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Housing Foreign Consulates and Embassies of other foreign countries are an integral part of the political scenario of every country. This is an important feature of maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries. A Consulate is an official establishment placed under a group of government functionaries representing their own country in a foreign land. The superior position is hold by the Consul. Their main aim is to look after the security and comfort of the visitor from their country in the foreign land. They work in perfect co ordination with the government of the receiving country or state to ensure a trouble free visit to the country by the foreign nationals and also safeguarding the legal issues of the host country. Other functions include fostering friendly relations among the respective countries and looking after the scientific, cultural and economic development of both the countries. A large number of countries have set up their Foreign Consulates in Cairns. The regional city of Cairns, which is famous as a tourist hub, also commands a prime position in the political scene of the country and is doing a great job in popularizing this tropical destination as a safe and friendly country. The countries, which have their Consulates in Cairns, are: Foreign Consulates in Cairns Honorary Consulate of Sweden 25-29 Grafton Street, Suite 16, Cairns, QLD 4870 Australia Contact Numbers- + 61 740 41 1377(phone), + 61 740 31 3143(fax) Consulate Of Japan Level 15, Cairns Corporate Tower 15 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD 4870 Office Timings- 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M from Monday to Friday France and German Consular Agency Shop 11, The Conservatory 12 Lake Street Cairns, QLD 4870 Contact Numbers- 07 4041 5311(phone), 07 4041 6311(fax)
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