The UK's International Priorities" was launched at the Leadership Conference 2006 on 28 March. It analyses the changes we are likely to see in the world over the next decade and the UK’s role in the international system; and identifies the international priorities for the UK over that period.

Based on the FCO's analysis and wide consultation across Government (and beyond), we have identified the following strategic international priorities for the UK:

1 Making the world safer from global terrorism and weapons of mass destruction

2 Reducing the harm to the UK from international crime, including drug trafficking, people smuggling and money laundering

3 Preventing and resolving conflict through a strong international system

4 Building an effective and globally competitive EU in a secure neighbourhood

5 Supporting the UK economy and business through an open and expanding global economy, science and innovation and secure energy supplies

6 Achieving climate security by promoting a faster transition to a sustainable, low carbon global economy

7 Promoting sustainable development and poverty reduction underpinned by human rights, democracy, good governance and protection of the environment

8 Managing migration and combating illegal immigration

9 Delivering high-quality support for British nationals abroad, in normal times and in crises

10 Ensuring the security and good governance of the UK’s Overseas Territories