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President Obama arrives at Nato dinner at Cardiff Castle President Obama arrives at Nato dinner at Cardiff Castle
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US President Barack Obama has arrived at Cardiff Castle for a working dinner which will close the first day of the Nato Wales summit.US President Barack Obama has arrived at Cardiff Castle for a working dinner which will close the first day of the Nato Wales summit.
Mr Obama's Marine One helicopter is believed to have landed in Bute Park close to the castle. Mr Obama's Marine One helicopter flew into the capital and landed close to the castle.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the castle to greet the world leaders, including Prime Minister David Cameron.Hundreds of people gathered outside the castle to greet the world leaders, including Prime Minister David Cameron.
The dinner comes after a day when the eyes of the world were on Wales for the historic summit.The dinner comes after a day when the eyes of the world were on Wales for the historic summit.
The talks in Newport brought together more than 60 heads of state and government. All of All Nato's 28 member countries were represented at the summit, with 4,000 delegates attending amid a security operation unprecedented in Britain. The talks in Newport brought together more than 60 heads of state and government.
All Nato's 28 member countries were represented at the summit, with 4,000 delegates attending amid a security operation unprecedented in Britain.
The summit is the first time the UK has hosted a Nato summit since Margaret Thatcher was still the British leader in 1990.The summit is the first time the UK has hosted a Nato summit since Margaret Thatcher was still the British leader in 1990.
Police said a "number" of people had been arrested in Cardiff during a demonstration outside the castle on Thursday night, which was held to oppose the summit.
At its peak, about 350 campaigners took part in the protest and there were some minor skirmishes.
Hundreds of onlookers also turned up at the castle to see key figures arriving.
It was the second demonstration of the day after 250 people marched from Newport to the Coldra roundabout to the summit entrance, but again the numbers were lower than expected.
Earlier on Thursday the Prince of Wales hosted a reception at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, after an earlier trip to see the Royal Navy's new warship in Cardiff Bay.Earlier on Thursday the Prince of Wales hosted a reception at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, after an earlier trip to see the Royal Navy's new warship in Cardiff Bay.
The reception was to promote Wales and thank the community for its hospitality. The event was held to promote Wales and thank the community for its hospitality.
The summit is being covered by 1,500 journalists. Opening the summit's first session, Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, thanked Wales for its hospitality and said "the world has truly come to Wales".
Opening the first session, Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, thanked Wales for its hospitality and said "the world has truly come to Wales".
Ukraine, Afghanistan, and the future of the Nato alliance were at the top of the agenda for politicians and diplomats.Ukraine, Afghanistan, and the future of the Nato alliance were at the top of the agenda for politicians and diplomats.
Leaders criticised Russia for its "destabilising" influence on the crisis in eastern Ukraine.Leaders criticised Russia for its "destabilising" influence on the crisis in eastern Ukraine.
Welcoming delegates to the summit Mr Cameron said: "As Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, I am incredibly proud to have this opportunity to showcase all that Wales has to offer.Welcoming delegates to the summit Mr Cameron said: "As Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, I am incredibly proud to have this opportunity to showcase all that Wales has to offer.
"The stunning countryside here behind us. The brilliance of Welsh industry. And, above all, the warm welcome of the Welsh people.""The stunning countryside here behind us. The brilliance of Welsh industry. And, above all, the warm welcome of the Welsh people."
Barack Obama started his visit as the first serving US President to visit Wales with a trip to Mount Pleasant Primary School in Rogerstone, Newport, with UK Prime Minister David Cameron.Barack Obama started his visit as the first serving US President to visit Wales with a trip to Mount Pleasant Primary School in Rogerstone, Newport, with UK Prime Minister David Cameron.
As the 22-car convoy carrying the two leaders swept into the school it was greeted with cheers by a large crowd of well-wishers, many carrying Welsh and US flags.As the 22-car convoy carrying the two leaders swept into the school it was greeted with cheers by a large crowd of well-wishers, many carrying Welsh and US flags.
They joined a lesson both greeting children with "Bore da" - good morning in Welsh.They joined a lesson both greeting children with "Bore da" - good morning in Welsh.
President Obama and Mr Cameron then returned to the Celtic Manor Resort where they were greeted by Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones, and joined VIPs and delegates for the official summit start.President Obama and Mr Cameron then returned to the Celtic Manor Resort where they were greeted by Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones, and joined VIPs and delegates for the official summit start.
Later around 250 protesters marched from Newport city centre to the Coldra roundabout near the summit venue - far less than the thousands earlier predicted.
Around 100 campaigners set up a peace camp in Tredegar Park on the western outskirts of Newport, while around 350 people gathered at the Aneurin Bevan statue in Cardiff to oppose the summit on Thursday evening.
Still to come at Nato
The prime minister said holding such a crucial summit was a great opportunity for Wales.The prime minister said holding such a crucial summit was a great opportunity for Wales.
Mr Cameron said: "I think it's a great moment to put the best face of Wales forward - the brilliance of Welsh industry, of Welsh people - a great place to locate, a great place to come. It's going to be a brilliant advertisement for Wales.Mr Cameron said: "I think it's a great moment to put the best face of Wales forward - the brilliance of Welsh industry, of Welsh people - a great place to locate, a great place to come. It's going to be a brilliant advertisement for Wales.
"There are lots of ways of promoting Wales and Welsh businesses and we should look at all of them, but this is one way we can give a real boost to Wales.""There are lots of ways of promoting Wales and Welsh businesses and we should look at all of them, but this is one way we can give a real boost to Wales."
"The largest gathering of international leaders ever to take place in the UK is starting in our home country here and now," said Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones."The largest gathering of international leaders ever to take place in the UK is starting in our home country here and now," said Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones.
"The Nato Wales Summit is an exciting and historic moment for our country and I am confident we will shine on the world stage.""The Nato Wales Summit is an exciting and historic moment for our country and I am confident we will shine on the world stage."
There were warnings of road congestion, but Nato police said the M4 would not be closed during the summit. Nearly 10,000 police officers from 43 forces across England and Wales have been duty as part of a major security operation.
There were warnings of disruption between the Celtic Manor and central Cardiff on Thursday evening, as the city went into "lockdown" for official working dinners being held at venues in the city.
Nearly 10,000 police officers from 43 forces across England and Wales are on duty as part of a major security operation.
Warships from the 28 Nato member states were docked at Cardiff Bay.Warships from the 28 Nato member states were docked at Cardiff Bay.
On Friday an aerial display by military jets from nine countries, including the RAF's Red Arrows, will fly over Cardiff Bay at around 08:30 BST and head to Newport around 15 minutes later.
Talks will continue for much of Friday until the summit is expected to conclude around 15:00 BST.
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