INWARD VISITS

07 Nov

12 Nov

Visit to Wales by Indian High Commissioner

The Indian High Commissioner visited Wales to take part in Diwali celebrations in Swansea and Cardiff. During the visit the High Commissioner met with the First Minister to discuss the Year of Wales in India, growth in trade, our health and care sector, education and the Taith programme.

Visit to Wales by President of the Regional Council of Brittany

The President of Brittany visited Wales to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Wales-Brittany Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The First Minister and the President held bilateral talks and discussed the Celtic Forum, Port Collaboration, Cyber collaboration and the Welsh Language. The Deputy First Minister co-hosted a reception with the President at Cardiff Castle to celebrate the relationship.

OUTWARD VISITS

10 Nov

21 Nov

Cabinet Secretary for Economy visit to Germany

The Cab Sec for Economy visited Dusseldorf for the Medica trade fair with Welsh Companies. The Cabinet Secretary hosted a networking reception for companies at the Wales Stand and hosted a networking dinner for state representatives from North Rhein-Westphalia. The visit also included a meeting with British Consul-General and German Investment company WEPA.

First Minister’s Dip Corp London Event

The First Minister travelled to London to host a reception with the London-based Diplomatic Corp. The reception provided an opportunity for the First Minister to outline priority areas for Wales and emphasise the role that international engagement will play in achieving them. While in London the First Minister also held separate bi-lateral meetings with the Ambassador for Japan, the High Commissioner for Canada and the High Commissioner for Australia.