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The government has approved Czechia´s strategies for engaging in Africa and for cooperation with the Indo-Pacific

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Two strategic documents of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs approved by the Czech government on 26 September 2022, proposed by Minister Jan Lipavský, focus on Africa and on the Indo-Pacific.… more ►

Representatives of Christianity, Judaism and Islam spoke at the Intercultural and Interfaith Conference at the Czernin Palace

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The International Intercultural and Interfaith Conference "Building Bridges Towards Peace" was opened by Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský on Dec 15, 2022 at the Czernin Palace. The main… more ►

The Czernin Palace hosted the Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

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The first Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) took place on 13 December 2022, at Czernin Palace during the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union and under… more ►

General Affairs Council approved Council conclusions on enlargement and stabilization process

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The conclusions take stock of progress made and give further guidance for the countries of the Western Balkans on their EU path as well as highlight the reform efforts of Ukraine, Moldova and… more ►

Czech Ambassador Bálek elected president of the UN Human Rights Council

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Permanent representative for the Czech Republic to the UN in Geneva, Václav Bálek, was elected President of the UN Human Rights Council. He will assume the prestigious position on January 1, 2023… more ►

Minister Lipavský discussed further support for Ukraine with his counterparts from NATO member states

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The NATO ministerial meeting in Bucharest, which took place on November 29-30, 2022, reaffirmed the unity of the Alliance and the determination of the Allies to support Ukraine. Minister Lipavský… more ►

MFA Hosted the Conference on the Role of Education in Overcoming of the Legacy of the Past

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized in the framework of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU, on November 23-24, 2022 in cooperation with the Institute of International Studies of… more ►

Deputy Minister Martin Smolek met with his Georgian to discuss visas

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Deputy Minister Martin Smolek met with his Georgian counterpart Ms. Khatuna Totladze, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, on November 29, 2022. The aim of the meeting was to discuss… more ►

Minister Lipavský received the diplomatic corps of African countries

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Minister Jan Lipavský received accredited ambassadors of African countries to Czechia on November 22, 2022. He presented Czechia's new government strategy for engagement in Africa and spoke about… more ►

The Participants of the International Terezín Declaration Conference Supported the Fight Against Antisemitism

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The International Terezín Declaration Conference was opened in the Czernin Palace by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský. The three-day conference took place on November 2 - 4, 2022 and… more ►

Deputy Minister Dvořák met with the director of Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

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Deputy Minister Martin Dvořák met David Koh, director of Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, in Prague on 8th November 2022. Singapore is an important partner for the Czechia in the field of… more ►

EU cyber and digital ambassadors met in Prague to discuss latest issues pertaining to cyber and digital diplomacy

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The EU Cyber and Digital Ambassadors met on November 3rd in Prague for a meeting of the EU Digital and Cyber Diplomacy Networks, dedicated to the latest developments in the field of cyber and… more ►

Minister Lipavský together with his EU counterparts approved of more military aid to Ukraine and the expansion of sanctions against Iran

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Ministers of foreign affairs from EU countries met in Luxembourg on October 17th and approved more military aid to Ukraine. Themes of the discussion also included EU policy in relation to China,… more ►

Deputy Minister Tlapa met with his counterparts in Tanzania and Rwanda

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Deputy Minister Martin Tlapa visited Tanzania and Rwanda on October 3-6, 2022. The negotiations focused on the possibilities of further political and economic cooperation, especially in the field… more ►

Czechia condemned sham referenda during reinforced meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council

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Political Director of Czech MFA David Konecký represented Czechia at the reinforced meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council held on Thursday 29 September 2022. The Permanent Council convened in… more ►

Civil society from the Western Balkans adopted a "Call to Action" at the MFA

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized on September 8 - 9, 2022 a “Roundtable with Civil Society from Western Balkans on Challenges of European Integration”. This took place in the… more ►

Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský called for steps against Russia at the UN General Assembly

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský warned about the escalating Russian aggression at the UN Week in New York. He expressed support for Ukraine and emphasized the need to investigate and… more ►

