Office of the Undersecretary for Special and Ocean Concerns
The Offices of the Undersecretaries advise and assist the Secretary in the formulation and implementation of the Department's objectives and policies, and coordinate and oversee the operational activities of the Department, performing specific duties and task according to each Office's expertise The Office of the Undersecretary for Special and Ocean Concerns aids the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and provides him advice on matters relating to identified special issues and concerns of the Department including the following:
- Maritime and Ocean Concerns
- Territorial Concerns
- Overseas Absentee Voting
- Dual Citizenship
- Children in Armed Conflict
- Human Rights Issues
- Counter Terrorism
- Peace Processes
