Visit of Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to Prague
20.01.2026 / 12:04 | Aktualizováno: 20.01.2026 / 12:15
On January 20, 2026, Foreign Minister Petr Macinka held talks with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar. The main topics of the meeting were the situation in the Middle East, including the implementation of the peace plan in Gaza, economic and security cooperation, innovation, modern technologies, and the overall deepening of ties between the two countries.
"Gideon Saar was the first foreign minister I spoke to on the phone at the end of last year. This testifies to the strong friendship between the Czech Republic and Israel, which our government will continue to deepen," said Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka.
Both sides agreed that the coming period will be an opportunity for new joint projects and for further deepening the relationship between the Czech Republic and Israel. Gideon Saar also invited the Czech minister to visit Israel.
Minister Macinka also decided today to extend the mandate of Robert Řehák, the Foreign Ministry's special envoy for Holocaust affairs, interfaith dialogue, and freedom of religion. He also expanded his mission to include the fight against anti-Semitism.
The visit of the head of Israeli diplomacy took place at a time when both countries are commemorating an important milestone in their mutual relations. One hundred years ago, a consulate was established in Jerusalem.
During his visit to Prague, the Israeli minister held talks with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Senate President Miloš Vystrčil, and also met with the Czech Jewish community.
