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<p>The government highly values international exchange and cooperation in education
and training and recognises the benefits that such cooperation brings. As we prepare
to leave the EU, the department has engaged widely with stakeholder groups across
the UK, which we will continue to do. We have received representations from many sector
bodies such as Universities UK, the Association of Colleges, the Russell Group, MillionPlus
and the National Union of Students.</p><p> </p><p>As the Prime Minister, has made
clear, the government wants to work to continue to build academic cooperation between
the UK and the EU. As we enter negotiations on our future relationship with the EU,
we want to ensure that UK students and European students can continue to benefit from
each other’s world-leading education systems.</p><p> </p><p>As stated in my answer
to 2672 on 17<sup>th</sup> January 2020, the Secretary of State for Education and
I regularly discuss matters relating to education and EU exit with the Welsh Government
including on Erasmus+.</p><p> </p><p>My officials also hold regular meetings on the
topic of Erasmus+ with officials from the Welsh Government to ensure close cooperation
on this matter.</p><p> </p>
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