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Minister Lipavský attended a meeting of the V4 countries and Turkey in Budapest

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On Tuesday, 21 December 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský attended a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Visegrad Group and Turkey in Budapest. more ►

Jan Lipavský was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on 17 December 2021

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He served in the Chamber of Deputies for four years as Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security. In addition, he was a member of the Standing Committee on Hybrid… more ►

General Affairs Council endorsed the eighteen-month Trio Programme

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At the General Affairs Council (GAC) held in Brussels on Tuesday 14 December 2021, the EU Member States endorsed the 18-month programme of the future French, Czech and Swedish Presidencies. The… more ►

Czech Republic Appreciates the Work of Human Rights Defenders

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On 10 December, to mark the occasion of Human Rights Day, Acting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs David Konecký met with foreign human rights defenders living in the Czech Republic in order to… more ►

The Third Prague 5G Security Conference has ended

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One of the world's biggest cybersecurity events has ended. Due to the pandemic measures, the event, organized by the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) in coordination with… more ►

Czech MFA has joined the Orange the World campaign against gender-based violence

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Employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic in Prague and at embassies abroad, led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Jakub Kulhánek, joined the UN Women campaign… more ►

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Central and Eastern Europe Robin Dunnigan has visited Prague on November 18-19, 2021

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Robin Dunnigan, Deputy Assistant Secretary responsible for Central and Eastern Europe in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, held talks with Deputy Minister for European Affairs Aleš… more ►

State Secretary Miloslav Stašek’s Meeting with Senior Director of Europe Center at the Atlantic Council

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State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Miloslav Stašek held talks with the representatives of the Atlantic Council on November 19, 2021. The meeting took place on the occasion of the… more ►

Czech glass will dominate the national pavilion at EXPO 2020 in Dubai

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From 15 to 29 November, the third rotating exposition in the Czech pavilion will be devoted to Czech glass. Indeed, glass products have traditionally been one of the main attractions of the Czech… more ►

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr., Jakub Kulhanek has opened tonight in Czernin Palace the Transatlantic Policy Forum.

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In his opening remarks he emphasized the central role of the strong transatlantic bond for the security in Europe and the importance of the close cooperation of the NATO and EU. more ►

Deputy Minister Aleš Chmelař opened a Czech-Polish conference about Russian historical narratives

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On November 9, 2021, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aleš Chmelař opened a Czech-Polish conference entitled “Czechia, Poland and the Current Russian Historical Narratives: Old Problems,… more ►

Czech AI and Robotics at EXPO 2020 in Dubai

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Visitors of Czech Pavilion at EXPO 2020 in Dubai can familiarize themselves with Czech solutions in the area of AI and robotics that form part of the temporary exhibition at the pavilion till… more ►

Deputy Minister Tlapa received delegation of the Nairobi Metropolitan Services

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On 8 November 2021, Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Tlapa received delegation of the Nairobi Metropolitan Services headed by the Deputy Director-General William K. Thuku. The visit of Kenyan… more ►

The Government approved the Reconstruction programme of the Czech Republic in the Middle East region for the period 2022-2024

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The Government of the Czech Republic has approved the Reconstruction Programme of the Czech Republic in the Middle East region for the period 2022–2024. The programme will be coordinated by… more ►

Deputy Minister Aleš Chmelař’s Meeting with Secretary General of Austria´s Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal in Vienna

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On 14 October 2021, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Europe Aleš Chmelař visited Vienna to hold talks with Secretary General of Austria´s Federal Ministry for European and… more ►

Czechia and Estonia transfer first-hand experience and increase resilience in Eastern partnership countries

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After one and a half year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the joint Czech-Estonian workshop for the benefit of our Eastern Partnership countries took place in Tallinn with the financing… more ►

Deputy Minister Tlapa received the Ambassador of the State of Israel

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On 11 October 2021, Deputy Minister Martin Tlapa received the Ambassador of the State of Israel, H. E. Ms. Anna Azari, on the occasion of the start of her diplomatic tenure in Prague. more ►

State Secretary Miloslav Stašek held talks on both sides of the Congo River

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From 3 to 5 October 2021, State Secretary Miloslav Stašek visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Congo to promote mutual relations with promising African economies. more ►

Minister Kulhánek officially asked the Scottish Football Association for an apology for the inappropriate attacks on Czech children

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On Monday, 4 October 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakub Kulhánek (ČSSD) summoned British Ambassador to the Czech Republic Nick Archer to the Czernin Palace to discuss the statement made by a… more ►

Solemn inauguration of the Czech Pavilion at World EXPO Dubai

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Martin Tlapa visited United Arab Emirates between September 28 and October 1, 2021. Over the upcoming six months, Dubai will be hosting the World EXPO and at… more ►

