ISIC 8421—Foreign affairs

Where 8421 sits

1. P Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
2. 84 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
3. 842 Provision of services to the community as a whole
4. 8421 Foreign affairs

What 8421 includes

• Administration and operation of the ministry of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular missions stationed abroad or at offices of international organisations
• Administration, operation and support for information and cultural services intended for distribution beyond national boundaries
• Aid to foreign countries, whether or not routed through international organisations
• Provision of military aid to foreign countries
• Management of foreign trade, international financial and foreign technical affairs

What 8421 excludes

• International disaster or conflict refugee services, see 8890
• Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies, see 9900

8421 in other systems