Federated States of Gapla
About the Ministry
Learn about the ministry, what it does, and its goals and objectives.

About the Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Gapla is Gapla’s ministry responsible for Gapla’s relations with foreign countries. We manage Gapla’s foreign policy, visa issuance, tourism, diplomatic missions, and trade, as well as review applications for diplomatic relations made by foreign countries.
Our goal is to ensure that Gapla is at peace with the world and engages in helpful and productive relations with foreign countries, furthering our goal of widespread international recognition. In addition, the Ministry seeks to support Gaplan citizens while they are living, working, learning, or traveling abroad.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mateo Ortiz
Minister of Foreign Affairs
An experienced and enthusiastic leader, Mr. Ortiz was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs by the Provisional Government in 2025. Prior to becoming the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ortiz had extensive government experience in the Gaplan Overseas Lands Administrative Region, later serving as its governor, served a member of the Provisional Government, and served as the Gaplan Ambassador to Colombia. He currently resides in the Republic of Colombia.