Czech national flag is flying over Kampala

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Martin Tlapa visited from 22 to 24 September 2021 the Republic of Uganda. Deputy Minister Tlapa with his delegation was received by President Yoweri Museveni.… more ►

Czech-Egyptian political and trade relations are on the rise

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Deputy Minister Martin Tlapa visited Egypt from 26 to 27 September 2021 to build on the recent very successful official trip of Minister Kulhánek to Cairo. With Mr. Badr Abdelatty, Deputy… more ►

The Czech Republic will help Kenya to enhance its healthcare system in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Martin Tlapa visited Kenya from 19 to 22 September 2021. He held political consultations with the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of… more ►

Court imposes penalty on Poland for non-compliance with resolution to suspend mining at Turów

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In its resolution on an interim measure of 21 May 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union ordered Poland to immediately suspend lignite mining at the Turów mine pending the judgment… more ►

Minister of Foreign Affairs to give speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York

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Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek will participate at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on 20 – 25 September 2021 as Head of the Delegation of the Czech Republic. more ►

MFA hosts the 29th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jakub Kulhánek, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Ann Linde and the Secretary General of the Organisation for Security and… more ►

Minister Kulhánek received the Ambassador of Qatar

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On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakub Kulhánek (CSSD) received in the Czernin Palace the non-resident Qatari Ambassador Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani. They… more ►

Minister Kulhánek visited Egypt, supported Czech companies and soldiers

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakub Kulhánek (ČSSD) visited Egypt at the head of a business delegation over the weekend. He and his counterpart Sameh Shoukry discussed bilateral issues,… more ►

Informal meeting of V4 Ministers of Foreign Affairs

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On 19 July 2021, the traditional informal meeting of V4 Ministers of Foreign Affairs took place in the Hungarian town of Komárom, marking the beginning of the Hungarian Presidency of the Visegrad… more ►

Deputy Minister Tlapa bids farewell to the Ambassador of the State of Israel

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On 19 July 2021, Deputy Minister Martin Tlapa received the Ambassador of the State of Israel, H. E. Mr. Daniel Meron, on the occasion of his completion of tenure in Prague. more ►

Czech Republic is successfully developing relations with South Africa, despite the pandemic

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Mr. Martin Tlapa and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa… more ►

Deputy Minister Tlapa opened the seminar "Africa's Development Dynamics 2021"

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the OECD Development Center, organized an online seminar on current socio-economic trends in Africa on 28 June. Deputy Minister Martin Tlapa… more ►

The Czech Republic has invoked international responsibility of the Russian Federation for Vrbětice

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On June 28, 2021, Mr. Martin Smolek, the Deputy Minister for Legal and Consular Section, summoned H.E. Mr. Alexander Zmeyevskiy, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, in order to raise two… more ►

Deputy Minister Smolek Summoned the Russian Amabassador Zmeyevskiy Over Open International Law Issues

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On June 28, 2021, Mr. Martin Smolek, the Deputy Minister for Legal and Consular Section, summoned H.E. Mr. Alexander Zmeyevskiy, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, in order to raise two… more ►

MEDEVAC mission in Lebanon

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In the framework of the MEDEVAC programme of the Czech Republic almost one hundred of the cataract surgeries were provided to vulnerable patients with the cooperation of MEDEVAC Czech, Czech… more ►

The government today approved a mandate to start negotiations with Poland on Turów

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The dispute over the Turów mine is headed for the negotiating table. After the Court of Justice of the EU ordered the immediate suspension of operations at the Turów mine a few weeks ago, Poland… more ►

Minister Kulhánek took part in NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting

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Today, the Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakub Kulhánek held a video-meeting with his NATO counterparts. Allied ministers discussed strategic decisions to be adopted by NATO summit in June.… more ►

Russia complies with Czech demands, reducing the number of staff at its embassy in Prague

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In response to the findings on the involvement of members of the Russian intelligence services in the explosion at the ammunition depot in Vrbětice, the Czech Republic proceeded to expel 18… more ►

In Berlin, Minister Kulhánek discussed further cooperation in the Czech-German Strategic Dialogue

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Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek (ČSSD) visited Germany on 25 May 2021 in the last of a series of introductory meetings with his counterparts from all neighbouring countries of the Czech… more ►

Deputy Minister Tlapa Received Head of UNHCR Office and IOM Office in Czechia

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Martin Tlapa received the Head of UNHCR Office in the Czech Republic, Mrs. Petra Levrincová, and the Head of IOM Office in the Czech Republic, Mrs. Eva… more ►

