Ambassador Visits Al-Kadhimiya Temple in Baghdad
,10.03.2025 / 16:22 | Aktualizováno: 10.03.2025 / 16:40
On March 10, 2025, Ambassador Šnaidauf visited one of the largest Shiia shrines in Baghdad. It was a great opportunity to get acquainted with parts of the rich culture, religion and history of the Republic of Iraq. more ►
Ambassador visits sponsored mobile clinic in Sinjar mountains
,21.02.2025 / 07:22 | Aktualizováno: 27.02.2025 / 08:11
There is a mobile clinic that provides basic care for people in the remote areas of Sinjar Mountains. The project of this mobile clinic is receiving financing from the official Czech Development Program - CzechAid this year. On Friday February… more ►
Project in support of equitable education for children of returnees and internally displaced
,20.02.2025 / 10:52 | Aktualizováno: 10.03.2025 / 16:54
Czech non-governmental organization People in Need (Člověk v tísni) implemented a project supporting access to education of children. On February 19, 2025, the Ambassador had an opportunity to personally visit the school in Shaqlawa that… more ►
Prime Minister Fiala: Iraq could become one of the important suppliers of oil to the Czech Republic
,17.02.2025 / 09:10 | Aktualizováno: 17.02.2025 / 09:40
Prague - Iraq is one of the Czech Republic's main partners in the Middle East and could become one of the important suppliers of oil to the Czech Republic, said Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) after today's meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister… more ►
The President of the Czech Republic received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq
,17.02.2025 / 08:57 | Aktualizováno: 17.02.2025 / 09:14
On Thursday, 13 February 2025, President Petr Pavel received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, at Prague Castle. more ►
Prime Minister Fiala discussed oil imports and trade development with Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani
,17.02.2025 / 08:14 | Aktualizováno: 17.02.2025 / 09:17
On Thursday, 13 February 2025, Prime Minister Petr Fiala met with his Iraqi counterpart Mohamed Shiya Al-Sudani at the Straka's Academy. The leaders discussed the strengthening of trade relations, in particular the possible import of Iraqi oil… more ►
Representatives of NAHRI NGO signed contract for their Mobile Clinic project in Sinjar Mountains
,02.02.2025 / 11:20 | Aktualizováno: 03.02.2025 / 12:40
Czech Republic will support project of Mobile Clinic in 2025 implemented by NAHRI Humanity Organization, under the Small Scale Project scheme of CzechAid. The project will receive funding of 500.000,- czech crowns. more ►
An Exhibition Mapping life of Mrs. Vlasta Kalálová has been opened in Baghdad
,30.01.2025 / 14:15 | Aktualizováno: 03.02.2025 / 10:20
On January 30, 2025 the Embassy of the Czech Republic opened an exhibition mapping life of Mrs. Vlasta Kalálová, a Czech doctor who opened a private clinic in Baghdad one hundred years ago (in 1925). The exhibition is now available in the… more ►
Ambassador meets President of Civil Aviation Authority
,30.01.2025 / 11:46 | Aktualizováno: 03.02.2025 / 10:16
On January 30, 2025, Ambassador met the President of Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). more ►
Ambassador met Minister of Finance
,29.01.2025 / 17:34 | Aktualizováno: 30.01.2025 / 07:34
On January 29, 2025, Ambassador met Minister of Finance of Iraq Mrs. Taif Sami Mohammed to discuss possible cooperation between Czechia and Iraq. more ►
Ambassador meets Advisor of PM Dr. Khalid Al-Yaqoobi
,29.01.2025 / 06:52 | Aktualizováno: 30.01.2025 / 07:40
On January 29, 2025, Ambassador Jan Šnaidauf met Dr. Khalid Al-Yaqoobi to discuss naw ways to further increase bilateral cooperation between Iraq and Czechia. more ►
Ambassador meets Chairman of the Security Sector Reform Support Committee
,22.01.2025 / 15:44 | Aktualizováno: 23.01.2025 / 16:20
On January 22, 2025, the Ambassador met the the Chairman of the Security Sector Reform Support Committee Dr Saifaldin Z. Al-Darraji. more ►
Ambasador meets Head of European Department of MoFA
,22.01.2025 / 15:39 | Aktualizováno: 28.01.2025 / 06:17
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Ambassador met the Director of European Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq. They discussed the development of bilateral relations and other developments of mutual interest. more ►
Ambassador discussed possible cooperation with Minister of Environment
,20.01.2025 / 15:02 | Aktualizováno: 21.01.2025 / 10:13
On January 20, 2025, the Czech Ambassador was received by the Iraqi Minister of the Environment, Dr. Hallo Al-Askari. Minister presented Iraq's chalenges and priorities in the field of environment. On that occasion, Ambassador presented concrete… more ►
