Scottish Government International

The Ambassador of Slovakia, Peter Susko, has made his first official visit to Scotland since his appointment late last year. External Affairs Secretary @AngusRobertson met him to discuss his priorities while in post and areas for potential policy exchange with Scotland.

External Affairs Secretary @AngusRobertson met the Brazilian Consul General, Joao Pedro Costa, ahead of his retirement. He thanked him for his engagement with @scotgov during his posting as well as discussing potential areas of future collaboration between the two countries.

External Affairs Secretary @AngusRobertson met with Benelux and Nordic Deputy Ambassadors to discuss shared priorities. @scotgov remains committed to working with our European partners to strengthen economic ties, advance climate action and deepen cultural cooperation.

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External Affairs Secretary @AngusRobertson announced @TearfundScot and @SCIAF are to receive Scottish Government funding to help people in Malawi facing food shortages as a result of prolonged dry spells and widespread flooding. Read more ➡️ gov.scot/news/humanitar…

First Minister @JohnSwinney has reaffirmed our solidarity with Ukraine in a statement to @ScotParl. Watch for more.

Scotland remains resolute in supporting Ukraine and securing peace on Ukraine’s terms. To show our solidarity with the people of Ukraine, External Affairs Secretary @AngusRobertson addressed a Consular event to mark four years since Russia’s full-scale illegal invasion.

Scotland is committed to supporting a peaceful future for Ukraine as an independent, sovereign nation. To show our solidarity with the people of Ukraine, St Andrew’s House was lit up in blue and yellow on the 4th anniversary of Russia’s full-scale illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Scotland stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Today marks four years since Russia’s full-scale, illegal invasion of the country. We are committed to supporting a peaceful future for Ukraine as an independent, sovereign nation.

Today marks four years since Russia’s full-scale, illegal invasion of Ukraine. First Minister @JohnSwinney reaffirmed Scotland’s unwavering solidarity with Ukraine, and commitment to supporting a peaceful future for Ukraine as an independent, sovereign nation.

Used fishing nets from Scotland are to be re-purposed as anti-drone netting in Ukraine, External Affairs Secretary @AngusRobertson has confirmed. gov.scot/news/supportin…

Ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, Culture Secretary @AngusRobertson hosted an event to celebrate the enduring cultural ties between the two countries and their national poets - Taras Shevchenko and Robert Burns.

Напередодні 4-х роковин незаконного вторгнення росії в Україну міністр з міжнародних зв’язків та культури @AngusRobertson провів захід, щоб відзначити тривалі культурні зв’язки між нашими країнами та їхніх національних поетів - Тараса Шевченка і Роберта Бернса.

At a time of global insecurity, @ScotGov’s relationship with EU partners is vital. First Minister @JohnSwinney welcomed @EESC_President Séamus Boland to Scotland to discuss economic growth and how civil society organisations can strengthen the links between countries.

The world premiere of Scottish Opera’s The Great Wave, which tells the story of Hokusai’s famous woodblock print, took place in Glasgow. Prior to the show, which received funding from the Japanese Government, Culture Secretary @AngusRobertson met @AmbJapanUK Hiroshi Suzuki.

“Inverness Castle is an iconic landmark at the heart of the Highlands.” Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes opened @InvernessCastle today. The castle has been transformed into a major tourist attraction with £19 million from @scotgov. ➡️ highland.gov.uk/news/article/1…

Speaking at a German consulate event Business Minister @RichardLochhead encouraged stronger connections between Scotland’s startup sector and Germany. Germany has economic strength and technological leadership and is a gateway to the EU and wider global markets.

External Affairs Secretary @AngusRobertson met the Ambassador of Colombia to the UK Laura Camila Sarabia Torres. They discussed how to develop the relationship between the two nations through people to people, innovation, fair trade, environment, culture and education links.

External Affairs Secretary @AngusRobertson welcomed Celtic partners to Glasgow for the second Celtic Forum. They discussed deepening our multilateral partnership in cultural, youth and skills exchange, renewables and innovation.

First Minister @JohnSwinney met fellows from the @JohnSmithTrust to discuss how Scotland can be a force for good around the world. He spoke to Ukrainians who are being supported by @ScotGov to develop plans for renewable energy projects to help reconstruct their country.