia.

Responsibilities
The Ministry is responsible for the foreign policy of Istalia. It has seven goals:
 * To promote security and stability, effective humanitarian assistance, and good governance.
 * To strengthen Majatran cooperation.
 * To increase wealth worldwide and fight poverty.
 * To promote human and social development.
 * To protect and improve the environment.
 * To promote the welfare and safety of Istalian nationals abroad and to regulate the movement of persons
 * To raise Istalia's cultural profile and help create a positive image within and beyond Istalia

Ministry
The civil service consists out of the top level, the secretary general and his deputy and five directorates general, which manage several departements. The directorates general are led by Directors-General and are occupied with specific issues of foreign policy.
 * The Directorate-General for Majatran Cooperation concerns itself with the Majatran Continent. It is responsible for Selucian relations with Majatran nation. It also coordinates policy in regional organizations like the Organization of Majatran States (OMS).
 * The Directorate-General for Political Affairs is concerned with peace, security matters and human rights.
 * The Directorate-General for International Cooperation is responsible for international development, including economic development, education, health and environment. It implements Selucian development policy.
 * The Directorate-General for Regional Policy and Consular Affairs coordinates the diplomatic missions. It also shapes the migration and cultural policies of the ministry.

International Organizations
Selucia has permanent representations at the following international organizations:
 * Alliance of Terran Republics
 * International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)