"Today’s dangers don’t just come from terrorist groups. They’re backed by states like Russia and Iran. This isn’t just a short-term partnership — it’s a dangerous alliance shaping the wars of the future. And those wars won’t stop at the borders of Ukraine or the Middle East," Lipavský warned in his speech.

Minister Lipavský also stressed that Israel is Czechia's most important partner in the Middle East, thanks to shared democratic values and a long-standing historical friendship. The Czech diplomatic chief added that the future of our security depends on deeper cooperation between democratic states in the fields of defence, cyber, innovation and resilience to hybrid threats.