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Objective
The Ministry is committed to: - promoting friendship and cooperation between Jamaica and other countries around the world, through political and diplomatic channels;
- promoting international peace and security;
- providing effective representation of the Government of Jamaica overseas through resident diplomatic missions and consular posts;
- ensuring Jamaica's participation in bilateral, regional and multilateral fora towards the conclusion of mutually beneficial agreements;
- monitoring and responding appropriately to external political and economic developments which impact on national development goals;
- ensuring Jamaica's compliance with its obligations under bilateral, regional and international agreements;
- creating opportunities for foreign trade, investment and tourism;
- negotiating technical cooperation agreements which promote Jamaica's development objectives;
. - securing development assistance and debt relief for Jamaica;
. - projecting a positive image of Jamaica overseas and developing international cultural and sporting contacts;
- protecting the interests of Jamaican nationals overseas, returning residents and visitors to Jamaica;
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