Minister Kulhánek on visits to Skopje and Tirana: the countries of the Western Balkans have our support for joining the EU

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakub Kulhánek (ČSSD) visited North Macedonia and Albania over the weekend, where he met with foreign ministers, prime ministers and presidents. The main topics of… more ►

Deputy Minister Tlapa received a group of ambassadors from the OIC countries

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Martin Tlapa received a group of ambassadors from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on 21 May 2021 - Iraqi Ambassador H.E. Ms. Sundus Omar Ali… more ►

In Tel Aviv, Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek assured leaders of the Czech Republic's unwavering support

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The Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakub Kulhánek (ČSSD) arrived in Tel Aviv for a one-day visit, during which he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He expressed strong support for… more ►

Minister Kulhánek met with his counterpart in Budapest, the main topics were travel and the economy

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On Tuesday, 11 May 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakub Kulhánek (ČSSD) visited Hungary, where he met with the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó. The talks… more ►

Minister Kulhánek signs new strategic cooperation plan with Japan

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On 7 May, Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek (ČSSD) held talks in Warsaw with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi. At the meeting, the ministers signed the Action Plan for Cooperation between… more ►

Allowing our citizens to travel is a priority, Minister Kulhánek and his Austrian counterpart agreed

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On Thursday, 6 May 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakub Kulhánek (ČSSD) received the Austrian Minister for European and International Affairs Alexander Schallenberg at the Czernin Palace. It… more ►

On his first foreign trip Minister Kulhánek visited Slovakia

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakub Kulhánek was in Slovakia on Wednesday, 28 April 2021. This was the new foreign minister's first trip abroad following his appointment to the top diplomatic post,… more ►

MFA response to the reduction of local staff

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Russia has decided to limit the number of so-called local staff (i.e. Russian employees at the Czech Embassy in Moscow and the Czech House employed under local law) at the Embassy of the Czech… more ►

Congratulatory Telegram from Secretary of State Blinken to Minister Kulhánek

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Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek has received a message of congratulations from the Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. more ►

Minister Kulhánek acquainted NATO allies with evidence of the involvement of Russian agents in the Vrbětice explosion

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On Thursday, 22 April, Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek presented detailed evidence of the involvement of Russian GRU agents in the Vrbětice explosion to the North Atlantic Council. He also… more ►

President Zeman appoints Jakub Kulhánek Foreign Minister

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Jakub Kulhánek became the new Minister of Foreign Affairs on 21 April 2021. He was appointed by President Miloš Zeman at Prague Castle. He thus replaces Deputy Prime Minister Jan Hamáček, who was… more ►

Tomáš Boček re-appointed as Vice-Governor for Target Group Countries of the Council of Europe Development Bank

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At its 228th meeting held on 16 April 2021, the Governing Board of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) re-appointed Ambassador Tomáš Boček to the post of Vice-Governor for Target Group… more ►

In Serbia, Minister Petříček supported mutual trade and the country's EU ambitions

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Czech Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček visited Serbia with a business delegation on Tuesday, 30 March. In addition to the opening of the Czech-Serbian Business Forum, he held talks with President… more ►

Discussion with Minister Petříček in the Arctic Circle

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Tomáš Petříček, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the on-line debate organized by the Arctic Circle on 25th March. During the discussion, he presented the candidacy of the Czech… more ►

Deputy Minister Martin Tlapa held bilateral inter-ministerial consultations with Zambia

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On 17 March 2021, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Martin Tlapa held bilateral political consultations with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Chalwe Lombe. The main… more ►

Quarter-century of Europe - Asia dialogue

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On March1, on the occasion of Asia-Europe Meeting Day (ASEM), Europe and Asia commemorate their 25 years of structured dialogue. The Czech Republic considers ASEM a useful tool for intensified… more ►

Deputy Minister Tlapa received Moroccan Ambassador Saadi

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Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Tlapa met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mrs. Hanane Saadi. The main topic was the development around the Moroccan initiative to resolve the… more ►

Minister Petříček and other 52 foreign ministers announced the Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations

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The Czech Republic has joined the Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations, prepared by Canada. more ►

Minister Petříček bids farewell to recalled Ambassador of Myanmar

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On 9 February, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tomáš Petříček received the Ambassador of Myanmar, H. E. Mrs. Kay Thi Soe. Shortly after the military coup in Myanmar, she was recalled from her post in… more ►

Deputy Minister Povejšil participated in informal on-line UN Security Council meeting on media freedom in Belarus

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On Friday, 22 January 2021, Deputy Minister for security and multilateral affairs Martin Povejšil participated in the informal on-line UN Security Council meeting on media freedom in Belarus. In… more ►

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