What does the foreign affairs office mainly do?

The Foreign Affairs Office is mainly responsible for handling foreign affairs between countries, including political, economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation.

I. Foreign exchanges and cooperation

As a window of national diplomacy, the Foreign Affairs Office undertakes the important responsibility of establishing friendly relations and carrying out exchanges and cooperation with other countries. Responsible for organizing and participating in various international conferences, visits, negotiations and other activities to promote the country to play an active role in international affairs. In addition, the Foreign Affairs Office is also responsible for establishing contacts with international organizations and foreign government agencies to promote exchanges and cooperation in the economic, cultural and scientific fields.

Two. The formulation and implementation of foreign policy

The foreign affairs office plays an important role in the formulation of the country's foreign policy. Responsible for collecting and analyzing information such as international situation and diplomatic trends, and providing reference for government decision-making. At the same time, the foreign affairs office is also responsible for implementing the country's foreign policy and ensuring that all diplomatic activities are in line with the country's strategic interests.

Three. Consular protection and assistance

The foreign affairs office plays a key role in protecting the legitimate rights and interests of its overseas citizens. When Chinese citizens encounter difficulties or dangers overseas, the Foreign Affairs Office will actively provide consular protection and assistance, including providing legal aid and coordinating emergency affairs. In addition, the Foreign Affairs Office will regularly release overseas security information to remind its citizens to guard against security risks.

Fourth, external publicity and cultural exchanges.

The Foreign Affairs Office also undertakes the tasks of publicity and cultural exchange. It introduces its history, culture and social system to the international community through various channels, and enhances the international community's understanding and cognition of China. At the same time, the Foreign Affairs Office also actively promotes exchanges and cooperation in the fields of culture and education, and promotes mutual understanding and integration between different cultures.

To sum up:

As an important institution in the country's foreign affairs, the Foreign Affairs Office is responsible for handling diplomatic relations between countries, conducting exchanges and cooperation, formulating and implementing foreign policies, protecting citizens' legitimate rights and interests overseas, and promoting foreign propaganda and cultural exchanges. These tasks are of great significance to safeguarding national interests and promoting international peace and development.

Legal basis:

Constitution of the people's Republic of China

Article 90 provides that:

The State Council established the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organizes and leads the country's diplomatic work.

Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities

Article 1 stipulates:

These Regulations are formulated to determine the diplomatic privileges and immunities of foreign embassies and their personnel, diplomatic representative offices and their personnel, and to facilitate the normal activities of foreign embassies and their personnel, diplomatic representative offices and their personnel in China.

Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Consular Privileges and Immunities

Article 2 provides that:

These Regulations shall apply to the consulates of China in foreign countries. These Regulations also apply to diplomatic missions or diplomatic representatives abroad entrusted, appointed and concurrently serving as consular posts by China.