Lord Marland speaks to The Australian about China’s influence in Tonga and how the Commonwealth can provide an alternative.

Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC, was interviewed by Jacquelin Magnay from The Australian and commented on China’s growing influence in the Pacific. China and Tonga have been developing deeper ties over the last decade and mirrors similar Chinese interest in other Pacific nations, such as Samoa. Lord Marland commented that “Australia could become the nexus… Continue reading Lord Marland speaks to The Australian about China’s influence in Tonga and how the Commonwealth can provide an alternative.

CWEIC meets with the Governor of Victoria

Sir Hugo Swire, deputy Chairman CWEIC, had the pleasure of meeting The Governor of Victoria, The Hon Linda Dessau AC, and the CEO of Global Victoria, Gönül Serberst. Sir Hugo had a productive meeting with the Governor to discuss how CWEIC can support Victoria State in increasing trade and investment with Commonwealth nations and regions.… Continue reading CWEIC meets with the Governor of Victoria

Sir Hugo Swire speaks to Juliana Olayinka from Channels TV Nigeria

Sir Hugo Swire, deputy Chairman of CWEIC, had the pleasure of speaking to Juliana Olayinka from Channels TV about the Commonwealth Advantage, UK-Nigeria relations, and affirmed CWEIC passionate commitment to promoting intra-Commonwealth trade. Please click here for the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQfx7OsBSGA

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss calls for more Commonwealth Trade

CWEIC was pleased to see UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss call for greater cooperation and trade between Commonwealth nations. She commented that “as one of the largest groups of freedom-loving democracies, we must ensure there are clear benefits to remaining a member of the Commonwealth and offer nations a clear alternative to growing malign influence… Continue reading Foreign Secretary Liz Truss calls for more Commonwealth Trade

CWEIC and Irwin Mitchell host Breakfast Reception to celebrate the opening of the Commonwealth Games

A bright and early start did not deter our strategic partners and Commonwealth partners from joining us for a breakfast reception hosted in partnership with Irwin Mitchell. The reception provided a great opportunity to network with business and government leaders from across the Commonwealth and celebrate the opening of the Commonwealth Games. Lord Marland was… Continue reading CWEIC and Irwin Mitchell host Breakfast Reception to celebrate the opening of the Commonwealth Games

CWEIC co-hosts the Commonwealth Games Business Forum in Birmingham

The end of July saw Commonwealth come together again for sport and business at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland opened the Commonwealth Games Business Forum with Minister for Exports Andrew Griffiths. The Forum was addressed by various senior UK Government officials, including, Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, and Secretary of State for Business,… Continue reading CWEIC co-hosts the Commonwealth Games Business Forum in Birmingham

Opinion Piece by Lord Marland in the Spectator Australia: Let the games (and the business) begin!

Lord Marland featured in the Spectator Australia to encourage Australia, and other Commonwealth nations, to better utilise the Commonwealth Advantage and increase shared prosperity through trade and investment. “The Games are perhaps the most visible aspect of the Commonwealth for many of our 2.5 billion citizens. Less visible, and appreciated, is the potential of the… Continue reading Opinion Piece by Lord Marland in the Spectator Australia: Let the games (and the business) begin!

Lord Marland interview with Peter Stefanovic, Sky News Australia

Lord Marland appeared on Sky News Australia ahead of the Commonwealth Games Business Forum to discuss how the Commonwealth should serve not only as a platform for shared values, embodied in the Commonwealth games, but as a more effective vehicle for trade and investment in the 21st century. Watch the full news segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Idblwb3czI

Lord Marland interview with Host Darren McCaffrey from GB News

Lord Marland appeared on GB News with host Darren McCaffrey ahead of the Commonwealth Business Forum. Lord Marland commended the Commonwealth sport and business community for their strong showing of support in Birmingham, and urged the UK Government to seize the opportunities of the Commonwealth in the post-Brexit environment. Catch the whole interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INlUQKVo1NE

CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland Addresses the India Global Forum

CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland was delighted to attend the India Global Forum at the end of June. Together with other distinguished panellists he contributed his expertise to a debate on the “Idea of a Great Britain”. He spoke on the role of Britain, and how this could be strengthened, the threats to democracy stemming from… Continue reading CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland Addresses the India Global Forum