Scotland's international work strengthens our global reputation. 🌍 Engaging with our international partners has been integral to record export sales, inward investment and tourism growth. Read more in the International Strategy Annual Report 2024-25 👉 https://t.co/B9Oq4qmnQp

First Minister @JohnSwinney has congratulated Catherine Connolly following her inauguration as the 10th President of Ireland. He committed to engaging with the President and partners across Ireland to further strengthen the important relationship between Ireland and Scotland.

Minister for Agriculture & Connectivity @JimFairlieLogie is in Denmark this week to strengthen cooperation on sustainable and regenerative agriculture. In Copenhagen, he met Minister for Green Transition @JeppeBruus to discuss shared challenges in agri reform & rural prosperity.

.@ScotGov is committed to the closest possible relations with our European neighbours, with whom we share the EU’s founding values. FM xJohnSwinney attended a @euromovescot dinner, where he discussed the benefits of Scotland rejoining the European Union with @GuyVerhofstadt.

The USA is Scotland's largest inward investor and export market. First Minister @JohnSwinney joined @USAmbUK and more than 50 business and investment leaders at a reception to mark the longstanding ties between Scotland the USA.

Scotland and the USA are longstanding friends and partners. Today First Minister @JohnSwinney met @USAmbUK where he continued to press for a reduction on tariff rates for Scotch whisky. They also discussed Scotland’s energy sector and our thriving financial services industry.

Scotland's international development work is helping to transform lives in our partner countries. First Minister @JohnSwinney reflected on his recent visit to Malawi and Zambia, where he saw the impact of health, equalities and climate justice projects supported by @ScotGov.

The new Swiss Ambassador to the UK Dominique Paravicini was welcomed to Scotland by External Affairs Secretary @AngusRobertson. The two nations share a commitment to deepening ties across culture, trade and innovation and will work toward a future of even closer cooperation.

Bringing investment to Scotland has been the focus of a visit to Toronto and Nova Scotia by Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes. The trip has promoted collaboration with universities and academia in Canada, and strengthened connections with Nova Scotia’s Gaelic communities.

We are helping to build inclusive and climate resilient communities in Malawi. First Minister @JohnSwinney met local communities in Zomba to hear about the impact of our Climate Justice Fund. We are committed to trebling the fund to £36 million by 2026. Watch for more.

First Minister @JohnSwinney met President Peter Mutharika to mark 20 years of cooperation between the Governments of Scotland and Malawi. We are delivering projects to help people in Malawi and reflect both the historic and modern-day relationship between the two countries.

Scotland and Malawi share enduring cultural and community ties, supported by links across civil society, education and faith. In Blantyre, First Minister @johnswinney attended a service at St Michael and All Angels’ Church and met representatives of civil society.

We are helping to tackle global health challenges. In Zambia, First Minister @JohnSwinney announced £125,000 match-funding to improve access to safe surgery for children. This will help develop new oxygen technology, supporting Dundee-based charity @KidsOperating.

Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes started her visit to Canada at Guelph University learning about the Scottish Canadian Academic Partnership (S-CAP), a collaborative initiative between the University of Guelph’s @ScottishStudies and @ScotGovCanada. #ScottishConnections

We're doing our part to help build a fairer, greener future for people around the world. First Minister @JohnSwinney is visiting Zambia and Malawi, where he will see the impact of our international development work over the past 20 years. ℹ️ https://t.co/RhUjcQCkmB

First Minister @JohnSwinney is in Zambia – one of Scotland’s international development partner countries. He met with the President of Zambia @HHichilema, they discussed shared priorities including trade and investment, inclusive education, and renewable energy.

We have helped transform lives across the world through our international development work. Find out more about what we've done over the last 20 years to support our partner countries ⬇️

Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes is visiting Toronto and Nova Scotia to encourage more investment into Scotland. She will meet institutional investors – such as banks and asset managers - to discuss opportunities in sectors like renewables, AI and fintech.

First Minister @JohnSwinney has welcomed news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza. He reiterated his call that Palestinians and Israelis must be able to live safely, side-by-side, based on a two-state solution.

First Minister @JohnSwinney marks the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks against Israel. We remember all who lost their lives during the 7 October 2023 attacks in Israel, and who were taken hostage, and their families, including from Scotland’s Jewish community.