Representatives of HEKAB foundation visited Czech Embassy
,15.01.2025 / 10:59 | Aktualizováno: 18.01.2025 / 11:13
On January 15, 2025, representatives of HEKAB Foundation for relief and Sustainable Development met with the Head of Development Section of the Embassy. They presented their NGO, presented their current activities, and discussed posibilities of… more ►
Ambassador met with representatives of NGO "ISEN"
,14.01.2025 / 14:25 | Aktualizováno: 14.01.2025 / 14:40
On January 14, 2025, representatives of the non-governmental organization ISEN visited the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Baghdad. This organization focuses on the promotion and issues of human rights and sustainable development. more ►
Ambassador met Minister of Water
,12.01.2025 / 14:23 | Aktualizováno: 14.01.2025 / 14:30
On January 12, 2025, Jan Šnaidauf met with the Minister of Water Resources Aoun Diab Abdullah to discuss the possible involvement of Czech companies in water management projects in Iraq. On that occasion, Ambassador gave the Minister list of… more ►
Discussion with Iraqi civil society on situation in the country
,10.12.2024 / 15:11 | Aktualizováno: 19.12.2024 / 06:47
On the occasion of the Human Rights Day this year, the Czech Embassy in Baghdad invited representatives of Iraqi non-governmental organizations for a breakfast on 10 December 2024. This is Czechia’s tradition, inspired by a famous… more ►
Ambassador visits the Najaf province
,09.12.2024 / 07:45 | Aktualizováno: 11.12.2024 / 12:27
On December 8 and 9, 2024, the Czech Ambassador visited province of Najaf. During this trip, he met (1) the Governor as well as the Chairman and members of the Provincial Council, and the Chamber of Commerce, he also met (2) religious and tribal… more ►
Czech Embassy joins the campaign to end violence against women
,25.11.2024 / 13:57 | Aktualizováno: 21.01.2025 / 09:46
Every year on 25 November, the EU marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to renew its commitment to eradicate violence against women and girls in the EU and beyond. more ►
NGO Caritas Iraq visits our Embassy
,24.11.2024 / 16:28 | Aktualizováno: 24.11.2024 / 17:44
On November 24, 2024, representatives of the non-governmental organization Caritas Iraq visited our Embassy. In the past, the NGO Caritas Iraq implemented some projects financed by Czech Aid. more ►
Ambassador Jan Šnaidauf visits the National Museum of Iraq
,10.11.2024 / 17:07 | Aktualizováno: 10.11.2024 / 18:34
Iraq is known in the world as the "cradle of civilizations". There are many valuable archaeological sites in Iraq, documenting the history of mankind, some dating back to 6000 BC. Czech Ambassador visited the Iraqi Museum and had the opportunity… more ►
Czech Embassy financed Al-Rihla NGO and their Clean Iraq Campaigns
,10.11.2024 / 17:05 | Aktualizováno: 10.11.2024 / 18:26
During 2024, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Baghdad supported NGO Al-Rihla and its Clean Iraq project with IQD 29,780,375.00 (approx. USD 19,900 or CZK 470,000). more ►
HE Ambassador Šnaidauf has been received by Prime Minister Al-Sudani
,10.11.2024 / 10:45 | Aktualizováno: 24.11.2024 / 20:07
Prime Minister of Iraq Mr. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Iraq, Mr. Jan Šnaidauf, at the Prime Minister's Office in Baghdad on November 10, 2024. more ►
Ambassador meets President of Iraq again
,24.10.2024 / 17:25 | Aktualizováno: 24.10.2024 / 17:39
Yesterday, 23 October 2024, Ambassador Jan Šnaidauf was again received by H.E. Dr. Abdullatif Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq, so as to discuss an outlook into the nearest future. more ►
Ambassador Jan Snaidauf presents his credentials to President of Iraq
,18.09.2024 / 17:20 | Aktualizováno: 28.09.2024 / 17:50
On September 18, 2024, the new Czech Ambassador Mr. Jan Snaidauf presented his credentials to the President of Iraq, Dr. Abdullatif Rashid. more ►
New Ambassador of the Czech Republic handed over copies of credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq
,05.09.2024 / 09:28 | Aktualizováno: 05.09.2024 / 09:56
Just 3.5 hours after his landing at Baghdad International Airport, the new Czech Ambassador handed over copies of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq. more ►
Youth from Basra takes part in robotic classes thanks to Development Aid from Czech Republic
,24.07.2024 / 14:00 | Aktualizováno: 29.07.2024 / 16:00
In 2024, the Czech Republic will support a project to popularize technical education among young people in Iraq with the amount of CZK 494,639.00. The project is implemented by the local non-governmental organization Science Camp from Basra. The… more ►
