We promote Scotland’s interests internationally by working closely with key partners. We engage with countries and international organisations globally to strengthen our relationships. Engaging with the international community ensures that we can play a part in addressing global challenges while taking action to deliver on our domestic priorities.
Actions
We are:
- delivering our international strategy
- ensuring our international work reflects a feminist approach to policymaking
- promoting Scottish-Arctic cooperation as set out in our Arctic Connections Policy Framework
- facilitating ministerial visits and events to promote Scotland as a dynamic place to live and work study visit and do business
- promoting Good Global Citizenship by working with our partners to address the challenges of climate change and a just transition to net zero
- engaging with Scotland’s diaspora through our Scottish Connections Framework
- improving how we implement domestic policy by using non-legally binding international agreements to cooperate and share best practice with international partners
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carrying out a strategic review of Irish-Scottish relations
We also have a network of nine offices worldwide who work to promote Scottish interests overseas and strengthen our relationships with countries and continents. These offices are located in:
Background
Our international relations are underpinned by the International strategy (January 2024), which sets out how our international role, our vision, and our values inform our wider work. The strategy has three core areas of focus:
- economy, trade and investment
- climate change, biodiversity and renewable energy
- reputation, influence and relationships
Contact
Email: Central Enquiries Unit ceu@gov.scot
Telephone: 0300 244 4000
Post:
International Division
Scottish Government
2H South
Victoria Quay
Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