2020
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Czech Republic has successfully concluded its Chairmanship of the OSCE Human Dimension Committee
,17.12.2020 / 12:56 | Aktualizováno: 03.03.2023 / 10:20
With a special meeting of the OSCE Human Dimension Committee (HDC) focusing on the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Paris Charter for a New Europe, the Czech Republic has successfully… more ►
Minister Petříček held talks with his North Macedonian counterpart Osmani
,16.12.2020 / 11:13 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček met with the North Macedonia Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani at the Czernin Palace on 15 December 2020. The ministers mainly discussed the current… more ►
MFA Commemorates Human Rights Day
,09.12.2020 / 16:22 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
MFA commemorates Human Rights Day on December 10, which marks the day of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The Declaration was a firm commitment by the signatory… more ►
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Decided to Strenghten the Embassy in Israel
,03.12.2020 / 13:00 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic decided to strengthen the Embassy in Israel during the first half of the 2021. At the moment, the Czech republic is represented by an Embassy and… more ►
Minister Petříček held a telephone call with his Israeli counterpart Ashkenazi
,02.12.2020 / 21:58 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček held a telephone call with his Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi. The Ministers followed up on their friendly exchange… more ►
Minister Petříček took part in the Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean
,27.11.2020 / 15:42 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On Friday, November 27, 2020, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček participated in the historically fifth Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), which was due to the… more ►
Together to combat violence against women. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs joins "Orange the World!"
,25.11.2020 / 08:30 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
Employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic in Prague and at embassies, led by Minister Tomáš Petříček, have joined the UN campaign against gender-based violence "Orange… more ►
Minister Petříček spoke at The International Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue Conference
,06.11.2020 / 11:37 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
Minister od foreign affairs Tomáš Petříček apoke at the fifth international conference dedicated to Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue in Prague yesterday. The event has been organized… more ►
Minister Petříček discussed human rights with Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka
,12.10.2020 / 11:23 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček received Nigerian writer, human rights activist and first African Nobel laureate in literature, Wole Soyinka, on Friday, 9 October 2020. The main topics of their… more ►
The Czech Republic among the states initiating the Moscow Mechanism vis-à-vis Belarus
,08.10.2020 / 13:31 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
In connection with the post-election situation in Belarus and with regard to serious violations of human rights in the country, the Czech Republic and 16 other OSCE participating States (Belgium,… more ►
Minister Petříček in Bern discussed strengthening trade and relations between Switzerland and the EU
,07.10.2020 / 12:07 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček met with his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis on Tuesday, 6 October 2020 in Bern. The meeting focused on the support of Czech-Swiss trade and… more ►
Minister Petříček held talks with new Polish Foreign Minister Rau on security and Belarus
,02.10.2020 / 14:19 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček met with his Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau on Thursday, 1 October 2020. The main topics of discussion were security policy and transatlantic… more ►
The Meeting of Council of Europe Committee of Legal Advisers on Public International Law (CAHDI) took place in the Czech Republic for the first time
,29.09.2020 / 16:10 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
A regular meeting of the CAHDI was held for the first time in the Czech Republic on September 24 and 25, 2020, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic was in a hybrid mode, so many delegates… more ►
Minister Petříček at 75th UN General Assembly
,21.09.2020 / 10:58 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček will participate, with a pre-recorded message, in the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United… more ►
Important COVID-19 measures for foreigners
,20.09.2020 / 11:02 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
Important information regarded COVID-19 measures for people coming to the Czech Republic: On-line arrivals form for the Czech Republic & the obligation to wear face masks. more ►
Minister Petříček met with his Greek counterpart Dendias
,18.09.2020 / 17:43 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On 18 September 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Tomáš Petříček, received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Nikolaos Dendias, at the Cernin… more ►
The Czech Republic will help Greece with the consequences of the devastating fire in the migration facility of Moria on the island of Lesbos
,16.09.2020 / 11:44 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On Friday, the 11th of September 2020, Minister Tomáš Petříček decided to release EUR 100 000 from the budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as urgent assistance to Greece to deal with the… more ►
Successful conduct of the 28th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
,14.09.2020 / 14:26 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
The 28th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum was held in the Černín Palace from 10 to 11 September. It was the first international conference with present delegates held at the MFA headquarters… more ►
Minister Petříček met with Pavel Latushko, a member of the Coordination Council of Belarus's opposition
,11.09.2020 / 11:19 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On Thursday, 10 September 2020, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček met with Pavel Latushko, a member of the Coordination Council of Belarus's opposition. Their conversation covered… more ►
State Secretary M. Stašek received the Ambassador of Peru
,04.09.2020 / 13:50 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Miloslav Stašek received the Ambassador of Peru, Liliana de Olarte, on September 3, 2020. Strengthening bilateral cooperation and possibilities… more ►
The Czech Republic announced its candidate for Secretary-General of the OECD, Vladimír Dlouhý
,03.09.2020 / 15:41 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On Thursday, 3 September 2020, Czech Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček introduced the country's candidate for Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),… more ►
Czech Republic to provide another CZK 10m to Belarus following recommendation of the MFA
,25.08.2020 / 14:02 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On Monday, 24 August 2020, the Czech government approved a proposal by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish a fund to help Belarusians affected by the repressions of the local regime.… more ►
Minister Petříček held talks in Pilsen with US Secretary of State Pompeo
,12.08.2020 / 14:32 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček met on Tuesday, 11 August 2020 with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who kicked off his Central European trip in the Czech Republic. The heads… more ►
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček received Ambassador of Tunisia Mrs. Yosra Souiden
,15.07.2020 / 15:59 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On 15 July, 2020, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic received Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia Mrs. Yosra Souiden. They discussed bilateral relations, planned visits and… more ►
Minister Petříček met with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Zakharieva
,10.07.2020 / 09:27 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On 9 July 2020, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček met with Deputy Prime Minister for Judicial Reform and Foreign Minister of Bulgaria Ekaterina Zakharieva. The ministers discussed… more ►
Deputy Minister Povejšil Addressed the Informal Ministerial Meeting on the Horn of Africa
,09.07.2020 / 09:36 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On 8 July 2020, Deputy Minister Martin Povejšil took part in the informal ministerial meeting between the EU and other partners on the Horn of Africa, convened at the initiative of Finland. more ►
State Secretary Stašek received the Ambassador of Tanzania
,03.07.2020 / 14:04 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On July 2, 2020, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Miloslav Stašek received the Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania Abdallah Saleh Possi. Topics of mutual economic… more ►
Priorities and achievements of the CZ V4 PRES
,30.06.2020 / 10:31 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
In its V4 Presidency, the Czech Republic, under the motto „V4Reasonable Europe“, has tried to apply a rational, pragmatic and constructive approach, put emphasis on European agenda… more ►
Declaration of the MFA on the 75th Anniversary of the Signing of the UN Charter (26 June 1945)
,26.06.2020 / 10:08 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
June 26 marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter. The Charter was signed at a founding conference in San Francisco on June 26 1945 by 50 countries including the… more ►
Václav Havel & Jiří Dienstbier Journalism Fellowships 2020/2021 – Call for Application
,24.06.2020 / 10:00 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty inform about proceeding of applications for journalism fellowships: Václav Havel Journalism Fellowship and… more ►
Videoconference of the V4 Ministers and Turkey
,19.06.2020 / 11:54 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On June 19, 2020, a video teleconference meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers of the Visegrad Group (V4) and Turkey took place. The meeting was called together by the Czech Republic as the V4… more ►
Minister Petříček received the new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea
,18.06.2020 / 14:17 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On 18th June 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Tomáš Petříček, met with the new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Czech Republic, Kim Tae-jin. The main topics… more ►
Czech Republic is actively involved in the Coalition for the Sahel
,12.06.2020 / 21:14 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On 12 June 2020, Deputy Minister Martin Povejšil attended the first Foreign Affairs Ministers video teleconferencing meeting of the Coalition for the Sahel. more ►
Division of EU Countries According to the COVID-19 Risk Factor
,12.06.2020 / 16:36 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
As of 15 June 2020 based on evaluation of epidemiologic situation, the EU+ countries will be divided into three groups according to a level of risk of COVID-19 – low (green), medium… more ►
