Press Advisories

14. 11. 2024

Speech by Prime Minister Petr Fiala at the COP29 climate conference in Baku

On 11-13 November 2024, Prime Minister Petr Fiala attended the UN Climate Change Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he delivered a speech.

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14. 11. 2024

Prime Minister Fiala at COP29: Promoting Nuclear Energy Essential for Achieving Climate Goals

Prime Minister Petr Fiala attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 13 November 2024. During his address at the conference, he emphasised the necessity of utilising clean energy sources, such as nuclear power. He also highlighted the importance of setting ambitious yet realistic goals to meet climate objectives. On the sidelines of the summit, the Prime Minister held a series of bilateral meetings with leaders from Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Ethiopia, the Congo, and other nations, primarily discussing the development of mutual trade.

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18. 7. 2024

Prime Minister Fiala Signs Security Agreement with President Zelensky at Summit in the United Kingdom

On 18 July 2024, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala attended the European Political Community Summit at Blenheim Palace in the United Kingdom. This was the fourth meeting of EU heads of state and government leaders with non-EU countries. The leaders focused on Europe’s defence and security, as well as on energy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, combating disinformation, and migration.

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17. 7. 2024

The Government Has Decided on a Preferred Supplier for the New Nuclear Power Source at Dukovany

The Government has taken another significant step towards the construction of new nuclear power sources in the Czech Republic. At its meeting on Wednesday, 17 July 2024, it confirmed the selection of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Company (KHNP) as the preferred contractor for this strategically important project. Based on the bids from two bidders, France's EdF and Korea's KHNP, and their careful evaluation, the Government also decided to start negotiations on the construction of two units at the Dukovany site and on the possibility of contracting binding options for additional new sources at Temelín. This project will ensure the energy security and self-sufficiency of the Czech Republic for several decades to come. The government's decision on the preferred bidder will strengthen the country's energy independence and offer huge opportunities for domestic industry and the economy.

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30. 5. 2024

Leaders of the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, and Latvia agree on further military support for Ukraine in Prague

On 28 May 2024, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala hosted a working dinner at his official residence focused on security cooperation. Attendees included Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, Polish President Andrzej Duda, and representatives from the United States. In a joint statement, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continue military support for Ukraine, which is waging a courageous but unequal fight against Russian aggression

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17. 4. 2024

Petr Fiala discusses deeper Czech-U.S. cooperation in the U.S. Congress

On Tuesday 16 April 2024, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala held talks in the U.S. Congress, mainly on Czech-U.S. relations, and also on the U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other countries, which is pending in the House of Representatives. In addition, the Czech Prime Minister paid tribute to presidents Václav Havel and T. G. Masaryk in Washington and gave a speech at the Hudson Institute. He concluded his visit to the USA at a gala dinner with prominent personalities and Czech and U.S. investors.

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16. 4. 2024

Speech by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala at the Hudson Institute in Washington

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala delivered a speech at the Hudson Institute in Washington on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.

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16. 4. 2024

Prime Minister Fiala held talks with US President Biden at the White House. They addressed strategic, defence and economic cooperation

US President Joe Biden received Prime Minister Petr Fiala in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday, 15 April 2024. The two leaders discussed strategic, security, defence and economic cooperation, energy, as well as support for Czech companies on the US market. They also touched on the security situation in the world, in particular the war in the Middle East and Ukraine. In this context, the US President highly appreciated the Czech ammunition initiative.

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21. 3. 2024

Speech by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala at the Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala delivered a speech at the Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels on Thursday, 21 March 2024.

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6. 3. 2024

Prime Minister Fiala holds talks with French President Macron on cooperation in energy, defence and support for Ukraine

On Tuesday 5 March, Prime Minister Petr Fiala met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Straka Academy. The leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in nuclear energy, defence cooperation and support for the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine from third countries. They also signed the Action Plan for the Strategic Partnership Between the Czech Republic and France for 2024-2028.

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