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March 19, 2018 by Culture, Europe and External Affairs Communications Team No Comments | Category Brexit, Culture, International
Culture and External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop visited Paris last week to celebrate Scotland’s cultural, economic and political ties with France and highlight the strong contribution French artists and companies will make to the 2018 Edinburgh International Festival.
Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs @FionaHyslop will be in Paris tomorrow to celebrate the contribution of French artists and companies to 2018 @edintfest programme and strengthen #ScotFra links in light of Brexit. #ScotEU @UKinFrance @French_Gov pic.twitter.com/yfGkdQqo5B
— ScotGovEurope (@ScotGovEurope) March 15, 2018
Culture and External Affairs Secretary @FionaHyslop is in Paris to strengthen #Scotland’s cultural and political ties with France in light of recent @edintfest launch and progress on Brexit negotiations https://t.co/Oi5TKtlHq4
— ScotGovEurope (@ScotGovEurope) March 16, 2018
Culture and External Affairs Secretary @FionaHyslop meets UK Ambassador to France @EdLlewellynFCO to discuss #ScotFra links, as well as both countries’ position and concerns on #Brexit. #ScotEU @BritishinFrance @UKinFrance pic.twitter.com/5qpenBHtGF
— ScotGovEurope (@ScotGovEurope) March 16, 2018
More engagements in Paris: @fionahyslop at @French_Gov Ministry of Culture w/Advisor on European & International Affairs Angelique Delorme to discuss Scotland’s cultural programme – from Culture Summit to @Glasgow2018 & @edfests – ahead of today’s @edintfest launch @BouffesDuNord pic.twitter.com/ZCMAaAMsiA
— ScotGovEurope (@ScotGovEurope) March 16, 2018
.@FionaHyslop at Theatre @BouffesDuNord for the launch of @edintfest in #Paris, promoting #Scotland’s festivals, artists and diverse culture in #France. #ScotFra #ScotEU pic.twitter.com/dAzs8fT2sV
— ScotGovEurope (@ScotGovEurope) March 16, 2018
.@edintfest is an inclusive festival, which works to extend and diversify its audiences, using spaces in other parts of the city and engaging with a wide range of independent producer and artists – #edintfest presented at @BouffesDuNord in Paris #ScotFra #ScotEU @FionaHyslop pic.twitter.com/tTLS0z5Hf3
— ScotGovEurope (@ScotGovEurope) March 16, 2018
.@culturescotgov is proud to support the delivery of this year’s @edintfest through the allocation of £190,000 from @scotgov Expo Fund . #ScotFra #ScotEU @edintfest pic.twitter.com/MZdIC1kS8S
— ScotGovEurope (@ScotGovEurope) March 16, 2018
.@edintfest launch at @BouffesDuNord: #edintfest, as one of the 11 @edfests, is one of Scotland’s world-leading cultural brands. #ScotFra #ScotEU pic.twitter.com/jYGtQrvjF1
— ScotGovEurope (@ScotGovEurope) March 16, 2018
Speaking at the EIF launch at theatre Bouffes du Nord in Paris, Ms Hyslop said:
“Thanks to these exciting collaborations with some of the finest French artists, the 2018 Edinburgh International Festival will ensure Scotland maintains its reputation as the world-leading festivals capital.
“I am pleased the Scottish Government has supported the Festival through £190,000 Expo funding in 2018, enabling it to reach the widest possible audiences and contributing to the cultural and social life of Edinburgh and Scotland.
Culture and External Affairs Secretary @FionaHyslop and @Fr_British Country Director Bob Lewis visiting @BouffesDuNord in Paris and promoting @edintfest and Scotland’s festivals. #ScotFra #ScotEU pic.twitter.com/CNSVEUnLH0
— ScotGovEurope (@ScotGovEurope) March 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/culturescotgov/status/975354160458747904
"Let's keep building cultural ties & connections" – @FergusLinehan at launch @edintfest in Paris w/ Scottish Sec. State for Culture @FionaHyslop. Many French productions & artists in prog this summer to enjoy. Check out programme. Book for Aug! @fr_British @BCScotland pic.twitter.com/zzDAx4qP1P
— Andrew Chadwick (@AChadwick01) March 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/BouffesDuNord/status/973618294782660613
The visit was also an occasion to strengthen Scotland’s strong social, cultural and economic ties with France, as underpinned by the Scottish Government’s commitment to open a new Innovation and Investment Hub in Paris later this year.
Ms Hyslop also undertook wider cultural engagements, including meetings with UNESCO representatives and the Director of the British Council in France, Bob Lewis, to promote Scotland’s world-leading reputation as a centre of culture.
External Affairs Secretary @FionaHyslop undertook a series of high level engagements in Paris this week–reassuring culture/institutional partners that, despite Brexit, Scotland is attractive partner for economic and cultural collaboration #ScotFra #ScotEU https://t.co/sECq16Dw4E
— ScotGovEurope (@ScotGovEurope) March 17, 2018
strong commitment from Scotland in taking forward heritage,culture + creative cities work-in talks with @GEngida56 Deputy Director @UNESCO pic.twitter.com/S4YnhgqBFF
— Fiona Hyslop (@FionaHyslop) March 17, 2018
In addition, the Cabinet Secretary met with the French Government’s Minister for Europe Nathalie Loiseau to discuss Scotland’s on Brexit, opportunities for collaboration between Scotland and France and shared international interests.
Positive meeting in Paris with Mme Loiseau French Minister for Europe – sharing perspectives and building relations @NathalieLoiseau pic.twitter.com/wJc26LjCcq
— Fiona Hyslop (@FionaHyslop) March 16, 2018
Rencontre chaleureuse ce soir avec @FionaHyslop , ministre écossaise de la Culture, du Tourisme et des Affaires extérieures pour parler de l'avenir de l'Europe. pic.twitter.com/DgWOpPZsUy
— Nathalie Loiseau (@NathalieLoiseau) March 16, 2018
Ms Hyslop said:
“Despite the threat posed by Brexit, we are committed to reassuring our partners that Scotland is an open and forward-looking nation – one which invests in cultural collaborations and is keen to boost its trade and investment links internationally.
“As set out in our recently published paper, all the scenarios point to Brexit having a damaging impact on Scotland’s economy and wider wellbeing. Nevertheless, short of maintaining full EU membership, we must stay in the Single Market and Customs Union.
“The Scottish Government will do all we can to protect trade and investment links with Europe and to provide the certainty that businesses want – which is why I would also encourage the UK and the EU to ensure that a transition deal is agreed at next week’s meeting of the European Council.”
Tags: Bouffes du Nord, Brexit, Culture, Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh's Festivals, External affairs, Fiona Hyslop, France, Innovation and Investment Hub in Paris, Nathalie Loiseau, Paris, UNESCO
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