The Rural Secretary of Wales has met EU officials in Brussels today to discuss how Wales can continue working with partners across the continent to continue an agricultural focus.
The Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths held talks following the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
The Cabinet Secretary met with European Commission representatives to discuss how the Environment (Wales) Act will support further progress in areas like recycling, decarbonisation and biodiversity.
The Cabinet Secretary also highlighted the importance of Wales retaining full and unfettered access to the single market.
Miss Griffiths said EU policies and legislation have delivered "clear improvements" to the environment and health.
"It has provided welcome protection and support for our farming and fishing industries," Miss Griffiths said.
"As the UK prepares to leave the EU we will be looking at how these important safeguards can be built upon to meet Welsh needs.
"Our European partners are very important to us. Wales is an outward looking nation, and it is now more important than ever that we work with our partners to forge the best possible outcome for Wales."
The Cabinet Secretary’s programme in Brussels included meetings with the Cabinets of the Agricultural and Health Commissioners, the Senior Advisor for Sustainable Development to the President of the European Commission, farmers’ representatives and Welsh MEPs.