Minister of Oil receives Czech Ambassador to Iraq
,22.07.2024 / 18:35 | Aktualizováno: 22.07.2024 / 19:01
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs - Minister of Oil, Mr. Hayyan Abdul Ghani, received on Monday July 22, 2024 the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Iraq, Mr. Petr Štěpánek. more ►
Ambassador Petr Štěpánek met with President of Iraq
,21.07.2024 / 18:21 | Aktualizováno: 21.07.2024 / 18:36
On 21 July 2024, the President of Iraq, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received the Czech Ambassador, Mr. Peter Štěpánek, at the Baghdad Palace, on the occasion of the end of his tour in Iraq. more ►
Ambassador Petr Štěpánek met today National Security Advisor Qasim Al-Araji
,21.07.2024 / 15:54 | Aktualizováno: 21.07.2024 / 16:08
The media office of the National Security Advisor in a statement, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that “The National Security Advisor, Qasim Al-Araji, received in his office the Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Baghdad,… more ►
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister receives Ambassadors of the Czech Republic and Spain (MoFA)
,20.07.2024 / 09:12 | Aktualizováno: 21.07.2024 / 18:15
16 July 2024 - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received at his office in Baghdad the Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Mr. Peter Štepánek, and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain, Mr. Pedro Martínez Avial, to mark… more ►
Iraq and Czechia discuss enhancing exchange and opening partnership
,17.04.2024 / 15:20 | Aktualizováno: 17.04.2024 / 15:29
PM Muhammed S. Al-Sudani discussed on Tuesday, at his residence in Washington D.C., with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala the possibility of enhancing exchange and opening partnership opportunities with Czech companies. more ►
Ambassador met Minister of Finance
,26.03.2024 / 10:00 | Aktualizováno: 26.03.2024 / 11:08
H.E. Ambassador Petr Štěpánek met the Minister of Finance Mrs. Taif Sami, on March 26, 2024. The main topics of their meeting were preparation of bilateral agreements and planned visit of the Prime Minister of Iraq to Prague. more ►
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine
,24.02.2024 / 12:01 | Aktualizováno: 24.02.2024 / 12:10
Two years ago, Vladimir Putin launched a massive neo-colonial war against Ukraine, however, Russia's aggression has been going on for 10 years - since 2014, when its army annexed Crimea and sparked the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine. Russia's… more ►
Ambassador Visits the Port of Faw
,25.01.2024 / 12:51 | Aktualizováno: 25.01.2024 / 13:07
Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Mr. Peter Štepánek, visited the newly constructed Iraqi Port of Faw on January 23, 2024. more ►
Ambassador met with National Security Advisor Mr. Qasim Al-Araji
,22.01.2024 / 09:50 | Aktualizováno: 22.01.2024 / 10:07
The National Security Adviser, Qasim Al-Araji, received in his office on Sunday 21-1-2024, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Baghdad, Peter Štepánek. more ►
Mr. Ambassador met Minister of Industry and Minerals
,28.11.2023 / 17:54 | Aktualizováno: 28.11.2023 / 18:11
H.E. Ambassador Petr Štěpánek was received by the Iraqi Minister of Industry Khaled Battal Al Najm. The main topic of the meeting was the forthcoming meeting of the joint Czech-Iraqi Commission for Economic Cooperation - planned to take place in… more ►
International Day of Human Rights - December 10
,21.11.2023 / 08:18 | Aktualizováno: 21.11.2023 / 18:54
Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human… more ►
Embassy of the Czech Republic joins campaign against Gender-Based Violence
,17.11.2023 / 08:29 | Aktualizováno: 22.11.2023 / 12:31
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international civil society led campaign that takes place each year. It commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on 10… more ►
National Holiday: Fight for Freedom and Democracy
,16.11.2023 / 16:55 | Aktualizováno: 16.11.2023 / 17:14
November 17 is being observed as a national holiday in the Czech Republic and in Slovakia. This day commemorates Fight for Freedom and Democracy and also political role of Students. more ►
Former foreign minister Karel Schwarzenberg dies at age of 85
,14.11.2023 / 14:12 | Aktualizováno: 15.11.2023 / 08:24
Former foreign minister, MP, senator and honorary chairman of TOP 09 party Karel Schwarzenberg has died at the age of 85 after a long illness. The one-time presidential candidate, noted for his pro-European views, had been hospitalised in Vienna… more ►
