MINISTERIAL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

 

June 2025

 

 

INWARD VISITS

 

13 June

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25 June

 

 

 

 

26 June

 

Visit to Wales by Minister for Culture at the Government of Catalonia

The Minister for Sport and Culture met with the Minister for Culture at the Government of Catalonia at St Fagans National Museum. The meeting, which included representatives from Amgueddfa Cymru, explored potential areas of collaboration across the sector. The visit was an important step in deepening the relationship between Wales and Catalonia, ahead of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between both Governments later this year.

 

Meeting with UNRWA

First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice met with a representative from UNRWA Office for Europe, to hear an update on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

 

Utah State visit to Wales

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning held a short bilateral with Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson and gave a welcome to the delegation of government officials during their visit to Wales. The main purpose of the visit was to discuss renewable energy, including the nuclear industry.

 

OUTWARD VISITS

 

11 June

 

 

 

 

11 June

 

 

 

 

 

17 June

 

 

 

First Minister meeting with Swiss Ambassador in London

The First Minister met with the Swiss Ambassador at his residence in London to discuss Welsh participation in Euro 2025, ensuring Wales can capitalise on growing Swiss links and ensure we deliver a legacy.

 

First Minister attendance at Wales and Japan Business Reception

The First Minister attended a business reception organised by the Japanese Embassy to celebrate the strong economic links between Wales and Japan. The First Minister met with business guests, held press interviews and held a short informal bilateral meeting with the Ambassador.

 

Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning at Paris Airshow

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning attended the Airshow to reinforce the Welsh Government’s commitment to growing the closely integrated aerospace and defence sectors. While in France, the Cabinet Secretary met with the UK Ambassador to France and key companies.