Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language – in the Senedd at 2:42 pm on 20 November 2019.
Minister, one of the aims of the international strategy is to raise Wales's international profile. You know the Commonwealth Games are coming in 2022, and there'll be more than 250 events and more than 18 different sports, with more than 5,000 athletes coming from 71 countries globally. This will give a great boost to Birmingham, which is very close to north Wales, but there are certain sporting events for south-east Wales, especially Blaenau Gwent, like rowing, cycling, shooting, archery and hockey—these can be arranged, a couple of matches, and will bring the international community to Wales to boost our economy and our profile. So, may I ask what recent discussions have taken place between you and officials from the other side of the border regarding the Commonwealth Games—and it will definitely raise our profile and boost—and could you tell this Assembly how many sports you're trying to get to Wales to boost our economy, especially in south-east Wales? Thank you.