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Thai-United Kingdom Business Council Roundtable with Guest of Honour HE Thani Thongphakdi- Press Release

Notice in Daily Telegraph’s Court and Social for Thai-United Kingdom Business Council Roundtable with Guest of Honour HE Thani Thongphakdi on 4th April 2023.

Luncheon in honour of HE Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan- Press Release

The Daily Telegraph printed an announcement on the 21st December 2022 for the previous day’s luncheon, in honour of HE Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. More information about the event can be found on our website here: https://firstforum.org/events/30th-anniversary-of-diplomatic-relations-between-kazakhstan-and-the-united-kingdom/

FIRST published Official Tanzania Report

FIRST publishes The United Republic of Tanzania: Strengthening Relations, Promoting Multilateralism to highlight trade and investment opportunities under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Sixth Phase Government

30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Kazakhstan and the UK – Press Release

The Daily Telegraph printed an announcement on the 25th March 2022 for the previous evening’s dinner at the House of Lords, hosted by the Rt Hon Lord Astor of Hever PC DL, in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the British Kazakh Society and the 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations…

FIRST published Official Georgia Report

FIRST publishes Georgia and the United Kingdom: Cooperation and Partnership to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence and the 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations.

FIRST published Official Kuwait Report

FIRST publishes Kuwait and the United Kingdom: Friendship and Partnership to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Independence of the State of Kuwait. A special copy is present to His Excellency Khaled Al-Duwaisan GCVO, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Court of St James’s, at an event at…

FIRST published Official Ukraine Report

FIRST publishes Ukraine and the United Kingdom: A Strategic Partnership to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine.

FIRST published The Long View

FIRST publishes The Long View: Essays on Policy, Philanthropy, and the Long-Term Future, a guidebook for philanthropists, advocates, and policymakers, with contributions from members of the House of Lords, University of Oxford professors, the former Chief of Cabinet to the Finnish President, and many more.

FIRST published Official Oman Report (Press Release)

FIRST publishes United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Oman: A Celebration of Friendship to mark the 220th Anniversary of Anglo-Omani relations. Daily Telegraph Press Release: “The Ambassador of Oman attended a presentation held by FIRST yesterday at the Embassy of Oman to mark the 220th anniversary of Anglo-Omani relations. The…

FIRST published Father of the Nation

FIRST published Father of the Nation: Man of Peace, an analysis of the leadership of First President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, in both Kazakhstan and the wider world.

FIRST published WPC 2019: Strategic Review

FIRST publishes the Official publication for the World Petroleum Council’s 2019 Strategic Review.

FIRST published Official Kuwait Report

FIRST publishes Kuwait and the United Kingdom: 120 Years of Friendship to mark the 120th Anniversary of the 1899 Friendship Treaty between Kuwait and the United Kingdom.

FIRST published Official AMER8 Publication

FIRST publishes Energy Security in the Age of Change: Empowering Responsible Growth in Asia and the World, the Official Publication of the 8th Ministerial Energy Roundtable, hosted by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy & Industry, and supported by the International Energy Forum (IEF).

FIRST published Two Decades of Leadership

FIRST publishes Two Decades of Leadership: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, a record of leadership of the King of Bahrain from 1999 to 2019. Rupert Goodman, Chairman of FIRST, presents a special copy to HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

HRH The Princess Royal presents The FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2019

The FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2019 was presented to Guy Singh-Watson, Founder of Riverford. Guy Singh-Watson, Founder of Riverford, received the FIRST Responsible Capitalism Award 2019 for developing Riverford into a company with over 50,000 customers a week, maintaining throughout his core belief that organic food should be accessible to…

Bahrain-UK Business Partnership Conference

Rupert Goodman, Chairman and Founder of FIRST, gave the keynote speech at the Barhain-UK Business Partnership Conference.

