The FCO's work in context
We live in an increasingly inter-connected world. Britain has always been an outward-facing nation with international interests and responsibilities, and extensive overseas trade and investments.
Highlights of the year
The FCO, in the UK and through its network of 260 posts worldwide, was active in lobbying on, influencing and negotiating a huge range ofinternational issues, while providing services to British citizens andbusiness abroad.