Minister Lipavský supports innovation and start-ups at the Czech-French workshop on artificial intelligence

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Minister Lipavský hosts a two-day workshop bringing together leading Czech and French researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs aimed at boosting joint projects and long-term partnerships in… more ►

Minister Lipavský initiated the 30th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum

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On 8 September 2022, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau, in his capacity as chairman of the current OSCE presidency country, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, and OSCE… more ►

Deputy Minister Martin Tlapa met with the Ghanaian Deputy Minister Thomas Mbomba

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On September 7-10, 2022, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Thomas Mbomba with his delegation visited the Czech Republic for consultations. Talks at the Ministry of… more ►

Ministers Lipavský and Hubáčková launched the #Czechia4Climate Campaign in support of environmental protection

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The environment and climate are closely related to diplomacy. Ministers Jan Lipavský and Anna Hubáčková launched the #Czechia4Climate Campaign on Tuesday, September 6th; the Campaign demonstrates… more ►

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Martin Smolek welcomed President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

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On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomed the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Mr. Tiny Kox. The meeting focused on the main… more ►

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lipavský with Minister Hubáčková began the campaign Czechia4Climate

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Date: 06.09.2022 , Venue: Prague - Czernin palace

On Tuesday, September 12th a joint press conference will take place in Czernin Palace with Minister Lipavský and Minister Hubáčková that will… more ►

Informal meeting of the EU foreign ministers (Gymnich) in Prague

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Prague hosted from August 30th to 31th an informal meeting for EU ministers of foreign affairs—also known as Gymnich. The ministers discussed two main themes: EU relations with Africa and… more ►

Minister Lipavský presents his vision for Ukraine's future success

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Date: 31.08.2022 - 02.09.2022 , Venue: Prague Congress Center

Head of Czech diplomacy Jan Lipavský hosts an International Forum for Ukraine on Wednesday, August 31th that lasts until September 2nd in the… more ►

Minister Lipavský presented the Czech proposal for EXPO 2025 in Osaka; the new General Commissioner is Ondřej Soška

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský presented the proposal for the Czech participation at the EXPO 2025, which the government approved at the end of June. Czechia will present the best… more ►

The MFA proposed program was approved by the government for endangered Russian and Belarus citizens

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Citizens of Russia and Belarus that face persecution and are in danger in their country can get help from the “Civil Society” program. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs submitted the… more ►

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with NÚKIB, the CyberPeace Institute and Microsoft presented a compendium on “Protecting the Healthcare Sector from Cyber Harm”.

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On Thursday the 28th of July a seminar entitled "Protecting the Healthcare Sector from Cyber Harm" was held on the side-lines of the third substantive meeting of the UN Open Group on the… more ►

Minister Lipavský discussed South Caucasus regional security with the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On Tuesday, July 26th 2022, Minister Jan Lipavský and Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan met together in the Czernin Palace. The heads of diplomacy addressed current… more ►

Minister Lipavský and German Minister Baerbock signed a continuation of the Strategic Dialogue

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský and the Head of German Diplomacy Annalena Baerbock signed a Czech-German Strategic Dialogue for 2022 to 2024 on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. It focuses on… more ►

Deputy Minister Kozák opens new possibilities of collaboration in West Africa

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Deputy Minister Jiří Kozák discussed with his counterparts in the Ivory Coast and in Ghana the possibilities of strengthening all-round cooperation. The mission was mainly focused on the health… more ►

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Europe and the EU Molly Montgomery visited Prague

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Molly Montgomery, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State responsible for Western Europe and the EU, met on July 20, 2022 with Political Director and Junior Deputy Minister David Konecký, Junior… more ►

Informal meeting of the members of COJUR Working Party as a kick-off of the Czech EU Presidency

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Directors of International Law Departments of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs 27EU met in Prague on 15 July 2022 to discuss key topics of public international law, which will remain to be… more ►

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Jiří Kozák participated at the Ukraine Accountability Conference

