Claire Kwan

Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Luxembourg

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MFEA) defines and implements Luxembourg's foreign and European policy. It coordinates the Luxembourg government's external action. The MFEA acts in the best interest of Luxembourg and its citizens. It endeavours to promote a coherent approach towards diplomacy, defence, development and immigration. A founding member of most of the major international institutions, including the European Union and the United Nations, Luxembourg is a fervent advocate of European integration and multilateralism. Luxembourg's diplomacy defends the values of liberty, peace and security. It is committed to democracy, human rights, good governance and the rule of law, solidarity and sustainable development, motivated by a constant concern to preserve and strengthen the framework of international law. Luxembourg's diplomacy serves the people of Luxembourg, state institutions the private sector and civil society to promote and defend the full range of Luxembourg's interests abroad in the political, economic and commercial, cultural and consular arenas while promoting the country's brand image.