Develop effective international institutions
We're working to promote international institutions such as the European Union and the United Nations to help us meet the opportunities and challenges of our globalised world.
What are we doing?
Reforming international institutions
Britain in NATO
Find out about the role of NATO and its significance to the UK and its 25 other members.
And did you know we have a permanent Delegation to NATO in Brussels, representing the UK's interests?
Croatian courts getting up to speed
As a candidate for EU membership, Croatia is working hard to get its courts operating to EU justice standards.
Effective international institutions
- Strengthening the United Nations
- Britain in the European Union
- Britain in NATO
- Reforming international institutions
Recent news and events
Foreign Secretary meets Czech Prime Minister Topolanek
18/12/2008
Foreign Secretary David Miliband met Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek on Thursday 18 December.
EU statement on equality and sexual orientation
18/12/2008
The EU Presidency will deliver a statement to the UN reaffirming the universality of human rights stressing that sexual orientation cannot be a qualifying factor.
Foreign Secretary statement on UN resolution on Somalia
17/12/2008
Foreign Secretary David Miliband commented on the adoption of the United Nations (UN) resolution on Somalia during the UN Security Council. The UK voted in favour of this resolution.
Who do we work with?
Read more about our work with international organisations such as Nato, G8 and the UN.
Departmental report
Read more about our work with international institutions such as the UN and EU in our latest departmental report.
Useful Links
Read our case studies about the work we do in Europe
Tomorrow’s citizens decide today (27/10)
87 UK sixth formers from 29 London and South East schools take part in a mock Council of the European Union. The event gives an insight into the EU’s decision-making processes on big issues that affect us all.We’ll catch up them throughout the day to find out what they’ve been learning. Find out more.
FCO in Action map
We’ve pinned up the latest examples of our work around the world.