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The Conference on 14 July 2022 in The Hague was hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Wopke Hoekstra, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim A.A. Khan… more ►

Minister Lipavský attended the C5 Meeting, then he presented the Czech EU Presidency priorities in Brussels

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On Wednesday, June 13th 2022, Minister J. Lipavský presented the priorities and activities for the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU to the informal Central 5 Group (C5) in Budapest.… more ►

The Czech Republic introduced itself to foreign journalists – from glass to aid for Ukrainian refugees

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Each Presidency presents its priorities not only to other countries and the professional public, but also to the media. The so-called press trip for foreign journalists was also prepared by the… more ►

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Martin Dvořák held talks with the Kuwaiti Ambassador

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On June 30, 2022, Deputy Minister Martin Dvořák received the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait Rashed Faleh Al Hajri. Thy discussed bilateral relations and cooperation with Kuwait and the entire… more ►

NATO leaders approved a new Strategic Concept at the Madrid Summit

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In a meeting on Wednesday, June 29th, NATO leaders approved a new NATO Strategic Concept. The document identifies Russia as the greatest direct threat to our security. Moreover, the mentions… more ►

Minister Lipavský and the Bosnian and Herzegovinian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Turković, spoke about the circumstances in the Western Balkans

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The meeting between Jan Lipavský and Minister Bisera Turković took place on Monday, June 27, 2022, in the Czernin Palace. In light of the coming Czech Presidency in the Council of the EU, the… more ►

The Czech Foreign Affairs´ Secretary of State Miloslav Stašek in Mauritania and Gabon: potential of cooperation in Industry and Health

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The State Secretary visited Mauretania and Gabon 19 – 25 June 2022, meeting, in both countries, ministers of key resorts. The visit was held in the context of the Russian aggression on… more ►

Minister Lipavský welcomed the Minister of State for Foreign Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates

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On Thursday, June 23, 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský welcomed the Minister of State for Foreign Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, Ms Reem Ebrahim al-Hashimi. The Czech… more ►

Ministr Jan Lipavský introduced the MFA priorities for the Council of the EU Presidency

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The Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU will focus on five foreign affairs priorities: Ukraine, energy, defense, economy, and democracy. Geographic priorities that Czechia will focus on… more ►

6th PSSI Space Security Conference

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The 6th PSSI Space Security Conference entitled “The Global Space Competition: Security, Markets and Sanctions” begins today. Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský will address the… more ►

Deputy Minister Martin Tlapa held consultations with Kuwait Deputy Foreign Minister Al-Dhafiri

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On 20 June 2022, Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Tlapa held political consultations with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Majdi Ahmad Al-Dhafiri. The main topic of discussion was the exchange of views on… more ►

Prague Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific discussed one of the Czech EU Presidency priorities

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On 13 and 14 June 2022 the High-Level Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific took place in the Czernin Palace on the invitation of the Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský . The first… more ►

Czech and Turkish foreign ministers discussed the situation in Ukraine and NATO enlargement

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Sanctions against Russia, food security and the upcoming NATO summit were the top priorities on the agenda of the meeting between Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský and his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt… more ►

Czech and Italian Foreign Ministers agreed on the Western Balkans EU enlargement

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The ministers discussed bilateral issues, the current situation in Ukraine and the upcoming Czech EU Presidency. They also signed the Memorandum on Cooperation and Structured Consultations… more ►

Foreign ministers of Czechia and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum on future cooperation

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The heads of diplomacies of Czechia and the United Kingdom have signed up for future strategic foreign policy and security cooperation. The memorandum, Statement of Intent, was signed on 27 May,… more ►

Minister J. Lipavský met with the President and Foreign Minister of Switzerland I. Cassis

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Minister Lipavský met with Swiss President Cassis to talk about Ukraine, energy security and digitalization. Lipavský praised the excellent and traditionally friendly relations between… more ►

Deputy Minister Povejšil received the Delegation of the Algerian Defence Ministry

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On 24 May 2022 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Security and Multilateral Issues Martin Povejšil received a delegation of the Ministry of Defence of the People's Democratic Republic of… more ►

