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Statement of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the current situation in the DRC

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic is deeply concerned about the current aggravation of the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. more ►

Statement of the MFA of the Czech Republic on the attack in Berlin

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic is shocked by the barbarian attack on the Christmas market visitors which took place in Berlin yesterday evening and strongly condemns it.… more ►

Statement of the MFA of the Czech Republic on the Assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey

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Ministry of Foreign affairs condemns in the strongest terms the brutal attack on the ambassador in Turkey. We convey the condolences to the family of Ambassador Andrei Karlov, his loved ones and… more ►

Statement concerning the situation in Aleppo

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The Czech Republic is deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation and continuing hostilities in Aleppo. more ►

Statement of the MFA of the Czech Republic on the terrorist attack in Cairo

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The Czech Republic condemns in strongest possible terms the yesterday's barbaric attack on the peaceful gathering at St Mark's cathedral in Cairo, Egypt. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the… more ►

Minister Zaorálek to Visit the Republic of Turkey

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Lubomír Zaorálek will visit the Republic of Turkey on December 13, 2016. The talks with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will… more ►

Statement of the MFA of the Czech Republic on the terrorist attacks in Istanbul

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic strongly condemns the terrorist attacks that happened in the Istanbul district Besiktas on December 10. more ►

Statement of the MFA on the Occasion of the Human Rights Day

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The Human Rights Day is annually observed on 10th December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The main aim of the Declaration, proclaimed by the UN General… more ►

Statement of the MFA on the Results of Presidential Elections in Austria

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On the grounds of the results of the presidential election in Austria the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Lubomír Zaorálek, congratulates the winner Alexander Van der Bellen. more ►

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic has received the news of the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro Ruz. more ►

Declaration signed by Minister Zaorálek on 25 November 2016

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Together with confidence-building, transparency and predictability measures, conventional arms control is an important part of the European security system. The CFE Treaty, Open Skies Treaty and… more ►

Statement Regarding the Czech Nationals Detained in Turkey and Czech Republic’s Fight Against Terrorism

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic provides consular assistance to Ms. Markéta Všelichová and Mr. Miroslav Farkas, Czech nationals detained in Turkey. The Ministry is not aware… more ►

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on the European Commission’s annual enlargement reports

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The Czech Republic welcomes the Communication of the European Commission on EU Enlargement Policy and the related country reports. Apart from evaluating the enlargement policy and the progress… more ►

Statement of the MFA on the Result of the US Presidential Election

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic congratulates Donald Trump on his election to the office of the President of the United States of America. more ►

Statement on Foreign Policy adopted at a meeting of Senior Officials of the Czech Republic 1 November 2016

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The meeting of senior officials on 1 November 2016 was attended by the President of the Republic, the President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, the Chairman of the Chamber… more ►

Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement between the European Union and its Member States and Canada signed

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The Czech Republic welcomes that, after long-lasting efforts both on the EU and the Canada side, balanced and at the same time ambitious Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement was signed… more ►

Secretary Kerry Recognizes the Czech Republic on the Occasion of its 98th National Day

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On October 26, 2016, US Secretary of State John Kerry issued a press statement to congratulate the people of the Czech Republic. more ►

MFA Statement on decision of the Republic of South Africa to withdraw from the Rome Statute

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On October 19, 2016, the Government of the Republic of South Africa deposited its instrument of withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court, with the… more ►

MFA Statement on the Death of Former Israel President Shimon Peres

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With great sadness we have received the news of the death of former Israel President Shimon Peres. Throughout his life he stood out as a really exceptional politician and indeed a statesman.… more ►

MFA Statement on humanitarian convoy attack in Syria

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Czech Republic strongly condemns the attack on the UN/Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) humanitarian aid convoy and its aid workers near Aleppo. We extend our condolences to the SARC and the… more ►

MFA condemns M. Konvicka's event in front of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic is deeply concerned by the provocative event organized by the group “Initiative of Martin Konvička” in front of the Embassy of… more ►

Statement by the MFA on DPRK's Nuclear Test

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic strongly condemns the test of a nuclear explosive device reported by the DPRK on 9 September 2016. more ►

MFA condemns the test ballistic missiles by the DPRK

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Following the information about the last test of three ballistic missiles by the DPRK, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic expresses once again its concern of the continuing… more ►

Statement of the MFA on the so-called “Representative centre of Donetsk People's Republic” in Ostrava

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The self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic cannot have any kind of diplomatic mission or consular post in the Czech Republic, because this entity is not a state, the Czech Republic does not… more ►

