The fundamental principles guiding Cabo Verde's foreign policy are enshrined in the Constitution and take into account all factors affecting national interests.
The Ministry's overarching mission includes:
- Implementing the national foreign policy defined by the Government.
- Safeguarding the interests of the State and its citizens abroad.
- Ensuring coherence in international actions and diplomatic activities.
- Promoting global peace and security.
- Expanding partnerships and cooperation with new countries.
- Deepening the Special Partnership with the European Union in priority areas focused on resilience and structural transformations.
- Fostering Cabo Verde's regional integration within ECOWAS.
- Strengthening relations with the CPLP.
- Energizing economic diplomacy.
- Enhancing services for emigrant communities.
- Reinforcing Cabo Verde's role as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) and securing partner contributions to the Climate and Environmental Fund.
- Cultivating a favorable image of Cabo Verde abroad.