Mr. Ambassador met with Minister of Transport
,31.10.2023 / 13:35 | Aktualizováno: 31.10.2023 / 15:01
On October 30, 2023, Ambassador Petr Štěpánek held talks with the Iraqi Minister of Transport Razak Muhibis Al-Saadawi. more ►
Mr. Ambassador met with Minister of Defense
,31.10.2023 / 13:32 | Aktualizováno: 31.10.2023 / 15:04
Czech Ambassador Petr Štěpánek held talks with Iraqi Minister of Defense Thabet Muhammad Al-Abbasi in minister's office on October 29, 2023. more ►
State Secretary Rubeš visits Iraq
,04.10.2023 / 17:49 | Aktualizováno: 05.10.2023 / 10:32
State Secretary of the Czech Foreign Ministry - Mr. Radek Rubeš had visited Iraq on October 4 and 5, 2023. more ►
Minister Lipavský concludes his two-day working trip to the Middle East in Iraq
,25.05.2023 / 15:59 | Aktualizováno: 27.05.2023 / 16:06
On Thursday, 25 May 2023, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský held talks with Iraqi officials in Baghdad on deepening political and economic cooperation and on the possibilities of Czech companies' involvement in the ongoing reconstruction and… more ►
Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel
,14.03.2023 / 14:00 | Aktualizováno: 26.03.2023 / 15:08
Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel, a former army general who has extensive experience in the military and international relations. President Pavel's inauguration ceremony took place on 9th March 2023, marking the start of his… more ►
Humanitarian Aid from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Helped Ukrainian Refugees with Shelter and Medical Care
,28.02.2023 / 15:13 | Aktualizováno: 28.02.2023 / 15:24
The Czech Republic has actively been providing aid to Ukraine since the first day of Russian aggression. In addition to supplying weapons and military equipment and receiving hundreds of thousands of refugees or voluntary collections of citizens… more ►
Czechia sends hundreds of heavy military systems worth tens of billions to Ukraine during the first year of Russian invasion
,26.02.2023 / 08:50 | Aktualizováno: 26.02.2023 / 09:00
In the first year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Czechia has delivered dozens of tanks, combat and armoured vehicles and other heavy military systems to Ukraine. Roughly one third of the material came from the Czech Army, the rest was… more ►
Ambassador Petr Štěpánek visited Iraqi National Security Advisor Al-Araji
,31.10.2022 / 15:08 | Aktualizováno: 31.10.2022 / 15:28
On October 30, 2022, Ambassador Petr Štěpánek paid a visit to the National Security Advisor of the Republic of Iraq, Qasim Muhammad Jalal Al-Araji. Together they discussed the security situation in Iraq and cooperation in the security field with… more ►
Do you want to help Ukraine?
,10.03.2022 / 12:49 | Aktualizováno: 10.03.2022 / 13:19
In reaction to Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic together with the Ukrainian Embassy in Prague created a system of immediate acquisition and shipment of military equipment to Ukraine,… more ►
Statements on the attack against the Prime Minister of Iraq
,08.11.2021 / 11:08 | Aktualizováno: 08.11.2021 / 11:28
Statements by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell and Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek on the attack against the Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi more ►
Ambassador Petr Štěpánek visited the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center
,31.10.2021 / 11:44 | Aktualizováno: 31.10.2021 / 12:52
On October 30, 2021, Ambassador Petr Štěpánek paid a visit to the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) military base, met with Deputy Director Aaron Burge and the Czech Liaison Officer Lt. Col. Stanislav Coufal. He also visited the… more ►
Ambassador Petr Štěpánek handed over his credentials
,19.10.2021 / 18:28 | Aktualizováno: 19.10.2021 / 19:54
Czech Ambassador Mr Petr Štěpánek handed over his letter of credence to the Iraqi President Mr Barham Salih more ►
Statement by the Czech Embassy on the assassination of Dr. Husham al-Hashimi
,07.07.2020 / 12:10 | Aktualizováno: 07.07.2020 / 16:11
Statement by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Baghdad more ►
Events to commemorate 100th anniversary of the Czech(oslovak) Republic
,06.11.2018 / 15:46 | Aktualizováno: 06.11.2018 / 15:51
Embassy of the Czech Republic organised several events to commemorate 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic (on 28th October). more ►
First Deputy Police Chief of the Czech Police visits Iraq
,14.05.2018 / 11:45 | Aktualizováno: 14.05.2018 / 15:55