Minister Jan Lipavský held talks with the Liechtenstein Foreign Minister on Ukraine and the EU Council

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Minister Jan Lipavský mainly discussed support for Ukraine with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sports of Liechtenstein, Dominique Hasler. During her visit to Prague on 18 - 19 May… more ►

Minister Lipavský will address human rights and Ukraine in the Council of Europe

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Date: 19.05.2022 - 20.05.2022 , Venue: Turin, Italy

In Turin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský will discuss human rights, democracy and cooperation between the Council of Europe and the… more ►

Deputy Minister Jiří Kozák met with the Palestinian Deputy Minister Amal Jadou

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The Czech delegation was headed by the Deputy Minister Mr. Jiří Kozák, the Palestinian delegation by the Deputy Minister Mrs. Amal Jadou. more ►

Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský attended NATO’s informal ministerial meeting on 14 – 15 May in Berlin

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The informal meeting of ministers of foreign affairs on 14-15 June provided an opportunity for informal and open dialogue. Attention was paid to assistance to Ukraine and setting of the… more ►

Ibero-American Week

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On May 10, 2022, the international Ibero-American conference took place in the Czernin Palace of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. more ►

Foreign Minister Lipavský and his US counterpart, Anthony Blinken, confirmed the continuation of joint support for Ukraine

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During his first working visit to the United States on April 26, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský had the opportunity to meet with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. The meeting focused on… more ►

Deputy Minister met the State Secretary of Flanders Julie Bynens

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Deputy Minister met the State Secretary of Flanders Julie Bynens on 27 April 2022. They signed the new Cooperation Programme between the Czech Republic and Flanders for 2022 – 2024 covering… more ►

Czech-Polish Consultation in 2+2 Format

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On 20 April, the Governments of the Czech Republic and the Republic of Poland held bilateral consultations in the field of security and defence. The meeting took place at the level of Deputy… more ►

Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Dvořák received the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia

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On 19 April 2022, Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Dvořák received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Mut´ib al-Rashid. The main goal of the meeting was to hand over a… more ►

Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Tlapa received the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia

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On April 7, 2022, Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Tlapa received Ambassador Abdullah Muteb Alrashid, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Deputy Minister discussed with the Ambassador… more ►

Minister Lipavsky met his counterparts in the Bucharest Format

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In Bratislava, on Thursday 31 March, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský met his counterparts of the Bucharest Format (B9) that includes Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,… more ►

Madeleine Albright, first female U.S. Secretary of State, remembered

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The sad news of Madeleine Albright’s passing came in the midst of the worst crisis on European soil since the end of the Cold War. The world lost a woman who dedicated her entire career to… more ►

On Support for Ukraine’s European Path

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A group of ministers and representatives of Member States of the European Union met in Brussels in the margins of 21 March EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss how best to promote and support… more ►

IVF stands by Ukraine

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IVF Council of Ambassadors approved an extraordinary programme of the IVF worth up to 1 mil. EUR dedicated the NGO/local administration projects assisting UA refugees in the V4 countries. Details… more ►

Czech and Lithuanian Foreign Ministers condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and highlight the excellent cooperation of both countries

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On March 17, Foreign Minister J. Lipavský welcomed the Foreign Minister of Lithuania G. Landsbergis. Ministers discussed the assistance to Ukraine and its bid to join the EU, tightening of… more ►

Minister Lipavský confirmed the importance of the Czech role in the stabilization of the Sahel

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On 9 March 2022, Minister Jan Lipavský addressed the Conference of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Coalition for the Sahel. more ►

Rwanda, the Czech Republic's promising partner in Africa, condemned the aggression against Ukraine

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On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský received the Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta. Rwanda highly values ​​the… more ►

NATO Foreign Ministers confirmed the united approach towards Russian aggression

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The NATO Foreign Ministers deeply condemned the Russian invasion to Ukraine and its further escalating rhetoric towards NATO and the free and democratic world. The meeting held in Brussels on… more ►

