First Minister’s meetings with foreign leaders at COP28: FOI release

Information requested

In relation to the First Minister’s meetings with foreign leaders at COP28:

• Did the First Minister receive any briefings before these meetings took place?
• Who arranged these meetings?
• Was any record kept of the topics discussed and if so will it be published?

Response

The answer to your question is:

• The First Minister received briefings ahead of all scheduled meetings at COP28.
• The First Minister's meetings at COP28 were arranged by Scottish Government officials in coordination with foreign government counterparts.
• A record was kept of the First Minister’s meetings – including topics discussed - and will be published here in due course: Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: August 2023 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

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