Learn about the international work done by the FCO via our interactive map.

The FCO's strategy sets out the goals and services that shape our work around the world.

With the aim to reduce the risk of terrorist attack both within the UK and abroad, the continues development of our counter terrorism and non-proliforaction initatives are key in securing a safer global future

Discover more about the work of the FCO to promote and support the change towards a low carbon economy

We're working to promote international systems that can meet the opportunities and challenges of our globalised world.

We're working through UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) to promote British business around the world and to attract inward investment.

From lost passports to natural disasters - our staff help thousands of Britons every year all over the world.

Our staff are working around the world to stabilise conflict and to tackle the causes of conflict by promoting and developing human rights, democracy, law and good governance.

The United Kingdom is in Afghanistan at the invitation of the democratically elected Afghan Government to help rebuild and develop a country emerging from a quarter century of conflict. Find out why we are there and what we are doing.

The UK is in Iraq to support the sovereign, democratically-elected Iraqi authorities, and their efforts to deliver security, good governance, reconciliation, services and economic opportunity to the Iraqi people.

Our network of 260 embassies and diplomatic posts in 145 countries is a platform for UK Government and the UK's 14 Overseas Territories.

We're working with UK and overseas partners to manage migration to the UK.

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