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Foreign Policy
Overview of Brazilian Diplomacy
The Ministry of Foreign Relations - Itamaraty, as it
is known - is responsible for advising the President of the Republic of
Brazil on the formulation and execution of the Brazilian foreign policy.
Nowadays, the Brazilian diplomacy has been involved in
the discussion of important topics on the international agenda, from the
protection of human rights and the environment to disarmament and
non-proliferation.
The principles governing Brazil's international
relations were enshrined in the 1988 Constitution, article 4: national
independence, prevalence of human rights, self-determination of the
peoples, non-intervention, equality among the states, defence of peace,
peaceful settlement of conflicts, repudiation of terrorism and racism,
cooperation among peoples for the progress of mankind, and granting of
political asylum. In addition, the Federative Republic of Brazil shall seek
the economic, political, social and cultural integration of the peoples of
Latin America, viewing the formation of a Latin American community of
nations.
Brazil's foreign policy is aimed at supporting the
attainment of national objectives such as development, political stability
and social justice, helping the sustained growth of the Brazilian economy,
supporting abroad economic and commercial measures taken internally to
consolidate the Real currency programme, and opening Brazil's access to
markets, investments and technology flows. Brazil has been engaged in the
consolidation of Mercosul, maintains frequent bilateral dialogues with its
major partners all over the world, is a member of the Community of
Portuguese-Speaking Countries, and supports international organisations and
multilateral institutions committed to promote better world conditions for
rich and poor countries alike. The Brazilian Government appreciates and
supports the efforts of the United Nations for the strengthening of peace,
development and justice, towards the establishment of an international
order that leads to the realization of the aspirations and values shared by
all of humanity. In the South American context in particular, Brazil has
been able to develop solid friendships that are an essential factor for the
tranquillity in the region and in the community of nations. Fostering regional
integration, Mercosul seeks to strengthen the historical ties that Brazil
has maintained both within and outside of the Americas, thus contributing
more significantly to the development of the world trade system.
The Ministry of Foreign Relations has been improving
both its organizational structure and its diplomatic activities, as well as
services provided by areas such as trade promotion, consular duties and the
assistance of nationals overseas, and the diffusion of the Brazilian
language and culture. The Ministry is supported by a structure that
includes its headquarters in Brasilia (the Itamaraty Palace), regional
offices of representation in several Brazilian States, and a worldwide
network of posts, including Embassies, Missions attached to international
organizations, Consulates and Vice-Consulates.
For more information please
visit the following website: www.mre.gov.br/ingles/index.htm
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