Scotland's International Policy Framework and Priorities for 2018

That the Parliament notes the new International Framework and International Policy Statement published on 8 December 2017 and the four overarching objectives that it contains; supports the Scottish Government working with business, higher education, civic Scotland and the UK Government in achieving those objectives; agrees that maintaining an international perspective remains vital to the continued prosperity of Scotland's economy, society and people; commends the efforts of those building partnerships to advance Scotland's role as a good global citizen, and shares the importance of a human rights-based approach in doing so.