Pavel VACEK
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Albania with credentials presented on September 19, 2024
Curriculum Vitae
Date of Birth: 15 August 1962
Place of Birth: Moravský Krumlov, Czechoslovakia
Languages: English, French, Russian
Education:
1980-1984 Prague School of Economics, Faculty of Trade
1991-1992 University Institute of International Studies, Geneva
Professional career:
1984 entered Czechoslovak diplomatic service (MFA), Prague
1985 military service/conscription (discharged as 2nd lieutenant)
1986-1989 desk officer, MFA, Prague
1989-1990 member of Czechoslovak delegation to CFA and CSBM talks, Vienna
1990-1991 assistant to Deputy Minister, MFA, Prague
1993-1995 Director, Security Policy Department, MFA, Prague
1995-1998 Chargé d’Affaires/Deputy Head/Mission to NATO and WEU, Brussels
1998-2000 Director-General for Multilateral Affairs, MFA, Prague
2000-2004 Ambassador, Head of Czech Delegation to the UN, OSCE in Vienna, Austria
2004-2007 Ambassador, Head of OSCE Mission in Albania
2007-2009 Director, Department of EU Policies
2009-2010 Director-General for EU Affairs
2011-2015 Czech Ambassador to Bulgaria, Sofia
2015-2016 South-Eastern Europe Dept. (pre-posting preparation), MFA, Prague
2017- 2020 Director, Security Policy Department, MFA, Prague
2020-2024 Czech Ambassador to Turkey, Ankara
2024- Czech Ambassador to Albania, Tirana
Marital Status: Divorced
Children: 3