Statement on Russia’s shelling of the Ukrainian Power Plant in Zaporizhzhia

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We are deeply shocked by the shelling of the Ukrainian power plant, committed by the army of President Putin on Thursday, March 3, 2022. more ►

Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court decided to proceed with investigation in the situation in Ukraine

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Investigation in the situation in Ukraine commenced following the referral of States Parties to the Rome Statute indicating that crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court appear to have been… more ►

Czechia voted in favour of the UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and demanding withdrawal of Russian military forces

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Today, in New York, the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution strongly condemning Russia’s unlawful, unprovoked and unjustified use of force against… more ►

Bilateral political consultations on African issues between the Czech Republic and Egypt led by Deputy Ministers Martin Tlapa and Sherif Issa

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Deputy Minister Martin Tlapa headed the Czech delegation in bilateral consultations with the Arab Republic of Egypt, which took place by video conference on 28 February 2022. His partner was the… more ►

State Secretary Miloslav Stašek met with Minister of Defense of Gabon, non-permanent member of the UN Security Council

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On February 28, 2022, the State Secretary Miloslav Stašek received the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Gabon, H.E. Mr. Michael Moussa Adamo. The main point of discussion turned around… more ►

The Czech Republic co-sponsored the UN Security Council resolution and supports convening an emergency special session of the UN General Assembly on Ukraine

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The Czech Republic was among more than 80 co-sponsors of the UN Security Council resolution condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine and safeguarding humanitarian assistance. Due to… more ►

The Czech Republic Supported the Suspension of Russia's Membership Rights in the Council of Europe

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The Committee of Ministers' Deputies of the Council of Europe decided in Strasbourg on February 25, 2022, that the Russian Federation will be, in accordance with Article 8 of the Statute of this… more ►

Deputy Minister Aleš Chmelař met with Romana Vlahutin, Special Envoy for Connectivity of the European External Action Service

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On 16 February 2022, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for European Issues, Aleš Chmelař, together with the Political Director, David Konecký, met with the Special Envoy for Connectivity of… more ►

Signing of the Extradition Treaty between the Czech Republic and Australia

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On 17 February 2022, the extradition treaty between the Czech Republic and Australia was signed in Canberra, Australia. more ►

Deputy Minister Chmelař met with Irish State Minister for EU Affairs Byrne

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On February 8, 2022, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aleš Chmelař met for a working lunch with the State Minister for EU Affairs of Ireland, Thomas Byrne, for consultations. more ►

Meeting of the Deputy Minister Kozák with the Qatari Ambassador

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On February 1, 2022, Deputy Minister Jiří Kozák received the non-resident Ambassador of the State of Qatar H.E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Thani. The main topic was the confirmation of the… more ►

Minister Lipavsky’s call with the Bucharest Format (B9) countries and France on Security in Eastern Europe

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On Thursday 3 February, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský joined a VTC with his counterparts from the Bucharest Format (B9) and France. The call focused on the state of security in Easter… more ►

Minister Lipavský met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, supported Ukraine and vowed to uphold alliance commitments

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský visited NATO Headquarters in Brussels on January 27, 2022. During his first face-to-face meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, he… more ►

Czech Republic joins Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence

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The Czech Republic has become a member of the prestigious Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), an international initiative focusing on the development and impact of artificial… more ►

Foreign Ministry's statement on the death of the President of the European Parliament David M. Sassoli

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic joined in expressing condolences following the passing of the President of the European Parliament and Italian politician David Sassoli, who… more ►

Minister Jan Lipavský took part in NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting on Ukraine

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The extraordinary meeting focused on the escalating situation on Ukrainian borders. Ministers agreed on the necessity to discourage possible Russian aggression. They wished to support security… more ►

Water and Sustainability is in the center of Czech presentation at EXPO 2020

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The core of Czech participation at EXPO 2020 in Dubai is water and everything related to it. However, Czech pavilion also provides strong visibility to sustainable technologies in general. The… more ►

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