His Excellency Vikram Doraiswami, the High Commissioner for India Sunday, 1 February, 2026 Visit by CFCC Members to the Indian High Commission On Tuesday 20th January, Members of the Conservative Foreign & Commonwealth Council (CFCC) attended an evening reception and discussion at the Indian High Commission, where they were hosted and warmly received by His Excellency Vikram Doraiswami, the High Commissioner for India. In introducing His Excellency to CFCC members, Lord Howell of... Reports
The Rt Hon The Baroness Chalker of Wallasey 21st April 2017 Baroness Lynda Chalker spoke about African affairs: "Never dull, the African Continent will always challenge the developed World". This was a broad-ranging... Reports
CFCC New Facebook Page 19th April 2017 **NEWSFLASH** Join the conversation on foreign affairs at our new Facebook Page, see here Articles
HE Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain 20th March 2017 His Excellency gave an excellent overview of his role and challenges as well as a briefing on progress in Bahrain and as President of the Gulf Co-operation... Reports
The Hon Alexander Downer, AC, Australian High Commissioner to the UK 7th February 2017 His Excellency was introduced to all assembled in the Downer Room, Australia House, by Sir Ron Halstead CBE, President of the CFCC. The Rt Hon the Lord Howell... Reports
Commonwealth High Commissioners' Christmas Reception 5th December 2016 The Rt Hon Lord Howell of Guildford, CFCC Patron, gave an inspiring and visionary introductory speech to numerous High Commissioners and members present... Articles
Rt Hon Lord Hamilton of Epsom 14th November 2016 Lord Hamilton of Epsom gave a rousing speech about current political activity in the UK, EU and US. He said 10% of the House of Lords wanted to leave but... Articles
Austrian Ambassador 12th October 2016 Ambassador Martin EICHTINGER hosted a marvellous Briefing and Reception for members including the Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Austria, Sir... Reports
"Britain's Place in the World" Speech by Lord Jay of Ewelme and Roundtable Discussion 29th September 2016 The Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council event “Britain’s Place in the World” took place on the 29th of September 2016 at the highly prestigious... Reports
Annual Diplomatic Garden Party 14th July 2016 The Tolands' Diplomatic Garden Party. The Annual Summer Diplomatic party was organised by the Conservative Foreign and Commonwealth Council and took place in... Articles
