Britain has always been an outward-facing nation with international interests and responsibilities, including overseas trade and investments. Our global network of diplomatic posts plays a key role delivering our goals throughout the world.

As our world becomes more inter-connected, issues ranging from climate change to financial stability cross international boundaries. National security and prosperity depends on working with other nations to make global progress on these issues.

Use the links below to learn more about our work here, in Venezuela.

UK foreign policy

We work with partners at home and abroad to address global issues affecting national security and prosperity.

Tackling climate change

Climate change is a threat to the global economy and security. The UK plays a key role in the international effort to tackle climate change.

Lifting the nuclear shadow: Creating the conditions for abolishing nuclear weapons

New policy information paper lays out six specific steps towards achieving the vision of a world free from nuclear weapons.

Global priorities

Learn more about the global priorities of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.