<\/strong>and local businesses during a two-day tour of Oxfordshire to discuss trade and investment opportunities.<\/p>\nOn Monday, 6 October, he toured the Bicester Motion community of world-leading automotive and aviation technology businesses, visited the FarmED regenerative agriculture centre near Chipping Norton to discuss sustainable farming and biodiversity initiatives with the North East Cotswolds Farmer Cluster, and hosted a networking reception at Blenheim Palace with representatives from businesses across Oxfordshire.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, 7 October, Ambassador Appleby visited Harwell Science and Innovation Campus and The Oxford Science Park for discussions about Oxfordshire\u2019s thriving science and technology offer, before visiting Oxford Brookes University to discuss the higher education sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cllr Liz Leffman, leader of Oxfordshire County Council, said:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cOxfordshire is a place of national and global significance, with the power to change lives. \u00a0From world-class universities and cutting-edge science parks to our rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes, Oxfordshire plays a vital role in driving innovation and economic prosperity for the region and nation. \u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0\u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019re committed to working with partners in the UK and abroad to unlock Oxfordshire\u2019s full potential, supporting sustainable and inclusive growth for the county. \u00a0It has been a pleasure to welcome the ambassador and introduce him to the breadth of what Oxfordshire has to offer. We look forward to the benefits this visit will bring as we deepen our international partnerships for the mutual benefit of Oxfordshire, the UK and our global collaborators.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty said:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u201cThroughout the world, our Ambassadors and High Commissioners play a crucial role in connecting British businesses to global export opportunities and delivering investment, jobs and growth to our towns and cities.<\/p>\n\u201cThis government led the reset of our relationships with our European partners so we could strengthen the UK\u2019s trade and investment ties with our biggest economic market, and Ambassador Appleby\u2019s visit to Oxfordshire is one more step in that process.<\/p>\n
\u201cDiplomacy must always deliver for working people. That is why building partnerships between businesses and our key markets around the world is a central part of this Government\u2019s Plan for Change.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0Ambassador Appleby said:<\/strong> \u201cI was thrilled to be in Oxfordshire to meet with local leaders to discuss how\u00a0I can help to drive overseas investment into the area and help local businesses with export opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u201cSo many of these innovative and excellent Oxfordshire products and services could find a market in Europe.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver half of the UK\u2019s total trade last year was with the EU – valued at \u00a3813 billion. The government has reset our relationship with our European partners to improve economic cooperation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cThis is why we\u2019re now hitting the road to speak directly to community leaders and businesses, so that not a single opportunity is missed to generate trade and investment wins overseas.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cThe UK Government\u2019s Plan for Change is making Britain the best country to do business with, and I am looking forward to supporting Oxfordshire on the international stage.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
To date over a dozen Roadshow visits have taken place across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, helping to build international connections for local businesses.<\/p>\n
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