As I’ve previously stated, Cymraeg 2050 is an ambitious long-term strategy. Our initial efforts have concentrated on laying firm foundations for the future, building from the ground up to secure enough learners through the education system. We’re on track to reach our 2021 targets regarding early years and the WESPs.

The Welsh Government recognises the importance of international trade to the economy and is committed to continuing to support businesses to export their goods and services across the world. Support is available for all stages of their export journey, from first steps through to new market entry and beyond.

I propose to adopt a closer working relationship with the UK Government, and its departments, to ensure Wales’s interests are being represented and in helping them to understand Welsh expectations and delivery. I have already met with the Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the Secretary of State for Wales.

The primary focus of the Welsh Government network of overseas offices is to identify and secure inward investment and export opportunities for Wales. They also support the promotion of a range of Welsh interests internationally in a number of areas, including education and culture.

In 2019-20, the Welsh Government has allocated £603,000 to the National Eisteddfod through the Welsh language promotion grant scheme.

The Welsh Government has a wide range of policies that derive from Cymraeg 2050. Some are directly implemented by the Welsh language division and others are mainstreamed through the work and policies of other Government departments.

In January, I announced my intention to produce a new strategy outlining our international vision. We are still in the drafting stages and I expect to submit a draft to Cabinet in early May, with the final document ready for publication before the summer.