Reception to Mark the 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom

Rupert Goodman DL, Chairman of FIRST and the British-Kazakh Society, hosted a reception on 7th December at the Locarno Suite, Foreign and Commonwealth Office to mark the 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom

Breakfast in honour of HE Kairat Abdarkhmanov, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan

On the 21st November, 2017 at the Haymarket Hotel, Rupert Goodman, Chairman of FIRST and the British-Kazakh Society, hosted a breakfast in honour of HE Kairat Abdarkhmanov, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Lunch in honour of HE Kairat Kelimbetov, Governor of the Astana International Finance Centre

Rupert Goodman, Chairman of FIRST and the British-Kazakh Society, hosted a lunch on November 8th at the Cornhill Room in London in honour of His Excellency Kairat Kelimbetov, Governor of the Astana International Finance Centre.

22nd World Petroleum Congress

FIRST produced the Official Publication and Map for the 22nd World Petroleum Congress, held on July 09-13 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey

‘Celebrating 200 Years Together’ launched at the Royal Geographical Society

The landmark publication ‘Celebrating 200 Years Together: The Bicentenary of British-Bahraini Relations’, published by FIRST, was launched at a special Bahrain Society event.

FIRST published the official guide to the UK Pavilion and the Astana Expo 2017

FIRST Magazine, in cooperation with the Department for International Trade, published the official guide to the UK Pavilion at the Astana Expo 2017. The UK is participating at Astana Expo 2017 in Kazakhstan from 10 June to 10 September 2017.

FIRST published Celebrating 200 Years Together: The Bicentenary of British-Bahraini Relations

FIRST published the book to mark Bicentenary of British-Bahraini Relations

Philip Hammond presents the 2016 Responsible Capitalism Awards

The FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2016 was presented to Merrill J Fernando, Founder and Chairman of MJF Group and Dilmah. The Special Award for Environmental Responsibility was presented to Ian Craig, Founder and Strategic Advisor of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The Dahrendorf SME Award was presented to Rodrigo Bolaños, Founder and CEO of League Central America. The Awards were presented by Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, at a special ceremony held at The Royal Automobile Club in London.

Official Colombia Report Published

FIRST published the Official Report to mark the State Visit of HE Juan Manuel Santos

Kazakhstan: 25 Milestones of Independence

FIRST published a special report to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Official Chile Report Published

FIRST published the official report to mark the visit of HE Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile

Official Indonesia Report Published

FIRST published the official report to mark the visit of HE Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, to the United Kingdom.

Sajid Javid presents the 2015 FIRST Responsible Capitalism Awards

Ana Botín DBE, Executive Chairman of Banco Santander receives the Responsible Capitalism Award for her successful leadership of one of the world’s largest banks and most committed corporate contributors to education.

Jochen Zeitz, Executive Chair of the B Team, was awarded the Responsible Capitalism Advocacy Award for his pioneering environmental and social work through the B team, Kering, and the Zeitz Foundation.

The SME Dahrendorf Responsible Capitalism Award was jointly awarded to Ivy Wroe, Managing Director of Resin Surfaces Ltd for her sustainable product range, and John Vincent and Henry Dimbleby, Co-Founders of Leon for introducing a healthy fast food alternative and successfully lobbying for more nutritious diets for schoolchildren.

Official CHOGM 2015 Report Published

Official Publication to mark the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2015) in Malta

Official CHOGM Report published

The official publication for CHOGM was published by FIRST

‘South to the Great Steppe’ launched at the Royal Geographical Society

Cultural and historical book ‘South to the Great Steppe’, published by FIRST, is launched at an event at the Royal Geographical Society

Official G20 Report Published

The official G20 report published by FIRST is launched on the eve of the G20 Leaders Summit held in Antalya, Turkey.

‘Leadership Perspectives’ by His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev published by FIRST

‘Leadership Perspectives’ a book by His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan was published by FIRST

Official China Report Published

FIRST published the Official Report to mark the State Visit of HE Xi Jinping

Official Launch of the ‘The Black Gold Book’

Official Launch of ‘The Black Gold Book’ published for the Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

Official Mexico Report Published

The Official Report to mark the State Visit of the President of Mexico published by FIRST.

FIRST appointed as Official Publisher for CHOGM 2015

The CHOGM 2015 Taskforce is delighted to announce the appointment of FIRST as the Official Publisher of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2015) in Malta.

