WHEREAS, it has become necessary to put in place a legal framework that would enable the administration of the foreign service in a consistent and coordinated institutional mechanism to realize the objectives provided for by the Foreign Affairs and National Security Policy and Strategy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia;

WHEREAS, it is deemed important to introduce a system that would allow the foreign service-related activities of different government offices to be carried out in a coordinated manner;

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to put in place an efficient and effective organizational, administrative, and procedural system that would enable the creation of an accomplished and strong human resource capable of fulfilling its national mission with devotion and dedication, and motivation and realize a transparent and accountable career foreign service;

NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows: