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. Its director is former MP Charlotte Leslie who was appointed in July 2017.
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.