Policy
Overview
We are working with countries and institutions across the world to strengthen our international relationships, increase our trade and investment, and ultimately achieve our overarching objective of sustainable economic growth in Scotland.
Actions
We are:
- setting out the direction of our international activity in Scotland's International Framework
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building greater connections with other countries through the following engagement strategies:
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promoting Scottish interests abroad through our international offices in Europe, North America and China
- attending ministerial visits and events within Europe to promote Scotland and our international activities
Background
Scotland’s Economic Strategy identifies Internationalisation as one of four priority areas for building a stronger, fairer and more prosperous Scotland.
The strategy sets out our ambition to promote Scotland internationally, with the aim of growing our trade, investment, influence and networks.
United Nations
We are proud to support and co-operate with the United Nations (UN) on a broad range of issues to achieve our shared goals and principles – peace, development and human rights - which will benefit people in Scotland and worldwide. Co-operation with the UN and its partners is at the centre of our International Framework’s strategic objectives on global partnerships and international development.
In July 2015 the First Minister announced Scotland's intention to sign up for the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are the globally agreed priorities for tackling poverty and inequality in UN member states up until 2030. Our international development policy details what we are doing to achieve the SDGs.
Contact
Email: Central Enquiries Unit ceu@gov.scot
Telephone: 0300 244 4000
Post:
International Division
Scottish Government
2G North
Victoria Quay
Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