Brig.Gen. Martin Vondřášek, the First Deputy Police Chief of the Police of the Czech Republic visited Iraq between 8th and 10th May. He participated in an opening ceremony of the new training compound at Camp Dublin, training grounds for Iraqi… more ►
Czech MoFA's 2018 Humanitarian Projects for Iraq
,28.03.2018 / 13:27 | Aktualizováno: 28.03.2018 / 13:30
On 9th March 2018 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic approved humanitarian projects of the Ministry in 2018. Four projects have been selected for implementation in Iraq, with total amount of grants reaching CZK 19,77m (over USD 0… more ►
Ambassador Jan Vyčítal visited Ramadi, talked with the Anbar Governor
,14.03.2018 / 12:48 | Aktualizováno: 14.03.2018 / 14:54
On 13 March 2018, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Jan Vyčítal paid visit to Ramadi. The objective of the visit was to meet the Governor of the Anbar province, Mr. Muhammed Al-Halbusi and officials of the… more ►
Admission of Visa Applicants and need to have an Appointment
,29.11.2017 / 10:05 | Aktualizováno: 07.02.2022 / 15:24
Please note that the Embassy in Baghdad can receive visa applications only from diplomatic and/or service passport holders only. Other Iraqi applicants are advised to make their appointments with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Beirut,… more ►
Czech National Day celebration in Baghdad
,29.10.2017 / 13:57 | Aktualizováno: 01.11.2017 / 09:03
On 25 October 2017, a state reception celebrating the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Czech Republic (28 October 1918) was held in the representational premises of the Warwick Babylon Hotel in Baghdad. In attendance were more than 180… more ►
Local EU Statement on the liberation of Tell Afar and the Nineveh Province
,01.09.2017 / 17:41 | Aktualizováno: 04.09.2017 / 14:07
The European Union Delegation to Iraq issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Iraq: more ►
Czech Prime Minister Sobotka visits Baghdad to discuss reconstruction of Iraq
,27.08.2017 / 17:39 | Aktualizováno: 03.09.2017 / 18:16
Mr. Bohuslav Sobotka, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, visited Baghdad on 26-27 August 2017, accompanied by representatives of the Czech ministries of foreign affairs and defense and the Czech army's chief of staff. The visit comes at what… more ►
Government scholarship for Iraqi citizens for university studies in the Czech Republic
,04.08.2017 / 12:01 | Aktualizováno: 29.10.2017 / 14:47
The Government of the Czech Republic, in cooperation with UNESCO, offers one scholarship for university studies in the Czech Republic, starting in the academic year 2018/2019, for Iraqi citizens. more ►
Czech Police experts arrive to reinforce international training programme for Iraqi police
,03.04.2017 / 16:02 | Aktualizováno: 25.07.2017 / 11:07
On 31 March 2017, five Czech Police experts arrived in Baghdad to join in a training programme for Iraqi police recruits, under the framework of the Global Coalition against ISIL. more ►
Czech Army Chief of Staff meets Czech military surgical team in Anbar
,23.03.2017 / 17:13 | Aktualizováno: 03.04.2017 / 16:47
General Josef Bečvář, the Chief of Staff of the Czech Army, has paid a visit to Ayn al-Asad Military Base in Iraq's Anbar Province on 22 March 2017, as a gesture of support for the Czech Army's team of surgical staff, which operates at the base… more ►
Czech defence industries at IQDEX 2017
,08.03.2017 / 19:42 | Aktualizováno: 03.04.2017 / 16:47
Czech defence producers achieved important visibility at the 6th International Defence Exhibition in Iraq (IQDEX), held in Baghdad on 5-7 March 2017 under the official auspices of the Minister of Interior of the Republic of Iraq. more ►
Local EU statement on the liberation of eastern Mosul
,26.01.2017 / 20:15 | Aktualizováno: 03.04.2017 / 17:18
Baghdad, Iraq – 26 January 2017 – The European Union Delegation to Iraq issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Iraq: more ►
Czech Defense Minister visits Czech Air Force advisors at Balad Air Base
,23.11.2016 / 17:10 | Aktualizováno: 03.04.2017 / 17:26
Martin Stropnický, Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic, paid a two-day working visit to Iraq on 22-23 November 2016. more ►
MFA Statement Following the Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad
,05.07.2016 / 14:34 | Aktualizováno: 03.04.2017 / 17:19
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic strongly condemns the weekend terrorist attacks in Baghdad that have until now killed over 200 people and seriously injured many others. The cowardly attacks that were carried out during the… more ►