Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Valruzia

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

The Ministry is headquartered at the. The Ministry is led by the Foreign Minister, who is nominated by the Chancellor of Valruzia.

Responsibilities
The Ministry is responsible for the foreign policy of Valruzia. It has seven goals:
 * To promote security and stability, effective humanitarian assistance, and good governance.
 * To strengthen Seleyan 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 Valruzian nationals abroad and to regulate the movement of persons
 * To raise Valruzia's cultural profile and help create a positive image within and beyond Valruzia

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 Valruzian Cooperation concerns itself with the Seleyan Continent. It is responsible for Valruzian relations with Seleyan nations. It also coordinates policy in regional organizations.
 * 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
Valruzia has permanent representations at the following international organizations:
 * Alliance of Terran Republics
 * International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)