Events

The meeting provided an opportunity for an open exchange of views on current foreign policy issues and matters of common interest between the Czech Republic and its international partners.

The Bonsai and Japanese Culture Festival was officially opened in the Japanese Garden of the Prague Botanical Garden in Troja in the presence of His Excellency Kansuke Nagaoka, Ambassador of Japan to the Czech Republic. The event celebrated the friendship between Prague and Kyoto and brought together representatives of Czech and Japanese public life.

The Prague delegation of the Italian Academy of Cuisine organized a charity event at the Lore restaurant in Malá Strana, attended by the Italian Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Alessandro Gaudiano.  Held in a spirit of solidarity, friendship, and social responsibility, the initiative honored the daily support provided to those in need across the Czech Republic by the Italian Franciscan sisters Emanuela, Mariarosa, and Carla Alberta. Members of the Academy, together with the ambassador, personally served traditional Italian dishes to the guests. The lunch, prepared by chef Lorenzo Cortesi, was offered to approximately twenty people in need.

Three ambassadors - Canadian Ambassador Emily Ann McLaughlin, U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Merrick and Mexican Ambassador Ana Berenice Díaz Ceballos Parada − joined forces on May 21 to announce the Czech Republic’s squad nomination for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, helping the Football Association of the Czech Republic unveil the team selected for the upcoming tournament.

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš attended a reception marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.  Italy celebrates this important national holiday every year on June 2, commemorating the 1946 referendum in which Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic. In 2026, the country marked the 80th anniversary of this historic event.

During the celebration, Babiš praised the strong and longstanding relationship between the Czech Republic and Italy. He highlighted the shared values of both nations, including respect for tradition, a commitment to practical solutions, and support for a strong and competitive Europe.

The Sinti are one of the oldest and largest Roma communities in Europe, with a centuries-long presence in German-speaking and Western European countries. During the Nazi era, they were persecuted alongside other Roma groups as part of a racially motivated campaign that led to the murder of hundreds of thousands of Roma and Sinti across Europe. The ceremony honored the memory of those who perished in the camp at Lety and those who were deported from there to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1943.

The event featured remarks by AAU President Jiří Schwarz, U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Nicholas Merrick, and other academics and experts, who reflected on the importance of American democratic values and the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Europe.

Patrik Nacher, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, held a working meeting with Kansuke Nagaoka, Ambassador of Japan to the Czech Republic.

The discussion focused on the current international political situation and the strength of Czech–Japanese economic relations, with Japan remaining one of the country’s key foreign investors. The two also exchanged views on cooperation in areas such as sports and public health, highlighting Japan’s experience, particularly in the organization of youth sports.

With more than a century of diplomatic relations and a strong presence of Japanese companies in the Czech Republic, both sides emphasized the importance of further deepening economic cooperation and bilateral ties.

Patrik Nacher, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, received a delegation led by Bat-Erdene Jadamba, Vice-Chair of the State Great Khural, at the Czech Parliament.

The discussions highlighted the longstanding friendship and growing cooperation between the Czech Republic and Mongolia, noting that Czech exports to Mongolia reached a 25-year high last year. Representatives from the Czech Chamber of Commerce and Czech companies operating in Mongolia participated, covering sectors such as gastronomy, pharmaceuticals, and transportation modernization.

The meeting also addressed cultural and sporting connections, including the participation of Mongolian athletes at the recent Winter Olympics, and the potential for broader cooperation inspired by such exchanges.

Deputy Speaker Nacher emphasized the importance of continued political, economic, and cultural dialogue and expressed his commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations between the Czech Republic and Mongolia.

Romania’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Antoaneta Barta, held a cordial meeting with Barbora Urbanová, the newly appointed chairwoman of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Romania in the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic. 🇷🇴🤝🇨🇿

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the strong and growing partnership between Romania and the Czech Republic, as well as broader European and regional developments. Both sides highlighted the important role that parliamentary diplomacy can play in strengthening bilateral relations and fostering deeper cooperation between the two countries.

