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First Minister opens trading on NYC Stock Exchange

First Minister Carwyn Jones is in the USA on a visit to raise the profile of Wales. The Welsh Labour leader is spent three days in Washington before moving on to New York to take part in a series of meetings and events.

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First Minister opens trading on Wall Street

First Minister Carwyn Jones rang the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street today to signal the start of trading.

Mr Jones is visiting the USA to raise the profile of Wales as a business destination.

More: First Minister to tell US Wales is 'a great location for business'

First Minister to promote Wales in USA

The First Minister will spend three days in Washington before moving on to New York Credit: PA

First Minister Carwyn Jones is to travel to the USA in an attempt to raise the profile of Wales.

The Welsh Labour leader will spend three days in Washington, before moving on to New York.

The visit will include the launch of the 'Friends of Wales Caucus', made up of Congressmen and women with Welsh links.

They'll promote Wales in Washington by staging events on Capitol Hill and raising Welsh interest at the heart of US Government.

Mr Jones will also launch a walking tour in New York, celebrating famous Swansea-born writer Dylan Thomas, who reportedly died in the Big Apple after a marathon drinking session.

He's also planning to stage a number of business meetings with key US investors, including Airbus and the CEO of New York Stock Exchange.

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First Minister: 'We are a great location for business'

First Minister Carwyn Jones is to travel to the USA in an attempt to raise the profile of Wales.

Speaking ahead of his visit he said,

It is the largest single destination for UK exports and is one of the biggest markets for Wales in terms of international trade.

Our programme of trade missions includes six further visits to the USA between now and the end of March 2015 - the first of which will be a delegation of more than 20 companies on a trade mission to San Francisco next month.

We have a clear message - we are a great location for business, with a skilled workforce, access to the European Single Market and a unique package of support.

– Carwyn Jones, First Minister
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