The Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs used its official Twitter account on February 14, 2026, to outline the country’s foreign policy priorities and positions at the Munich Security Conference. The posts emphasized regional peace, democracy, sustainable resource management, and gender representation in international organizations.
In a tweet published at 17:31 UTC, Cancillería Costa Rica stated: “Subrayó tres objetivos prioritarios:
– Mantener a América Latina y el Caribe como zona de paz y estabilidad.
– Fortalecer la democracia y el Estado de derecho como base para la seguridad y la inversión.
– Proteger y aprovechar de manera sostenible los recursos naturales.” This message highlights the country’s commitment to peace in Latin America and the Caribbean, strengthening democratic institutions as a foundation for security and investment, and ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources.
A subsequent post on the same day reinforced Costa Rica’s longstanding position as a nation without armed forces. At 17:31 UTC, Cancillería Costa Rica wrote: “Como nación desarmada que sustenta su defensa en el derecho internacional, Costa Rica reiteró la importancia de fortalecer reglas y normas claras que garanticen seguridad, estabilidad y prosperidad a nivel regional y global.”
Later that evening during the Munich Security Conference (@MunSecConf), Foreign Minister Dr. Arnoldo André addressed gender equality in international leadership. At 20:09 UTC, he stated: “En el marco de la @MunSecConf, el canciller, Dr. Arnoldo André, afirmó que elegir a una mujer como Secretaria General de la Naciones Unidas no es solo un acto simbólico, sino una decisión política de alto impacto.”
Costa Rica has long been recognized internationally for abolishing its military in 1948 and relying on international law for national defense. Its foreign policy often emphasizes human rights promotion and multilateralism within global forums such as the United Nations.
