Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) promotes the United Kingdom's interests overseas, supporting our citizens and businesses around the globe. Our Strategic Programme Fund promotes action on global issues in areas of strategic importance to the UK.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has a worldwide network of embassies and consulates, employing over 14,000 people in nearly 270 diplomatic offices. We work with international organisations to promote UK interests and global security, including the EU, NATO, the United Nations, the UN Security Council and the Commonwealth.