Press Advisories
20. 6. 2016
Prime Minister Sobotka attends two summits in China and supports the aviation, healthcare and financial sectors
Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka visited the People’s Republic of China from 16 to 20 June 2016. During his visit, he met with top Chinese officials, including Premier Li Keqiang and also attended the Local Leaders Meeting of 16+1 platform representatives and kicked off the summit of health ministers in Su-Chou and supported priority areas of cooperation between both countries. A total of 22 agreements and memoranda were adopted during Prime Minister Sobotka’s visit. The Prime Minister was accompanied on his visit by Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Michaela Marksová, Minister of Industry and Trade Jan Mládek and Minister of Transport Dan Ťok.
20. 6. 2016
Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka commences the Su-Chou summit of health ministers from the 16+1 countries
On the last day of his working visit to China, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka and Chinese Vice-Premier Liou Jen-tung opened the second meeting so far of health ministers from the 16+1 platform. Cooperation in the healthcare sector is playing an important role in Czech-Chinese relations, and medical tourism in particular is actively developing in partnership with the spa sector.
19. 6. 2016
The Prime Minister meets with leading businessmen from the province of Zhejiang
Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka meets with leading businessmen and officials from the province of Zhejiang. Discussed topics include regional cooperation, business and investment opportunities and support for tourism.
18. 6. 2016
Prime Minister Sobotka supports further development of the Czech-Chinese regional cooperation
On the third day of his working visit to the People's Republic of China, the Czech Prime Minister supported regional cooperation and promotion of Czech culture. Together with Czech Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Michaela Marksová, Prime Minister Sobotka met with the Tianjin Mayor and Provincial Party Secretary Zhejian.
17. 6. 2016
Prime Minister Sobotka meets with Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang
On the second day of his working visit to the Chinese People’s Republic, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka met the Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang. This was the second meeting of the two Prime Ministers within 7 months, which confirms the special quality of our bilateral relations. During the second day of the working visit Prime Minister Sobotka also visited the Czech Pavilion at a business fair, held talks with the management of the Ershang food company and had a further meeting with the Mayor of Beijing.
17. 6. 2016
Condolences of Prime Minister Sobotka to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Cameron
Condolences of Prime Minister Sobotka to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Cameron on the violent death of Jo Cox MP.
16. 6. 2016
Prime Minister Sobotka devotes in China to strategic aspects of collaboration and to specific projects in aviation, the finance sector and sport
On the first day of their official visit, Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka and Minister of Industry and Trade Jan Mládek held talks with the Minister for the National Development and Reform Commission, the Administrator of the Chinese Civil Aviation Authority and representatives of Chinese financial institutions.
8. 6. 2016
Premier Sobotka Handed over the Presidency of the Visegrad Group to Prime Minister of Poland Beata Szydlova and Delivered a Symbolic Gift
At the close of a summit of the prime ministers of Visegrad Group countries held in Prague on 8 June 2016, Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka presented a painting of St. Adalbert to Polish Premier Beata Szydlova. The act marked the symbolic handover of the presidency of the Visegrad Group between the two countries.
8. 6. 2016
Prime Minister Sobotka hosts Final Summit of Czech V4 Presidency in Prague
On Wednesday 8 June an official summit of the Prime Ministers of the Visegrad group of countries was held in Prague; this was the culmination of the year-long Czech V4 Presidency. During their meeting, the Prime Ministers assessed the results of the Czech Presidency and also discussed the upcoming European Council session. From the beginning of July, the Presidency of the Visegrad group will be taken over by Poland.
