Welsh businesses join Prime Minister and Welsh Secretary in Africa visit

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Alun Cairns MP says Africa provides 'many opportunities' for Welsh business outside of the EU. Credit: PA

Pioneering Welsh firms have joined the Prime Minister and Welsh Secretary on a visit to Africa to explore new trade and investment opportunities.

Visiting South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya over the course of the trip, they will meet with leading businesses, policy makers and entrepreneurs in an aim to build new investment, trading and export ties across the continent.

Cardiff-based company Sure Chill and Carmarthenshire water technology company, Hydro Industries, are among the 29 representatives of UK business from across the country.

Sure Chill are working with organisations such as UNICEF and the World Health Organisation to develop solutions for homes and business. Their cooling technology is already used worldwide.

Hydro Industries develop, design and operate solutions for water purification to deliver clean technology globally.

Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns says for Welsh businesses like these, the African market presents 'many opportunities' outside of the EU:

Prime Minister Theresa May says the Welsh companies are 'leading examples' of UK innovation.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will set out how new partnerships between the UK and Africa can add value to the UK economy, create new market opportunities for British businesses, and boost jobs and prosperity for the benefit of all.