Conservative Middle East Council

The Conservative Middle East Council or CMEC is an organisation which exists to ensure that MPs and Peers understand the Middle East.[1] Its director is former MP Charlotte Leslie who was appointed in July 2017.[2][3]

David Cameron, while Leader of the Opposition, addressing the Conservative Middle East Council in June 2008

CMEC organises delegations of MPs and Peers to the region. Delegations have visited Palestine, Israel, Libya, Egypt, Syria, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Lebanon and Tunisia.

CMEC also organises a number of events in the UK. These include talks by experts in the Houses of Parliament, receptions and lectures.

See also

References
  1. "web-site of Conservative Middle East Council". Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  2. "Former MP Charlotte Leslie's lands new job in… politics!". TheBristolCable.org. 17 July 2017. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
  3. "Director of CMEC – Charlotte Leslie". The Conservative Middle East Council. Archived from the original on 19 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
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