Breakfast Forum in Honour of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

A Prime Ministerial forum was held at the Dorchester Hotel on 24th February in honour of His Excellency Karim Massimov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

William Hague presents FIRST Responsible Capitalism Awards 2014

The FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2014 was presented to José Ignacio Sánchez Galán, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Iberdrola.

The Responsible Capitalism Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Rahmi M. Koç CBE, Honorary Chairman of Koç Holding A.Ş.

The Responsible Capitalism Advocacy Award was presented to Sir Richard Lambert, Founding Chairman of the Banking Standards Review Council.

The SME Dahrendorf Responsible Capitalism Award was presented to Kay Allen OBE, Founding Director of Really Useful Stuff and Trading for Good.

Reception for FIRST Responsible Capitalism Awards

A reception was held on 4th December at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for the presentation of the FIRST Awards for Responsible Capitalism 2014 by The Rt Hon William Hague MP.

Official Tanzania Report published

An official Tanzania report was launched to mark the founding of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Presidential Forum in Honour of the President of Uganda

A Presidential forum was held at The Ritz Hotel in Honour of HE Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda.

Kazakh-British Trade and Industry Council Summit

Rupert Goodman, Chairman and Founder of FIRST and Chairman of the British Kazakh Society spoke at the Kazakh-British Trade and Industry Council Summit held at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Kazakh-British Trade and Industry Council Summit

Rupert Goodman, Chairman and Founder of FIRST and Chairman of the British Kazakh Society spoke at the Kazakh-British Trade and Industry Council Summit held at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Chevening lunch supported by FIRST

Special lunch supported by FIRST and held at Chevening.

FCO Leadership Conference 2014 supported by FIRST

The FCO Leadership Conference 2014 was supported by FIRST and took place at the Durbar Court, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Lunch for FIRST Responsible Capitalism Award

A lunch was held on 13th May at The Athenaeum for the presentation of the FIRST Advocacy Award for Responsible Capitalism.

Presidential Forum in Honour of the President of Guatemala

A presidential forum was held at the Ritz Hotel, on 6th May in honour of His Excellency Otto Fernando Perez Molina, President of the Republic of Guatemala.

Rupert Goodman elected Chairman of the British-Kazakh Society

Rupert Goodman, Chairman of FIRST, was elected Chairman of the British-Kazakh Society in succession to Lord Fraser of Carmyllie. The British-Kazakh was founded in 2002 to promote the best of relations between the United Kingdom and Kazakhstan.

FIRST appointed as Official Publisher for the 21st World Petroleum Congress

The World Petroleum Council has appointed the London-based publisher FIRST to produce the Official Publication of the 21st World Petroleum Congress. Held in Moscow, Russia from the 15-19 June, the 21st WPC will be the highlight of the oil and gas calendar in 2014.

Breakfast Forum in Honour of the President of Tanzania

A breakfast forum was held on 17th June at The Ritz Hotel in Honour of HE Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of Tanzania.

Rupert Goodman and Lord Hurd comment on Second Queen’s Award for Enterprise awarded to FIRST

FIRST, the international affairs organisation and publisher of specialist periodicals, text books and special reports and producer of high level events, awards, mobile applications and cartographic services has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2013, the second time in three years. Founded twenty-eight years ago, FIRST covers over sixty countries and has increased overseas sales by 217% over the past three years. FIRST was also the recipient of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2010.

Reception for FIRST Responsible Capitalism Awards 2012

A reception was held on 12th November at Lancaster House for the presentation of the FIRST Awards for Responsible Capitalism 2012.

Breakfast Forum in Honour of the Prime Minister of Malta

A breakfast forum was held on 26th October in Honour of The Honourable Dr Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta.

FIRST presentation to the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

A special presentation was made to the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

FIRST Presentation to the President of Brazil

A special presentation was made on 27th July to HE Dilma Vana Rousseff, President of The Federative Republic of Brazil, by Mr Rupert Goodman, Chairman of FIRST

FIRST Breakfast Forum in Honour of the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen

A breakfast forum was held on 10th May at The Ritz Hotel in Honour of General Sir David Richards KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of the Defence Staff.

