MISSION STATEMENT
The mission statement of the Ministry is “to establish and maintain international relations, and cooperation between the Kingdom of eSwatini and the international community”.
TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION, THE MINISTRY DO THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Develop and effectively administer a sound foreign policy on safeguarding National interest
(b) Fostering bilateral and multilateral relations and supporting international Peace
CORE VALUES
Commitment: Dedication, diligence, passion, loyalty and selflessness
Competence: Efficiency, effectiveness, professionalism, usefulness, resourcefulness and confidence
Discipline: Customer service, doing what is expected, respect, courteous, timely delivery of work, punctuality and displaying a positive response to duties and responsibilities
Integrity: Honesty, loyalty, fairness, transparency, faithfulness, consistency and sincerity
Teamwork: Coordination, consultation, information sharing, supervision, leadership, delegation and trust
VISION
“To advance the interest of eSwatini and eMaswati internationally, through enhancing national security, contributing to growth in the economy, employment and standard of living, assisting eSwatini Nationals abroad, strengthening global cooperation in ways that advance eSwatini’s interest, fostering public understanding of her foreign policy and projecting a positive image of the country.”.
PORTFOLIO RESPONSIBILITIES
The portfolio responsibilities allocated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation under Legal Notice No. 194/1996, include the following:
Political, international relations and cooperation
Protocol services
Maintain constant dialogue with Mission Abroad
Coordinate SADC activities
Custody of international treaties and conventions
Foreign policy
To strengthen and maintain diplomatic relations with the international community
To develop, implement and manage the foreign policy of the Kingdom of eSwatini
Provide specialised legal support services and advise on international legal instruments
To build capacity in the Missions abroad to be active in trade, investment and tourism development issues
