International Discussions
29th November 2007
Dr. Francis: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if he will initiate discussions with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China on strengthening the commercial, cultural and educational links between Wales and China; and if he will make a statement; [R] [105950]
(2) if he will initiate discussions with the South African High Commissioner on strengthening the commercial, cultural and educational links between Wales and South Africa; and if he will make a statement; [105946]
(3) if he will initiate discussions with the Indian High Commissioner on strengthening the commercial, cultural and educational links between Wales and India; and if he will make a statement. [105945]
Mr. Hain: I will continue to work in partnership with the National Assembly for Wales to promote Wales on the international stage. In recent years I have visited both India and China, and I am in close contact with the South African High Commissioner.
