Press Advisories
2. 3. 2017
Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka thanked the outgoing Japanese ambassador, T. Yamakawa, for his contribution to Czech-Japanese relations
On Thursday 2 March 2017, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka welcomed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan, Tetsuo Yamakawa, to the Straka Academy on the occasion of his departure from his post as ambassador to the Czech Republic, to thank him for his contribution to improving Czech-Japanese relations
2. 3. 2017
Joint Statement of the Heads of Governments of the V4 Countries “Strong Europe – Union of Action and Trust”
Joint Statement of the Heads of Governments of the V4 Countries “Strong Europe – Union of Action and Trust” Input to Rome Declaration 2017
28. 2. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka met with Maltese Prime Minister Muscat to discuss Brexit, the EU summit in Rome and the future of the EU
On Tuesday 28 February 2017, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka met in the Kramar villa with the prime minister of the Maltese Republic, Joseph Muscat. The main topics of the meeting were current European issues, Brexit and preparations for the March European Council meeting and the summit in Rome.
24. 2. 2017
The Office of the Government of the CR has entered into close professional collaboration with the Czech Academy of Sciences
On Friday 24 February 2017, the Director of the Office of the Government, Pavel Dvořák and the President of the Academy of Sciences of the CR, Jiří Drahoš, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Office of the Government of the CR and the Academy of Sciences of the CR in the Straka Academy, in the presence of Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka. The Memorandum sets out a framework for cooperation between the two state institutions, which are united in their interest in responsible political decision-making and the state’s ability to deal with current and future challenges.
17. 2. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka received the new ambassador of the Republic of Korea and discussed further options for cooperation between the two countries
On Friday 17 February 2017, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka received the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Czech Republic, Seoung-Hyun Moon in the Straka Academy. The Prime Minister congratulated the new ambassador on his new post, while at the same time praising the current excellent level of Czech-Korean relations.
13. 2. 2017
PM Sobotka received the Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, Božo Petrov, and together they praised the depth of the relations between both countries
On Monday 13 February 2017, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka received the Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, Božo Petrov, at the Straka Academy. The topics for the meeting included the future development of bilateral relations and economic cooperation, support for Czech minorities in Croatia and the position adopted by the two countries with regard to EU enlargement to include the west Balkans. They also addressed the consequences of Brexit for the European Union.
8. 2. 2017
PM met with the Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ibrahim al-Jaafari, to discuss the situation in the region and humanitarian and military assistance
On Wednesday 8 February 2017, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, Ibrahim al-Jaafari, at the Straka Academy. They discussed the current state of the conflict with the so-called Islamic State and possible assistance from the Czech government to help stabilise the country.
7. 2. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka: The construction of a high-speed railway between Prague and Dresden is a top priority for the CR and for Saxony
On Tuesday 7 February 2017, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka met with the Minister President of Saxony, Stanislw Tillich at the Straka Academy. The main topic of the meeting was the deepening of relations between the two countries in the fields of transport infrastructure and economic cooperation. Prime Minister Sobotka and Minister President Tillich also discussed cooperation between the CR and Saxony in the field of science, research and innovation.
3. 2. 2017
Prime Minister Sobotka: EU leaders’ agreement will help to quell illegal migration in the Mediterranean
Today, at the informal summit in Valletta, Malta, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka and other EU leaders discussed enhanced cooperation with Libya and the development of partnerships with other North African countries to curb illegal migration in the Mediterranean. In their joint declaration, the Member States’ heads of state and government made the commitment to counter people smugglers, support Libyan border guards and provide assistance in the building of capacities for refugees.
