To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the International Relations Strategy.

The International Relations Strategy is under development and will intersect with broader Executive and departmental strategies and actions. It will be important in setting out our long-term approach to global engagement. The Strategy requires Executive agreement; therefore, it will be subject to consultation and Executive colleagues’ consideration.

We live in an increasingly interconnected world, where developments and decisions made elsewhere impact on us directly. If we are to drive prosperity and tackle disadvantage across all our communities, and deliver on our Programme for Government ambitions, we must engage with key international partners.