Statement of the MFA on Status of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

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With reference to some media reports on the status of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs about the following: more ►

Statement by the Czech Republic on the announcement of an agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC on a ceasefire

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The Czech Republic welcomes the announcement of a final peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the largest armed group FARC which was announced at a neutral venue in Cuba on… more ►

Statement of the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs

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Opinions of the Deputy Prime Minister Pavel Bělobrádek expressed in the article released 5th of August 2016 in the daily Právo are not an official standpoint of the Government and the Foreign… more ►

MFA Statement on Tests of Ballistic Missiles by the DPRK

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic is concerned by the continued testing of ballistic missile technology by the DPRK, including today’s missile launches. Ballistic… more ►

Statement of the Ministery of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic following the tragic event in Munich

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs sharply condemns the barbarian act committed by an attacker on 22 July in Munich. more ►

MFA Statement Following the Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad

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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. more ►

MFA Statement on Association Agreements between EU and Georgia and the Republic of Moldova

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On July 1, 2016, the Association Agreements and Agreements on Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area between European Union and Georgia and between European Union and the Republic of Moldova come… more ►

Statement by the Czech Republic on the Announcement of an Agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC on a Ceasefire and the End of Hostilities

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The Czech Republic gladly adopted the announcement of an agreement on mutual definitive ceasefire between the Government of Colombia and the largest armed group FARC and the laying down of arms… more ►

Statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Lubomír Zaorálek on the Result of the United Kingdom EU Membership Referendum

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We respect the result of the referendum held on 23 June 2016, in which the citizens of the United Kingdom decided to leave the EU. more ►

Statement of the Ministery of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic following the tragic event in Orlando

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic expresses its deepest sadness at the attack in Orlando, June 12, 2016. Nothing can excuse such senseless and brutal act of violence. more ►

MFA Statement on the renewal of fighting in Aleppo

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News about renewed fighting in Aleppo climaxed by Thursday’s attack on local hospital, which left not only several patients including children but also killed the last pediatrician still… more ►

The Czech Republic does not recognize the registered association "YPG Europe, z.s." as a subject of the international law

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The Czech Republic does not recognize the so called "Syrian Kurdistan" as an independent or autonomous entity, i.e. subject of the international law, consequently the Czech Republic does not… more ►

Statement of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Nadiya Savchenko Case

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic has been following closely the case of the Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko who was today sentenced to 22 years in prison by the Donetsk City… more ►

MFA Reaction to the Ivory Cost Tragedy

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic resolutely condemns the terrorist attack on innocent civilians, which was committed by the radicals of the Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM)… more ►

Statement of the MFA on the Terrorist Attacks in Ankara

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic strongly condemns the terrorist attack on innocent civilians committed on 13 March 2016 in Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Turkey, that… more ►

Statement of the MFA on the Agreement on Syrian Ceasefire

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The Czech Republic welcomes the agreement on Syrian ceasefire, which should come into force on February 27, 2016. The Czech Republic appeals to all sides of the conflict to uphold it… more ►

Statement of the MFA on the Terrorist Attacks in Ankara

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic sharply condemns another terrorist attack which took place on February 17, 2016 in the center of Ankara, close to the headquarters of the… more ►

Statement of the MFA on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU Membership Application

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The Czech Republic welcomes the fact that on the February 15, 2016, in the margins of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, Bosnia and Herzegovina handed over the application for… more ►

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Ministry of the Czech Republic on North Korea’s Long-range Missile Launch

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic strongly condemns the Democratic People´s Republic of Korea`s Long-range Missile Launch on February 7, 2016. more ►

Statement of the MFA on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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On January 27 the whole world will commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the liberation of the concentration and extermination camp of Auschwitz in 1945. more ►

Statement of the MFA on the Attacks in Burkina Faso and Somalia

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In connection with the attacks on the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso and on the AMISOM military base by el-Ade in Somalia from January 15, 2016, which claimed a high toll of dead… more ►

Statement of the MFA on the Terrorist Attacks in Jakarta

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic repeatedly and strongly condemns acts of terrorism in connection with the series of attacks that took place in central Jakarta on January 14,… more ►

Statement of the MFA on the Suicide Attack in Istanbul

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In connection with the suicide attack that took place in Istanbul in the morning of January 12, 2016 and claimed about 10 dead and at least 15 wounded, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the… more ►

Statement on Reports of North Korean Hydrogen Bomb Test

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic strongly condemns the announcement by the Democratic People´s Republic of Korea (DPRK) that it carried out a test of hydrogen bomb on 6… more ►

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