Brazil 2016: The Reality Beyond the Headlines - with Ambassador Eduardo dos Santos

Canning House is delighted to welcome the recently appointed Ambassador of Brazil to the UK, HE Eduardo dos Santos, to speak at a round-table briefing. Ambassador dos Santos will give an overview of the economy, political situation and business climate, and attempt to portray a real picture of the situation in Brazil currently.

Ambassador dos Santos has held various high-level positions at the Ministry of External Relations and other government agencies. He served at the embassies in Moscow, Buenos Aires and London (twice), and subsequently as ambassador in Montevideo, Bern and Asunción. He has also served as advisor to the office of the Foreign Minister (1986-1989 and 1992-1993), special advisor to the office of the Finance Minister (1993) and diplomatic advisor to the President (1999-2002). He held the office of Secretary-General at the Ministry of External Relations from 2013, before being appointed as Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2015.

Peter Collecott, Canning House trustee and former British Ambassador to Brazil will chair the briefing.

This event will be conducted under the Chatham House rule and is intended for corporate members of Canning House. If you would like to attend please send expressions of interest to [email protected].

Registration is from 8.15am for an 8.30am start.