http://wales.gov.uk/topics/international/ Welsh Assembly latest news and events http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2013/130327best/?lang=en An £8m EU-backed programme that will develop a blueprint to drive forward skills in the built environment and support Wales' low carbon economy has been announced by Finance Minister, Jane Hutt. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:53:54 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2013/130327best/?lang=en 2013-03-27T10:53:54Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2013/130221eusf/?lang=en Minister for Finance, Jane Hutt, visited the impressive Nantgarw 3 campus in Rhondda Cynon Taff today to discuss the investment of future EU funds in Wales. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:35:30 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2013/130221eusf/?lang=en 2013-03-21T10:35:30Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2012/6588487/?lang=en The Welsh Government’s Counsel General, Theodore Huckle QC will undertake a "whistle-stop" visit to Australia and New Zealand this week. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:14:55 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2012/6588487/?lang=en 2012-09-05T15:14:55Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2011/111006structuralfunds/?lang=en Proposals by the European Commission which will shape future Structural Funds programmes in Wales have been published. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:40:57 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2011/111006structuralfunds/?lang=en 2011-10-06T09:40:57Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2011/110624eucomm/?lang=en Deputy Minister for European Programmes, Alun Davies, has pressed for continued EU funding during a meeting with EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn in Brussels. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:39:44 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2011/110624eucomm/?lang=en 2011-06-24T14:39:44Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2011/110328earthquakevictims/?lang=en The Counsel General has represented the Welsh Assembly Government at a memorial service for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:47:30 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2011/110328earthquakevictims/?lang=en 2011-03-28T09:47:30Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/101213mothers/?lang=en The Welsh Assembly Government’s Counsel General has commended the work of those in Wales working tirelessly to improve the lives of those in sub-Saharan Africa. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:12:56 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/101213mothers/?lang=en 2010-12-13T14:12:56Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/101028TACC/?lang=en The Counsel General has launched a $1million project in Uganda to help save lives by fighting the effects of climate change in the country. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:18:45 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/101028TACC/?lang=en 2010-10-28T10:18:45Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/100916farmers/?lang=en The Counsel General today welcomed farmers from Wales, Africa, Asia and Latin America to Abergavenny to debate the issues surrounding fair trade and sustainable food. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:10:25 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/100916farmers/?lang=en 2010-09-16T13:10:25Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/mock/?lang=en Students from Brittany will join young people from across Wales to debate important European issues today [Tuesday 14 September] as Cardiff Bay hosts a mock meeting of the European Council. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:06:05 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/mock/?lang=en 2010-09-14T15:06:05Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/100708africa/?lang=en The efforts of Welsh health professionals in helping some of the most disadvantaged people in Africa are being celebrated Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:10:52 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/100708africa/?lang=en 2010-07-08T15:10:52Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/100308africa/?lang=en An international summit to further Welsh development in Africa has been addressed by the Welsh Assembly Government’s Counsel General Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:10:26 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/100308africa/?lang=en 2010-03-08T15:10:26Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/100304paris/?lang=en The Environment Minister, Jane Davidson, was in Paris today to discuss the vital role that regional governments have to play in battling climate change. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:31:03 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2010/100304paris/?lang=en 2010-03-04T16:31:03Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2009/091216schwarzenegger/?lang=en Climate change work by the Welsh Assembly Government has been complimented by the Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:25:57 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2009/091216schwarzenegger/?lang=en 2009-12-16T16:25:57Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2009/4007524/?lang=en First Minister announces deal between the Welsh Assembly Government and the Mbale region of Uganda to help prepare for the impacts of climate change. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:46:37 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2009/4007524/?lang=en 2009-12-15T09:46:37Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2009/091105barcelona/?lang=en Environment Minister, Jane Davidson, is attending the final round of preliminary talks in Barcelona on a new UN climate treaty. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:11:11 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2009/091105barcelona/?lang=en 2009-11-05T17:11:11Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2009/090924brussels/?lang=en Cardiff Bay hosts a mock meeting of the Council of the European Union (EU) Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:27:33 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2009/090924brussels/?lang=en 2009-09-24T15:27:33Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2008/081105obamavictory1/?lang=en Rhodri Morgan has congratulated Barack Obama Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:00:06 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2008/081105obamavictory1/?lang=en 2008-11-05T11:00:06Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2008/3993334/?lang=en Rhodri Morgan has met two Welsh volunteers leaving Wales to work in Africa for two months. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:00:41 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2008/3993334/?lang=en 2008-02-13T16:00:41Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982643/?lang=en Wales has been chosen as the featured nation for the 10-day event, which regularly attracts over one million visitors. Representatives from the Smithsonian Institution will be in Cardiff today [ 5 November] to sign a Memorandum of Understanding w... Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:24:46 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982643/?lang=en 2007-11-05T17:24:46Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982657/?lang=en A new project is to bring considerable benefits to Welsh communities as well as to Africa. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:22:15 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982657/?lang=en 2007-10-16T09:22:15Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982647/?lang=en Latest figures released  by HM Revenue and Customs show that exports from Wales have increased by 43 per cent since devolution in  1999 - compared with an UK average increase of 26 per cent over the same period. Welsh exports for year to June wer... Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:20:32 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982647/?lang=en 2007-09-07T09:20:32Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982653/?lang=en Mr Matsuura is a former Japanese diplomat who has led UNESCO since 2000. Since his appointment he has carried out major institutional reforms while advancing a range of programs from universal basic education to freshwater management and the prese... Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:59:08 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982653/?lang=en 2007-07-13T10:59:08Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982649/?lang=en The International Learning Opportunities programme offers those involved in the public sector management in Wales the chance to develop their skills in Africa. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:55:57 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982649/?lang=en 2007-07-10T09:55:57Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982659/?lang=en Rhodri Morgan said that countries can benefit by health workers forming partnerships. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:10:41 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982659/?lang=en 2007-06-29T10:10:41Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982655/?lang=en Rhodri Morgan leads Welsh tributes to Falklands heroes. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:14:18 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982655/?lang=en 2007-06-15T15:14:18Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982651/?lang=en A special invitation has been sent out for South Atlantic veterans to join a commemorative service in Cardiff this autumn. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:41:54 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982651/?lang=en 2007-06-11T09:41:54Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982645/?lang=en Carwyn Jones has sent a message of support to the Wales Pavilion at Venice Biennale Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:26:07 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/3982645/?lang=en 2007-06-08T13:26:07Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/1524295/?lang=en Jane Davidson highlights the challenges posed by global climate change. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:34:32 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/international/2007/1524295/?lang=en 2007-06-05T13:34:32Z