Priorities of foreign policy 18 | Apart from regular contact in these groups, Liechtenstein is also a member of thematic groups – referred to as groups of friends 4 –, which meet either ad hoc or on a regular basis to discuss topics of common interest. Of particular note in this regard is the Global Governance Group (3G) co-founded by Liechtenstein, which is concerned with issues within the domain of the G20, as well as the – recently dissolved – Small Five (S-5) group on the working methods of the UN Security Council. A new initiative is the Informal Ministerial Network on the International Criminal Court presided by Foreign Minister Aurelia Frick, aiming to generate political support for the ICC. Within the WTO and especially the Doha Round, Liechtenstein is part of the G10 group. The members of this group aim to coordinate their positions as net importers of agricultural products in regard to negotiations in the agricultural domain. Due to Liechtenstein’s limited personnel and financial resources, the country generally does not seek membership in sub-bodies or expert bodies.5 As a rule, such memberships are secured through expensive campaigns which generally must be fought against considerable competition within one’s own regional group. Instead, Liechtenstein raises its profile by taking on mediation and chairmanship responsibilities, which usually can be managed with existing personnel resources. In this regard, specific responsibilities are sought in areas considered a substantive priority by Liechtenstein. In addition to these voluntary tasks, Liechtenstein regularly assumes chairmanships arising from its participation in the European integration process (EFTA, EEA). Liechtenstein’s membership in international organisations is also of special importance as a way to supplement its diplomatic network: Liechtenstein continues to have no diplomatic missions in Africa, Asia or Latin America and is also not represented in numerous European countries. Membership in international organisations is therefore also used to cultivate contacts with countries with which there is no regular bilateral exchange, and recently even to establish diplomatic relations in some cases. In addition, the free trade negotiations conducted within the framework of EFTA practically throughout the world offer a valuable platform for the targeted conveyance of information and for bilateral contacts. Apart from the activities at the ministerial and official level, the multilateral environment – especially in the context of the OSCE and the Council of Europe – also offers the possibility for Liechtenstein to get involved at the parliamentary level. 4 At the time this report was written, Liechtenstein was a member of the groups of friends on the following topics: Children and armed conflict; Women, peace and security; International Criminal Court (ICC); 1267 sanctions (Al-Qaida and Taliban); Protection of civilian populations; Responsibility to protect (R2P). 5 Since joining the UN, Liechtenstein has been a member of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) once, but it has never had a seat on any of the ECOSOC functional commissions.