Dr Tobin spoke about developments in China's financial and steel sectors and their implications for the UK, in particular highlighting the importance of 2020 as a target for China to reach a moderately prosperous economy. 

"Long term economic development is the aim of my department".  Summary points below

Our hearts go out to the family of Lord Howe, great supportive Patron of the CFCC.  Our thoughts are with you all.

A Roundatable meeting was held with the Ambassador, HE Mihnea Ioan Motoc,on bilateral relations, NATO stance and the economy.

Excellent and wide-ranging constructive talk from the Ambassador of Turkey"Turkey is like a continent"   Report and highlights below

The Mexican Embassy team showcased a number of key areas of interest to members at our meeting this week including: a summary from the Consul General, multilateral affairs, trade and investment, tourism, cultural affairs, political affairs and human rights.

HE Lubomir Rehak delivered an excellent talk and presentation with a historical perspective at the Embassy.  We heard about cornerstones of foreign affairs policy with EU removal of barriers and NATO membership.  Fuller report to follow.

Report for the Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council The Annual Summer Diplomatic party was organised by the Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council and took place in the Attlee room of the House of Lords on 20th July. It was a pivotal moment in the history of the CFCC, with the promise of a new dawn of political activism just around the corner. As a primarily social club before now, the decision to become more involved in the political sphere was a controversial one, but one that was readily accepted by those present, and indeed the membership as a whole. 

Marvellous Diplomatic Garden Party kindly hosted by our members the Tolands with excellent diplomatic corps represented. 

HE Mr Lauri Bambus, Ambassador of Estonia, gave an excellent talk about progress in Estonia and in particular on E-Commerce and E-Residency.