John Swinney has said Scots should continue to be “good global citizens” as he reaffirmed Scotland’s commitment to international development.

Speaking to MSPs at Holyrood on Tuesday, the First Minister stood by his determination to increase international development and humanitarian crisis funding to £16m per year by the end of the parliamentary term.

He also announced the Scottish Government’s support for the international “Cancel Debt, Choose Hope” campaign.

“I raise my own voice, my government’s voice, and Scotland’s voice, in support of finding a fair, long-term solution to the global debt crisis,” he told MSPs.

“We will continue to be good global citizens. Scotland, as it always has, will continue to play her part.”

Swinney’s statement follows his visit to Zambia and Malawi last

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