The Purpose of the Scottish Government is to create a more successful
country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish through increasing
sustainable economic growth. The Scottish Government's international
activities make crucial contributions to this Purpose. By supporting Scottish
businesses to export and trade internationally; by attracting foreign direct
investment; through the work we do to ensure that European legislation takes
account of Scottish interests; and by placing Scotland as a great place to live,
learn, visit, work, do business and invest,