As the fences come down, police officers head home and the last remaining dignitaries leave, Wales can congratulate itself on its excellent hosting of another historic event. The Nato Summit saw global eyes turn to Wales as dozens of world leaders headed into Newport and Cardiff. Issues of critical importance were discussed and Wales was showcased perfectly. Hosting so many leaders at one time was a rare event that will live long in the memory and I hope the legacy of this summit is now properly utilised. It was a great honour to watch Friday morning’s fly-past, along with hundreds of others in Cardiff who had gathered around the Bay to enjoy that incredible spectacle. Indeed, the police and military operation that has facilitated this event has been on an unprecedented scale. I want to add my own personal thanks to the many thousands of police officers men and women – many from outside Wales – for their impressive work in helping to make this summit run smoothly. I’ve seen first-hand their welcoming approach and their desire to talk to local people, assist and support. Wales did itself proud hosting the largest summit ever to be held in Britain and this couldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for the tireless work of police officers, all those working hard within local authorities, each and every soldier involved, and the scores of medical staff on standby. Your work in making this happen was invaluable.
Andrew RT Davies, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives
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