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Statement of the MFA on the Occasion of Human Rights Day

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Every year on December 10, Human Rights Day is observed throughout the world. The occasion of the 69th Anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides a unique… more ►

Position of MFA to Issue of Jerusalem

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The Czech Republic currently, before the peace between Israel and Palestine is signed, recognizes Jerusalem to be in practice the capital of Israel in the borders of the demarcation line from… more ►

MFA Statement on the DPRK’s Ballistic Missile Launch on November 29, 2017

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On November 29, 2017, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) carried out another ballistic missile test, which represents a repeated flagrant violation of the international obligations… more ►

Statement on the Resignation of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic welcomes that the people and political leaders of Zimbabwe have resolved the difficult internal political situation in a peaceful way. The… more ►

Statement of the Ministry on the Situation in Zimbabwe

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic calls on all stakeholders of the current situation in Zimbabwe to engage in a peaceful dialogue. more ►

The Czech MFA Expresses Solidarity with the U.S. in the Fight against Terrorism

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic strongly condemns the despicable act of terrorism taken place in New York City on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. more ►

The Czech Republic Still Considers Catalonia as an Integral Part of the Spanish Kingdom

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Today the Parliament of Catalan Autonomous Community in its session passed the Independence of Catalonia. more ►

MFA is Concerned about the Israeli Government Decision on Building New Housing Units in East Jerusalem

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MFA follows with the great concern recent Israeli Government’s approval of more than 2600 housing units in Israeli settlements in West Bank and East Jerusalem. Such unprecedented expanding… more ►

MFA Statement on the DPRK’s Ballistic Missile Launch on September 15, 2017

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On September 15, 2017, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired already its second missile over the Japanese island of Hokkaido. The Czech Republic expresses its full support to… more ►

Statement of the MFA of the Czech Republic on the Attack in London

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic condemns the attack in the London Underground that occurred today on September 15, 2017. more ►

Statement by the MFA on the sixth DPRK's Nuclear Test

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On Sunday September 3, 2017, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) carried out another, already sixth nuclear test. This happened despite all the previous urgent appeals of the… more ►

MFA Statement on the DPRK’s Ballistic Missile Launch on August 29, 2017

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Today’s test of a ballistic missile by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) violates again multiple United Nations Security Council Resolutions and represent this time also a… more ►

Statement on the General Elections in Kenya

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic congratulates Kenya to the conduct of the general elections on August 8, 2017. more ►

MFA Statement on the Situation in Venezuela

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic is seriously concerned about the current development in Venezuela, where more than one hundred people have died in recent months in the… more ►

Statement on the ICBM Test

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The Friday’s test of a ballistic missile by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which seems to be new intercontinental missile test (ICBM), violates again multiple United… more ►

Statement on the so-called "People's Republics"

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The Czech Republic considers the so-called people's republics and their statements illegitimate. The Czech Republic does not recognize these self-proclaimed “republics” and did not… more ►

Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem

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MFA harshly condemns today’s terror attack in Jerusalem leaving two dead policemen and few injured. MFA extends most sincere condolences to families of victims. It is proving that the… more ►

Statement on the Liberation of Mosul

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The Czech Republic welcomes the liberation of Mosul by Iraqi forces, which represents another important success in the war against terrorism and Daesh. more ►

The Czech Republic Welcomes the Transfer of Venezuelan Opposition Politician Leopoldo López to House Arrest

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The Czech Republic welcomes the decision of the Venezuelan government to transfer the Venezuelan opposition politician Leopold López to house arrest. In 2014 López was sentenced to nearly 14… more ►

Statement on Ceasefire in Syria

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Czech Republic welcomes the announcement of a US-Russian and Jordanian brokered ceasefire in southwest Syria and believes that its implementation will contribute to a nation-wide ceasefire and to… more ►

MFA Statement on the DPRK’s Ballistic Missile Launch on July 4, 2017

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The new test of a ballistic missile performed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which the DPRK identified as the test of an ICBM, violates multiple United Nations Security… more ►

MFA Statement on the DPRK’s Ballistic Missile Launch on May 29, 2017

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The Monday’s test of a ballistic missile by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) violates again multiple United Nations Security Council Resolutions. more ►

MFA Statement on the DPRK’s Ballistic Missile Launch on May 14, 2017

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The new test of a ballistic missile by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) violates multiple United Nations Security Council Resolutions, especially the resolution 2321 (2016). The… more ►

MFA Statement on the Occasion of the World Press Freedom Day

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The World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3rd to commemorate the adoption of the Windhoek Declaration in support of independent and pluralistic press, whose ideals and principles… more ►

The Inauguration of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Zambia

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On April 26, 2017, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs opened the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Zambia. On the same day, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Zambia Radek Rubeš handed over the… more ►

Statement of the MFA on the Breakaway Regions of Georgia

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic is concerned over the developments in breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in Georgia. more ►

Statement of the Czech Republic on US Intervention in Syria

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Czech Republic understands the US military action as an effort to prevent further chemical attacks against civilians in Syria. more ►

Statement on Foreign Policy Issues Issued by Senior Officials of the Czech Republic Following Their Meeting on April 4, 2017

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This year’s first meeting of the Czech Republic’s senior officials took place on April 4. The meeting was attended by the President of the Republic, President of the Senate of the… more ►

MFA Statement on Repeated Tests of Ballistic Missiles by the DPRK

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Monday's tests of ballistic missiles by the DPRK constitute another violation of multiple UN Security Council Resolutions, including Resolution 2321 adopted in November 2016. These activities… more ►

25 years of the German-Czechoslovak Treaty on Good Neighbourliness: Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Czechia, Germany and Slovakia

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Joint Statement by Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajčák and Foreign Minister Lubomír Zaorálek (27 February 2017): more ►

Joint Statement of the Leaders of Political Parties Represented in the Parliament on the Negotiations on the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union

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On February 22, 2017, the leaders of all political parties represented in the Parliament of the Czech Republic agreed on a joint statement related to the UK withdrawal from the EU and Czech… 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 yesterday’s missile launch. Ballistic… more ►

MFA Statement on Frank-Walter Steinmeier's Election as new German President

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The election of the new German Federal president took place in Berlin on February 12th, 2017. The Federal Assembly as the highest authority summoned up for this election and consisting of members… more ►

MFA Statement on Knesset’s Regulation Bill

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs follows with the great concern passing of the Regulation Bill by Knesset and the recent approval of more than 6000 housing units in Israeli settlements in West… more ►

On the Summit of the African Union

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On January 30, 2017 the 28th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia elected new members of the African Union Commission, including its Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Minister of Foreign… more ►

Statement concerning the cessation of hostilities in Syria

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Czech Republic welcomes the announcement of a cessation of hostilities in Syria and the adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution no. 2336 of December 31, 2016 which constitutes a frame for… more ►

Statement of the MFA of the Czech Republic on the New Year's Eve terrorist attack in Istanbul

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic is shocked and resolutely condemns the brutal New Year's Eve terrorist attack in Istanbul. more ►

MFA Statements

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