Czech Government Approves New Foreign Policy Strategy Emphasising Security

Czech Government Approves New Foreign Policy Strategy Emphasising Security

The Czech government yesterday approved a new foreign policy concept, departing from previous such documents by emphasising security as the main goal, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky (unaffiliated) told reporters after a cabinet meeting. The concept was originally due to be completed in mid-2023, replacing the existing strategy from 2015. It is also a direct follow-up to the 2023 security strategy. According to Lipavsky, the document formulates th…

The government discussed a new foreign policy concept on Wednesday. The current one is outdated, and diplomacy has been going on for a decade, according to the government. The new version will take into account Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the weakening of the international order, and strengthening defense capabilities.