Press Advisories
16. 8. 2023
The Prime Minister signed the Czech-American Defense Agreement completing the ratification process
On 16 August 2023, Prime Minister Petr Fiala signed the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between the Czech Republic and the United States of America after President Petr Pavel. The approval process has thus been completed and the agreement will enter into force 30 days after the confirmatory note by the United States.
20. 7. 2023
Czech and Polish governments discussed cooperation in energy, transport and support for Ukraine in Katowice
On Thursday, 20 July 2023, a joint meeting of the representatives of the Czech and Polish governments took place in Katowice, Poland. At the already eighth intergovernmental consultations, the Cabinets, headed by Prime Ministers Petr Fiala and Mateusz Morawiecki, discussed the deepening of cross-border cooperation and collaboration in the energy and transport sectors and support for Ukraine, with an emphasis on military aid and reconstruction of the country. The last joint meeting of the governments of the Czech Republic and Poland took place on 3 June 2022 in Prague.
18. 7. 2023
Prime Minister Fiala attended the EU-Latin America and Caribbean Summit in Brussels
On 17 and 18 July, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský attended the third summit of the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Brussels. The leaders discussed strengthening trade cooperation and investment, strategic raw materials, ecological and digital transformation and the fight against climate change. The EU has concluded Memoranda of Understanding to launch a strategic partnership on critical raw materials with Argentina and Chile. The leaders adopted a final declaration as well as a joint declaration on the EU-Latin America Digital Alliance and the promotion of investment between the two regions. On the sidelines of the summit, the Prime Minister also met with Chilean President Gabriel Boric.
7. 7. 2023
Prime Minister Fiala discussed with President Zelensky further aid and post-war reconstruction of Ukraine
On Friday, 7 July 2023, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, at the Straka Academy. The Prime Minister confirmed that the Czech Republic will donate more attack helicopters, hundreds of thousands of large-calibre ammunition and will also help train pilots. The two leaders discussed Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and the involvement of Czech companies, the prospects of Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO, and the agenda of the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Vilnius. During the visit, the Czech and Ukrainian sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance.
4. 7. 2023
The Prime Ministers of the Czech Republic and Slovakia held talks in Prague on strengthening defence cooperation and tackling irregular migration
On Tuesday, 4 July 2023, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, received the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, Ľudovít Ódor, at the Kramář Villa. The leaders agreed to strengthen defence cooperation on the acquisition of Swedish CV90 combat vehicles. They also discussed migration, the situation in Ukraine and the agenda for the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius.
30. 6. 2023
Better protection of the external border, faster return policy and more funds for the Czech Republic. Petr Fiala succeeded at the European Council
On 29 and 30 June 2023, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala attended a meeting of the European Council. This time the main topics included migration, Ukraine, external relations and defence, as well as the EU’s strategic communication with China.
26. 6. 2023
Prime Minister Fiala met with V4 Prime Ministers in Bratislava and presented the priorities of the Czech Presidency
On Monday, 26 June 2023, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala attended a meeting of the Prime Ministers of the V4 countries in Bratislava. The leaders discussed migration, the war in Ukraine, cooperation in the energy sector and the challenges of green transformation. The summit concluded Slovakia's one-year presidency of the Visegrad Group, which will be taken over by the Czech Republic from 1 July. The main priorities of the Czech Presidency, which Prime Minister Fiala presented at the meeting, will be a secure and advanced society, an innovative and interconnected economy and support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
2. 6. 2023
Prime Minister Fiala attended the European Political Community Summit in Bulboaca near Chișinau
On Thursday, 1 June 2023, Prime Minister Petr Fiala attended the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Bulboaca near Chisinau, where he held talks with other leaders on the topic of European security. During the summit, the Prime Minister met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. On Friday, 2 June, the Czech Prime Minister met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Recean, and the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu. Discussions with both partners focused on Moldova's integration into the EU, security issues and strengthening economic cooperation.
31. 5. 2023
Prime Minister Fiala held talks with French President Macron and Slovak Prime Minister Ódor in Bratislava
On 31 May 2023, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the Globsec international conference in Bratislava. The leaders discussed cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, strategic cooperation, further support for Ukraine and current European issues. Subsequently, Prime Minister Fiala held talks with his Slovak counterpart Ľudovít Ódor. The Prime Ministers discussed bilateral cooperation, especially in the energy and defence sectors, as well as regional cooperation priorities in view of the upcoming Czech Presidency of the Visegrad Group and the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
30. 5. 2023
Prime Minister Petr Fiala received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania, Ingrida Šimonytė
On Tuesday, 30 May 2023, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, received Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrid Šimonytė in Brno. They discussed economic and military cooperation and the international situation in the run-up to the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius.
