Czech Ambassador Highlights Strong Israel-Czech Relations Amid Political Changes
Israel-Czech relations are strong, have been so for decades, Prague's ambassador tells 'Post'
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Czech Ambassador to Israel, Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova, affirmed the enduring strength of Israel-Czech relations, emphasizing bipartisan support in Prague. She noted the Czech Republic's role as a key ally in the EU, committed to blocking anti-Israel measures and fostering cooperation across political and economic spheres.
- 01Czech-Israeli relations have been strong for 20 to 30 years, with consistent bipartisan support in Prague.
- 02The Czech Republic aims to block any EU measures that could harm Israel, including suspensions of cooperation agreements.
- 03Ambassador Smigolova believes that friends should not publicly discuss 'red lines' or criticize each other in the media.
- 04Prague is committed to maintaining the structural foundations of the Israel-EU relationship.
- 05The ambassador expressed hopes for deepening cooperation between the two nations in various sectors, including business.
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Czech Ambassador to Israel Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova highlighted the longstanding and robust relationship between Israel and the Czech Republic during an interview with The Jerusalem Post. She noted that this relationship has remained strong for the past 20 to 30 years, regardless of changes in government in Prague. The ambassador emphasized that support for Israel spans the political spectrum in the Czech Republic. Following the loss of Hungary's veto power in the EU, Prague's role in blocking anti-Israel resolutions has become increasingly significant. Smigolova stated that the Czech Republic intends to protect key agreements with Israel, including the EU-Israel Cooperation Agreement and academic collaborations. She also discussed the importance of private diplomacy, arguing that friends should not publicly define 'red lines' or criticize each other in the media. The ambassador expressed optimism for continued cooperation between Israel and the Czech Republic across various sectors, particularly in business.
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The Czech Republic's support for Israel influences its diplomatic stance within the EU, potentially affecting future EU-Israel relations.
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