Ambassador Barta welcomed the establishment of the new friendship group and expressed her appreciation for the Czech Parliament’s continued interest in maintaining close ties with Romania. Friendship groups within national parliaments often serve as valuable platforms for dialogue, enabling lawmakers to exchange views on political, economic, and cultural cooperation.

For her part, Urbanová reaffirmed her commitment to supporting constructive engagement with Romania and to further developing the partnership between Prague and Bucharest. The discussion also touched on shared priorities within the European Union and the importance of maintaining strong regional cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe.

Israeli Ambassador to the Czech Republic Amir Weissbrod spent a productive day in Olomouc, holding a series of meetings with regional and academic leaders to strengthen ties between Israel and the region. 🇮🇱🇨🇿

During the visit, Ambassador Weissbrod met with Olomouc Mayor Miroslava Ferancová, the Rector of Palacký University Olomouc, Michael Kohajda, and Deputy Governor of the Olomouc Region, Svatopluk Binder.

The discussions focused on expanding municipal partnerships between Olomouc and Israeli cities, increasing tourism from Israel to the region, and strengthening academic collaboration. In particular, the ambassador highlighted opportunities to broaden existing cooperation between Palacký University and Israeli universities into new academic and research fields.

Another important topic of the meetings was the rich Jewish heritage of Olomouc and its surrounding areas. Participants emphasized the importance of preserving this historical legacy while also using it as a bridge to promote cultural, educational, and tourism cooperation between Israel and the Czech Republic.

A productive meeting recently took place between Jiří Brodský, Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, and representatives of the Ibero-American diplomatic group in Prague.

The discussion brought together ambassadors from several Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries to explore opportunities for strengthening political dialogue, economic ties, and broader cooperation with the Czech Republic. 🇨🇿🌎

During the working meeting, participants exchanged views on ways to deepen partnerships across multiple sectors, highlighting the importance of diplomatic engagement in advancing trade, investment, and collaborative initiatives between Central Europe and the Ibero-American region.

Marie Chatardová, Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, received Alan Gibbons, Ambassador of Ireland to the Czech Republic, for talks held on 11 February 2026.

The meeting reflected the strong and friendly relations between the Czech Republic and Ireland. Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation as well as shared priorities within the European and international context. 🇨🇿🤝🇮🇪

Regular diplomatic exchanges such as this play an important role in strengthening political dialogue and fostering deeper cooperation between the two countries.

Karel Havlíček, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, met with Pasi Tuominen, Ambassador of Finland to the Czech Republic, to discuss economic cooperation and inspiration from Finland’s successful innovation policies.

Havlíček praised the ambassador’s work in strengthening bilateral ties and highlighted Finland as an important model for the Czech Republic’s economic strategy. Their discussion also touched on the integration of Czech investment and trade promotion institutions, inspired by Finland’s Business Finland model.

The meeting reflects the growing interest in deepening Czech-Finnish cooperation in innovation, economic policy, and international competitiveness.

Ivan Bednárik met with Nicholas Merrick, the U.S. ambassador in Prague, to discuss strengthening air connectivity between the Czech Republic and the United States 🇨🇿🤝🇺🇸.

The talks focused on the possibility of expanding direct flights, ideally establishing a year-round transatlantic route to and from Prague.

Beyond travel convenience, both sides highlighted that stable direct connections are important for Czech entrepreneurs, investors, students, and tourists, ensuring Prague remains reliably linked with the United States and supporting broader economic cooperation.

Czech Deputy Premier Karel Havlíček highlighted an intense round of economic diplomacy meetings, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen international cooperation and discuss the country’s economic strategy.

Havlíček noted that in recent days he held talks with the U.S. Ambassador, followed by a meeting with the UAE Minister of Economy. He also discussed the Czech Economic Strategy with ambassadors from South Korea, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, and Norway.

His agenda continued in Brussels, where he planned discussions with European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, participation in the Friends of Industry initiative, and a meeting at the invitation of the German Minister for Economic Affairs.

The packed schedule reflects Prague’s active engagement with international partners on economic policy, industrial cooperation, and strategic investment.