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Czech contributions to EU are highly appreciated

10.2.2014

”Contributions of the Czech Republic, both past and present, are highly appreciated and they will not be forgotten. The Czech Republic is very active in this regard as well as in the development of EU institutions and capabilities," General Patrick de Rousiers said after meeting Czech CHOD, General Petr Pavel.

Minister Stropnicky introduced to office

31.1.2014

Following inauguration of the new cabinet by the President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman on Wednesday 29 January 2014, the newly appointed Prime Minister, Bohuslav Sobotka, introduced Martin Stropnicky to the Defence Minister’s office on 30 January 2014 in the morning.

Czech President visits Afghanistan

26.1.2014

"I highly appreciate your work," Supreme Commander of Czech Armed Forces and Czech President Milos Zeman told to his soldiers serving on ISAF mission in Kabul during the historically first presidential visit to Afghanistan, where he also met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

Planning for future logistic operations

18.1.2014

The Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre Council of Directors session held in Prague 14 to 15 January outlined development of joint logistic support for future operations and started a planning process of Exercise Capable Logistician 2015 which will be held in Hungary.

Minister honours service dog Athos

11.1.2014

Minister of Defence Vlastimil Picek visited the Military Cynology Centre at Chotyne this week to honour dog Athos for service in Afghanistan where it was seriously injured in September 2012.