MINISTERIAL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

 

FEBRUARY 2025

 

 

INWARD VISITS

 

12 Feb

 

 

 

 

Visit to Wales by Nordic & Benelux countries

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning met with the Deputy Heads of Mission (DHMs) from the Nordic and Benelux embassies. The purpose of their visit was to gain a better understanding of the political landscape in Wales.

 

OUTWARD VISITS

 

12 Feb

 

 

 

 

 

25 Feb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25 Feb

 

 

 

 

 

25 Feb

 

 

 

26 Feb

 

 

 

 

 

27 Feb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Minister Meeting with 27 member states of the European Union

The First Minister travelled to London to meet with the London-based Heads of Mission from the 27 member states of the European Union. Ahead of the meeting the First Minister held bilateral talks with the EU Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

 

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services visit to India

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services travel to India to close Wales in India 2024 at the Mumbai St David’s Day reception, reaffirm an MOU on healthcare recruitment with the Government of Kerala and participate in high level discussions including on healthcare, trade and investment.

Health Secretary flying the flag for Wales in India | GOV.WALES

 

St David’s Day Reception, London

The Deputy First Minister co-hosted a St David’s Day reception in London with Secretary of State for Wales. This was a network event, providing Welsh Government the opportunity to promote key messages around our national day.

 

St David’s Day Reception at Slovak Embassy, London

The Deputy First Minister attended a reception at the Slovak Embassy to mark St David’s Day.

 

Wales Event at the Swiss Embassy, London

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning joined a Wales Week reception hosted by the Swiss Ambassador to the UK. Following the reception the Cabinet Secretary attended the ‘Investing in Future Wales’ and met with the Lord Mayor of London.

 

Reception to celebrate the Japanese Emperor's Birthday

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning travelled to the Japanese Embassy in London for a reception celebrating the Emperor of Japan's birthday. The event was hosted by the Japanese Ambassador to the UK and gave the opportunity to build on the recent launch of the Wales/Japan year.