The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) () is a federal government ministry in the United Arab Emirates responsible for overseeing the country's diplomatic relations as well as its foreign policy. The ministry is also responsible for maintaining UAE's government offices abroad with diplomatic and consular status.
History The MoFA was established on 9 December 1971, shortly after the formation of the United Arab Emirates on 2 December 1971. MoFA is responsible for formulating and implementing the UAE's foreign policy.
Leadership On 9 February 2006, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan assumed the role of Minister of Foreign Affairs. Al Nahyan was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister in mid-2024.
This is a list of foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates. Portrait Name (Birth–Death) Term of office Prime Minister(s) Took office Left office Time in office 1 Ahmed Bin Khalifa Al Suwaidi
(1937–) 9 December 1971 20 November 1990 Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (1971–1979)
Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum
(1979–1990) 2 Rashid Abdullah Al Nuaimi 20 November 1990 4 January 2006 Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (1990–2006) 4 Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
(1972–) 9 February 2006 Incumbent Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (2006–present)
Core functions Along with foreign policy, the Ministry's major functions include:
Represent the UAE in forums, summits, and international organizations. Managing and overseeing diplomatic and consular missions abroad. Consular services for UAE citizens abroad. Negotiate, sign, and oversee international treaties and agreements. Promote UAE values, culture, and foreign-policy worldwide. Engage in economic diplomacy - trade, investments, economic and development projects. Administer humanitarian and foreign-aid.
References
External links Ministry of Foreign Affairs