Videoconference of EU State Secretaries on the upcoming German Presidency of the Council of the EU and other current issues
,12.06.2020 / 14:23 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On Friday June 12, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Miloslav Stašek represented the Czech Republic in the videoconference of State Secretaries of the Ministries of Foreign… more ►
Videoconference of the EU Member States and Eastern Partnership Foreign Affairs Ministers
,12.06.2020 / 09:37 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On June 11, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Tomáš Petříček took part in the videoconference of the EU Member States and Eastern Partnership Foreign Affairs Ministers. The… more ►
Joint Press Release of V4 and NB8 Presiding Countries
,03.06.2020 / 10:00 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
The 8th annual meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Visegrad Group and Nordic-Baltic Eight was held on June 3rd, 2020 in the videoconference format, upon the joint invitation of the Czech… more ►
Deputy Minister Chmelař received the Ambassador of Georgia
,22.05.2020 / 09:22 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On May 20, 2020, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aleš Chmelař received Ambassador of Georgia to the Czech Republic Mariam Rakviashvili. Bilateral relations, coronavirus crisis and Eastern… more ►
The MFA will support the online broadcasting of concerts at the Prague Spring Festival
,07.05.2020 / 16:41 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
This year's Prague Spring International Music Festival is exceptional, as the audience will not be present in the concert halls. The alternative programme will consist of 11 concerts, which will… more ►
The MFA will help promote the Musicians to Scientists project
,07.05.2020 / 16:35 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
On Wednesday, 13 May 2020, a music festival will take place in the Lucerna Music Bar from 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm, with several groups and musicians thanking all scientists and experts for their… more ►
Czech humanitarian response to COVID-19 pandemic
,14.04.2020 / 10:55 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
In relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic combines repatriation assistance to stranded Czech citizens abroad with humanitarian assistance to most… more ►
Traveling During the State of Emergency
,09.04.2020 / 11:00 | Aktualizováno: 03.03.2023 / 10:20
Important notice: In line with the Resolution of the Government No. 387, as of April 14th, 2020 only selected categories of persons may cross the borders in the intervals shorter than 14 days -… more ►
V4 Foreign Ministers Discussed the Future of the Eastern Partnership
,08.04.2020 / 14:45 | Aktualizováno: 02.03.2023 / 16:05
A videoconference regarding V4 and Eastern Partnership was held on April 8, 2020. The main topic was the future of the Eastern Partnership ahead of the planned June summit that is expected to… more ►
Teleconference of foreign ministers of the V4 countries and Germany
,13.03.2020 / 12:36 | Aktualizováno: 03.03.2023 / 10:20
On the initiative of the Czech Presidency of the V4 Group, a video conference of the foreign ministers of the V4 countries and Germany took place on Friday, 13 March 2020. The originally planned… more ►
Deputy Minister Tlapa received Ambassador of Tunisia Souiden
,05.03.2020 / 16:43 | Aktualizováno: 03.03.2023 / 10:20
On 5 March 2020, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Martin Tlapa received new Ambassador of Tunisia in the Czech Republic Madame Yosra Souiden. Their conversation concerned bilateral cooperation,… more ►
The Czernin Palace hosted a meeting of foreign ministers of the V4 and the Western Balkans
,28.02.2020 / 14:47 | Aktualizováno: 03.03.2023 / 10:20
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic hosted a meeting of foreign ministers of the V4 countries and the Western Balkans in the Czernin Palace on Thursday, 27 February 2020.… more ►
Deputy Minister Grmelová attended "Environmental Protection and Human Rights" conference
,27.02.2020 / 14:12 | Aktualizováno: 03.03.2023 / 10:20
On 27th February 2020, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Anita Grmelová attended in Strasbourg a high-level conference on the theme "Environmental Protection and Human… more ►
Minister Petříček met with North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Dimitrov
,27.02.2020 / 09:50 | Aktualizováno: 03.03.2023 / 10:20
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček met with the North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov on Wednesday, 26 February 2020. One of the topics of the meeting was foreign… more ►
Czech Republic Sent Material Aid to China to Fight the Coronavirus
,14.02.2020 / 15:41 | Aktualizováno: 03.03.2023 / 10:20
The Czech Republic sent material aid to China to help fight the coronavirus on Thursday, 13 February 2020. More than four tons of medical supplies are en route from the National Humanitarian Aid… more ►
Foreign ministers of the Czech Republic and Ukraine met in Prague
,05.02.2020 / 11:32 | Aktualizováno: 03.03.2023 / 10:20
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister officially visited the Czech Republic for the first time in five years. Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček received Vadym Prystaiko at the Czernin… more ►
Deputy Minister Chmelař held consultations in Estonia
,22.01.2020 / 10:33 | Aktualizováno: 03.03.2023 / 10:20
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Aleš Chmelař conducted consultations in Estonia on 22 January 2020. He met Deputy Minister of Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs for the… more ►