The international scene is uncertain and fluid with many issues overlapping. Most of the problems we face need different responses at different levels.
As the global agenda of shared concerns lengthens, more and more issues are dealt with collectively, and we work with others through a wide range of international alliances and institutions.
Supporting an effective system for multilateral co-operation, based on international law, is the best way to maximise our influence in the world and solve the global problems before us.
To this end we work closely with many different international and European organisations including:
The Commonwealth is a unique family of 53 developed and developing nations
The UK and the Council of Europe.
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The UK and the G8, the group of eight nations.
The UK and the International Monetary Fund.
The UK and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
UK and the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the world's largest regional security organisation.
How the UK works with the United Nations.
Why NATO remains vital to the security of the UK and our international partners.
The UK and the World Bank.
The UK and the World Trade Organisation