FIRST Breakfast Forum in Honour of the President of Mozambique

A breakfast forum was held on 9th May at The Ritz Hotel in Honour of HE Armando Emílio Guebuza, President of The Republic of Mozambique.

Lunch to Celebrate UK-Kazakhstan Diplomatic Relations

A lunch was held on 22nd March at the Institute of Directors to mark the 20th Anniversary of UK-Kazakhstan Diplomatic Relations. The Speakers were HE Kairat Abusseitov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Rupert Goodman and Lord Hurd of Westwell.

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY FORUM appoints FIRST /World Petroleum as publishing partner for IEF13 in Kuwait.

The International Energy Forum (IEF) is delighted to announce the launch of an official publication produced by FIRST/World Petroleum on behalf of the IEF to mark the 13th IEF and 5th IEBF hosted by Kuwait in Kuwait City, March 12th-14th 2012.
The Publication comprises contributions and commentary from a distinguished panel of energy ministers, international organisations, CEOs of leading NOC/IOCs and energy experts reflecting the key themes of the 13th IEF & 5th IEF.

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2011

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP presents the 2011 FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism to Michaël Bremans, Chairman, Ecover International BV. He also presents the FIRST Dahrendorf Award for Social Enterprise to Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen, Chief Executive Officer of Vestergaard Frandsen.

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2011

A reception was held on 7th December at Marlborough House for the presentation of the FIRST Awards for Responsible Capitalism by the Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Rt Hon George Osborne MP.

FIRST Breakfast Forum on Latin America in Honour of Jeremy Browne MP

A breakfast forum was held on 1st December at The Ritz Hotel in honour of Jeremy Browne MP, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Breakfast in Honour of The Hon Donald Tsang GBM Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR of the People’s Republic of China

A breakfast forum was held on 12th September at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in honour of the The Hon Donald Tsang GBM, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR and Ministers. Mr Rupert Goodman and Lord Hurd of Westwell CH CBE PC were the hosts.

Breakfast Forum in Honour of The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP

A breakfast forum was held on 23rd June at The Ritz Hotel in honour of The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Breakfast Forum in Honour of the President of Namibia

A breakfast forum was held on 22nd June at The Savoy in Honour of HE Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia.

Reception to launch Foreign Policy Report

A reception was held on 9th May at Lancaster House to mark the launch of the Foreign Policy Report. The Speakers were The Rt Hon William Hague MP, Foreign Secretary, Rupert Goodman and Lord Hurd of Westwell.

Foreign Secretary launches Foreign Policy publication

The Foreign Secretary, Rt. Hon. William Hague MP, today launched the publication ‘Britain’s Foreign Policy – a new approach in a networked world.’

Breakfast forum on the Eurozone

A breakfast forum was held on 18th January at The Ritz Hotel in honour of Peter Sutherland KCMG. Mr Rupert Goodman and Lord Hurd of Westwell CH CBE PC were the hosts.

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2010

The Business Secretary, Rt Hon Vince Cable MP, presents the 2010 FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism to Charlie Mayfield, Chairman of The John Lewis Partnership. He also presents the International Award for Responsible Capitalism to Mrs Indra Nooyi, Chief Executive of PepsiCo and the Dahrendorf Award for Social Enterprise to Sophi Tranchell MBE, Managing Director of Divine Chocolate.

Breakfast in Honour of HE Abdullah Gül President of the Republic of Turkey

A breakfast forum was held in honour of The President of the Republic of Turkey and Ministers. Mr Rupert Goodman and Lord Hurd of Westwell CH CBE PC were the hosts.

Breakfast to mark the Queen’s Award for Enterprise

A breakfast was held to mark the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The Speakers were Sir David Brewer CMG JP, Lord Lieutenant, Rupert Goodman and Lord Hurd of Westwell.

