We have identified the following nine strategic international priorities for the UK over the next five to ten years. They underline how closely domestic and international policies are now linked:
Making the world safer from global terrorism and weapons of mass destruction
Reducing the harm to the UK from international crime, including drug trafficking, people smuggling and money laundering
Preventing and resolving conflict through a strong international system
Building an effective and globally competitive EU in a secure neighbourhood
Supporting the UK economy and business through an open and expanding global economy, science and innovation and secure energy supplies
Promoting sustainable development and poverty reduction underpinned by human rights, democracy, good governance and protection of the environment
Managing migration and combating illegal immigration
Delivering high-quality support for British nationals abroad, in normal times and in crises
Ensuring the security and good governance of the UK's Overseas Territories