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<p>While international relations are a matter reserved to the UK Government (UKG)
and Westminster Parliament, the UKG recognises the legitimate interest the devolved
Governments have on international activity, especially where this has impact on matters
of devolved competence, or in their responsibility to implement aspects of international
agreements.</p><p>Each of the devolved governments has a presence at various locations
overseas and often their staff are co-located within UK embassies. FCDO staff in our
overseas network already work closely together with officials from each of the devolved
governments. The FCDO also has regular engagement with officials from the devolved
governments in the UK, including through a recently instituted Director-level forum
which held its first meeting in March 2022, with another anticipated in summer 2022.
That forum is underpinned by frequent official level engagement across all levels.
The FCDO is eager to maintain and develop this engagement further, and identify where
closer collaboration and cooperation will continue to bring benefits to every part
of the UK, drawing on our extensive diplomatic network overseas.</p>
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