Specialist Publisher wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise

FIRST, the international affairs organisation and specialist publisher of periodicals, text books and special reports has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2010. Founded 25 years ago, FIRST covers over 50 countries and has increased overseas sales by 169% over the past three years.

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2009

The Shadow Chancellor, George Osborne MP, presents the 2009 FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism to Andrew Witty, Chief Executive Officer of GlaxoSmithKline. He also presents a Special Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Face of Adversity to Karim Khoja, Chief Executive of Roshan Telecom of Afghanistan and a Special Award for Philanthropy to Roger Sant, founder of AES and Chairman of the Summit Foundation

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2008

Reception for FIRST Responsible Capitalism Awards, presented by the Foreign Secretary Rt Hon David Miliband MP

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2008

The Foreign Secretary, Rt. Hon. David Miliband MP, presents the 2008 FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism to Mr Mo Ibrahim, founder of Celtel Corporation. He also presents the FIRST Responsible Capitalism Lifetime Achievement Award to Sir Sigmund Sternberg and a Special Award to Lord Dahrendorf.

Breakfast in Honour of HE Sergei Sidorsky Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus

A breakfast forum was held on 17th November at The Ritz Hotel in honour of The Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus and Ministers.

Presentation to the Prime Minister of Vietnam

Presentation to the Prime Minister of Vietnam, His Excellency Nguyen Tan Dung

Breakfast in honour of the President of the Philippines

Breakfast in Honour of HE Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of The Philippines

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2007

Reception for FIRST Responsible Capitalism Award presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2007

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt. Hon. Alistair Darling MP, presents the 2007 FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism to Howard Schultz, Chairman of Starbucks Corporation. He also presents the FIRST Lifetime Achievement Award to Thomas Bata, Chairman of the Bata Shoe Foundation.

Breakfast in honour of HE Mr Vaclav Klaus

Breakfast in honour of HE Mr Vaclav Klaus, President of The Czech Republic

Breakfast in honour of HE Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of Namibia

A breakfast forum was held on 6th June at the Royal Garden Hotel in honour of The President of Namibia and Ministers. Mr Rupert Goodman and Lord Hurd of Westwell CH CBE were the hosts.

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2006

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal presents the FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism to Mr Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2006

Reception for FIRST Responsible Capitalism Award presented by HRH The Princess Royal

Lunch in honour of the Chinese Ambassador

Lunch in honour of H.E. Zha Peixin, Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China

Reception in honour of H.E. Abdelaziz Bouteflika

Reception in honour of H.E. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of Algeria and Ministers

Dinner in honour of the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan

A dinner was held on 6th March 2006 at The Ritz Hotel in honour of Mr Kassymzhomart Tokaev, Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan.

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2005

Reception for FIRST Responsible Capitalism Award presented by General Sir Mike Jackson CB CBE DSO ADC Gen Chief of the General Staff

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2005

Sir Mike Jackson presented the FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism to Mr Alan Wood CBE, Chief Executive of Siemens Plc, and the Special Advocacy Award to Martin Wolf CBE, Associate Editor of the Financial Times.

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2005

Lord Howe of Aberavon presents the International Award for Responsible Capitalism to Mr Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Chairman of the Ayala Corporation.

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2005

Presentation of FIRST Responsible Capitalism Award by the Rt Hon Lord Howe of Aberavon to Mr Jaime Zobel de Ayala.

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2004

The Lord Chief Justice, The Rt Hon Lord Woolf presents the International Award for Responsible Capitalism to Mr Morris Tabaksblat KBE, Chairman of Reed Elsevier.

Breakfast in Honour of Rt Hon Michael Howard QC MP

Breakfast in Honour of Rt Hon Michael Howard QC MP, Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2003

Reception for FIRST Responsible Capitalism Award presented byThe Most Rev & Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams PC FBA Archbishop of Canterbury

FIRST Award for Responsible Capitalism 2003

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams presents International Award for Responsible Capitalism to Dr. Daniel Vasella, Chairman and CEO of Novartis AG.

Luncheon in honour of the Chinese Ambassador

Luncheon in honour of H.E. Ma Zhengang, Chinese Ambassador