Celebrating Scotland’s return to the World Cup.
FM to attend Haiti match at the invitation of FIFA.
The World Cup is an opportunity to showcase what Scotland has to offer as a place to live, work, study, do business and visit, First Minister John Swinney has said.
The First Minister will be in Boston to undertake a series of engagements with business leaders and investors, before joining celebrations to mark Scotland’s men's national football team's return to the World Cup, ahead of the match on Saturday. Mr Swinney will attend the Scotland v Haiti game at the invitation of FIFA, alongside a Scottish Football Association delegation.
A new US Export Plan has also been published to provide guidance for Scottish businesses to navigate US regulations, market competition and trade barriers, with five priority states offering the best potential for growing sales of Scotland’s eight key export sectors.
First Minister John Swinney said:
“To our men’s national team, I know I speak for everyone when I say Scotland could not be prouder and the country is right behind you this weekend, and this summer.
“This is a profound moment of national joy. Our long awaited, and much celebrated, return to the World Cup is an opportunity to showcase what Scotland has to offer as a place to live, work, study, do business and visit.
“While I am in the United States, I will be meeting with business leaders and investors to strengthen existing ties and help foster new opportunities to secure further international investment into Scotland.
“Our new US Export plan will also make it easier for Scottish businesses to navigate the US market, setting out where the right customers are, what they are looking for and how to reach them.
“As we head into this weekend, I want to remind everyone to enjoy themselves responsibly and safely. For those lucky enough to travel to the US, please remember to check and follow FCDO advice.
“Come on Scotland. The world is watching. Let’s make history.”
ENDS
Background
The First Minister has been invited by FIFA to attend the Scotland v Haiti match as part of a delegation with the Scottish Football Association.
The US export plan [to be published on Friday 12 June] produced for the Scottish Government by advisors Grant Thornton, provides a comprehensive assessment of where and why to focus efforts to grow Scottish exports in the US.