Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Itamarty

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for advising the President of the Republic of Brazil on the formulation and execution of Brazilian foreign policy.

Today, Brazilian diplomacy has updated its principles, emphasizing the process of regional integration with Mercosur and other regional and financial bodies. It has also been heavily involved in the discussion of important topics on the international agenda including issues such as the protection of human rights, ecological conservation and the maintenance of peace.

At the same time, it has strengthened its links with the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries and has structured itself in order to meet the needs of Brazil and foreign policy in as agile a manner as possible.

In this regard, Itamaraty is carrying out its activities abroad through 92 Embassies, 6 Missions attached to international organizations, 37 Consulates and 14 Vice-Consulates as well as by means of services such as trade promotion, consular duties and the spreading and communicating of Brazilian language and culture.