Press Advisories
15. 4. 2019
Prime Minister Babiš met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman to discuss a direct airline connection and deeper economic cooperation
Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah. They mainly discussed deepening of economic and technological cooperation, the possibility of introducing a direct airline connection or a growing tourist exchange. The Czech Republic is also interested in strengthening Oman’s diplomatic presence in Prague and vice versa.
12. 4. 2019
Prime Minister attended the Summit of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern European Countries and China in Dubrovnik
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš attended the Summit of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe and the People’s Republic of China in Dubrovnik on 11 and 12 April 2019. He primarily discussed cooperation in trade and investment, transport, infrastructure, industry and culture. He also met with Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and Prime Minister of Northern Macedonia Zoran Zaev.
11. 4. 2019
Prime Minister: I am pleased that we have agreed to extend the Brexit negotiations
On the evening of 10 April 2019, the Heads of Governments of the EU Member States met at an extraordinary summit on Article 50 of the EU Treaty, i.e. to discuss further action on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The main theme of the evening was the possibility of extending the Brexit negotiations. The Czech delegation was led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
2. 4. 2019
The Office of the Government has joined the “Czech Republic in Blue Light” campaign for the fourth time
On the night of Tuesday 2 April to Wednesday 3 April 2019, Kramář’s villa was lit up in blue. The Office of the Government of the Czech Republic thus joined the nationwide campaign to support people with autism spectrum disorder “Czech Republic in Blue Light”.
2. 4. 2019
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš met with the President of the National Council of Austria
On Tuesday, 2 April 2019, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš met with Wolfgang Sobotka, President of the National Council of Austria. Together they discussed current European issues, transport infrastructure and mutual cooperation.
27. 3. 2019
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and the Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed the situation in Syria
On Wednesday, 27 March 2019 Prime Minister Andrej Babiš met with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Lebanon Gebran Bassil, on economic cooperation, regional security, the situation in Syria and the future of war refugees.
26. 3. 2019
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš: I am pleased that me and Mr Haseloff share a pragmatic approach to energy
On Tuesday, 26 March 2019, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš met with Reiner Haseloff, Prime Minister of Saxony-Anhalt. Together they discussed bilateral relations, the results of the talks within the so-called “Coal Commission” and economic cooperation.
22. 3. 2019
Prime Minister Babiš highlighted the need to complete the single internal market at a meeting of the European Council in Brussels
On Thursday and Friday 21 and 22 March 2019, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš attended the European Council meeting in Brussels. The main topic of the first meeting was Brexit and the postponement of the UK’s departure from the European Union. On the second day, the EU27 leaders dealt with economic issues, such as trade relations with China and the US.
15. 3. 2019
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš sent condolences to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
15. 3. 2019
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš met with Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă on Brexit, migration and European budget preparations
On Friday, 15 March 2019, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš met with the Prime Minister of Romania Viorica Dăncilă in Kramář’s Villa. The joint meeting, also in view of the ongoing Romanian Presidency of the European Council, covered current European issues including Brexit, the preparation of the European budget and migration. The Prime Ministers also discussed trade and investment cooperation.
