The level of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? What is the rank of foreign minister?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is headed by the State Council. At the same level, there are ministries and commissions such as the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Commerce. It is a provincial unit at the same level as a provincial government agency.

Legal analysis

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs generally refers to a specialized agency of a sovereign country that carries out foreign policy and is in charge of foreign affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs implements the overall foreign policy and policy of the country, safeguards the highest interests of the country, and handles bilateral and multilateral foreign affairs on behalf of the country. Foreign ministries usually implement the head responsibility system. The top leader of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is usually called the Foreign Minister. In the United States, it is called the Secretary of State. In a monarchy, they are called foreign ministers. Generally speaking, foreign ministers of various countries are mostly administrative officials, and the term system is implemented. He is often attended by a confidant of the head of government. Once the head of government steps down or the government changes, the foreign minister usually changes his position. In all governments, the foreign minister is a crucial position. Sometimes, the head of government even serves as the foreign minister himself. Countries will regard some affairs related to national diplomacy, such as economy and trade, aid and cooperation, religion, immigration affairs, etc., as the responsibilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so the names will be different. Although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the country's external affairs, its scope of authority is influenced by different government organizations. In former cabinet countries, the foreign minister can directly formulate the country's foreign policy, but if he meets a strong prime minister, the foreign minister usually carries out the cabinet or gives some suggestions on foreign policy formulation, which is similar in presidential countries. Regardless of the political role and authority of the foreign minister, the most basic thing is to be responsible for foreign affairs, such as arranging foreign dignitaries to visit and visit other countries, and the foreign minister is the cabinet member with the highest rate of going abroad in any country.

legal ground

The determination, suspension, alteration or cancellation of Article 9 of the Foreign Sanctions Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall be promulgated by order of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other relevant departments of the State Council.

National Flag Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Article 10 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall formulate measures for the diplomatic activities of embassies, consulates and other diplomatic representative offices abroad and the display and use of the national flag.

Article 17 When the national flag is hoisted, it shall be placed in a prominent position. When carrying the national flag and other flags, the national flag should precede the other flags. When the national flag and other flags are hoisted at the same time, the national flag should be placed in the center, higher or prominent position. When the national flags of more than two countries are hoisted at the same time in foreign affairs activities, they shall be hoisted in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or international practice.