Relations between the Czech Republic and the countries of the Middle East and North Africa. Presentation of the Czech Republic and its culture abroad 2. Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
MULTILATERAL COOPERATION
Summary information on multilateral cooperation
Humanitarian aid went mainly to countries hit by natural disasters and suffering the consequences of military operations.
The Czech Republic and the European Union
1999 – The Parliamentary Committee for the Association of the Czech Republic in the EU met in Brussels, and 17.–19. Regular report of the European Commission on the progress of the Czech Republic in preparation for EU membership, National Programme.
The Czech Republic and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs participates in the work of interdepartmental specialized groups dealing with these problems. The Czech Republic has contributed a lot to the work of the international community in helping refugees.
The Czech Republic and regional cooperation Visegrad cooperation
Much attention was paid to the SEP's participation in the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe. In the Czech Republic, meetings of the SEP parliamentary committee and the parliamentary assembly were held.
The Czech Republic and other European institutions OSCE
The Czech Republic is constantly aware of all aspects of the human rights dimension of the OSCE. The participation of the Czech Republic in the ADACS programs for the promotion of democratic stability is also significant.
The Czech Republic and international organizations The UN and its associated organizations
The Czech Republic participates in the October sessions of the Agency's general conference every year. It was established on 1 January 1995 and the Czech Republic was one of the founding member states.
Disarmament and arms control
The World Bank has prepared a study entitled "Czech Republic: Towards EU membership", which deals with the state of preparation of the Czech Republic for EU membership. The delegation of the Czech Republic endorsed the EU's position and presented its idea on illegal transfers of fissile materials and on international cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The Czech Republic expressed its concern about the possible revival of the arms race at the turn of the millennium, roughly ten.
The amended Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces is an essential part of the security structure in Europe. As far as the Czech Republic is concerned, the amendment removes one of the last, albeit indirect, links to the former Warsaw Treaty. During the negotiations, they also succeeded in persuading other states to accept political commitments.
The Czech Republic will coordinate the ratification process with its allies, with the National Security Council having to determine the start of the ratification process.
Development and Humanitarian Aid Development aid
As President Clinton pointed out in a speech after the signing of the Agreement, the US will begin the ratification process as soon as the Russian Federation begins to implement the provisions of the treaty in the flank area (North Caucasus) and reduce its equipment to the legal one. level determined by the treaty, possibly the amended treaty. Some other NATO states are of the same opinion, especially those that do not intend to speed up the ratification process as long as the Russian Federation continues to violate the treaty through its military operations in Chechnya. The new concept of development aid is to take into account the experience of these organizations, especially their organizational arrangements and cooperation between governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as the public in general.
The Czech Republic provides humanitarian assistance depending on the seriousness of the situation and the threats to human life or health; this assistance is provided either to the affected state or as part of an internationally coordinated effort. It is offered in accordance with the principles of the international community, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent and UN resolutions. So far, the Czech Republic has not experienced such strong pressure to provide flexible and effective material, rescue and financial humanitarian assistance as in 1999.
As a result of military operations in Kosovo, natural disasters in various parts of the world, especially after the earthquakes in Turkey, Greece and in Taiwan, after the floods in the Philippines, Ghana, Vietnam, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Mexico and Colombia, or the elimination of the consequences of war conflicts in East Timor and Chechnya, the Czech Republic not only exceeded the budget reserves for the general accounting administration for humanitarian aid by DKK 30 million, i.e.
Bilateral Relations of the Czech Republic 1. Summary information on bilateral relations
Relations of the Czech Republic with the Central European countries Slovak Republic
1999 - The foreign ministers met on the occasion of Prime Minister Dzurinda's official visit to the Czech Republic. Agreement between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of the Slovak Republic on cooperation on transboundary waterways. 1999 – Agreement between the government of the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany on cultural cooperation.
Trade between the Czech Republic and Hungary takes place under the terms of the CEFTA agreement. Agreement between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of the Hungarian Republic on cooperation in customs matters. Protocol between the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic and the Ministry of Defense of the Hungarian Republic on cooperation in the field of education.
1998 – official visit of the Chairman of the Slovenian State Council Hrovata to the Czech Republic;
Relations of the Czech Republic with NATO and NATO member States Kingdom of Belgium
During the 1990s, trade between Italy and the Czech Republic was characterized by a dynamic revival. The Netherlands was the Czech Republic's sixth trading partner among EU countries. Norway was among the Czech Republic's important partners during the reporting period.
The USA is currently one of the most important political and economic partners of the Czech Republic. But there is a growing deficit in the trade balance on the side of the Czech Republic. Spain was an important partner of the Czech Republic during the period under review.
1/1999 of the Joint Committee on the Free Trade Agreement between the Czech Republic and the Republic of Turkey.
Relations with the Baltic States Republic of Estonia
2/1999 of the Joint Committee of the Free Trade Agreement between the Czech Republic and the Republic of Estonia. Lithuania has shown interest in becoming an important partner of the Czech Republic, and among the Baltic states it is its largest economic partner. 98 – bilateral meetings between the President of the Chamber of Deputies Václav Klaus and the Prime Minister of Lithuania V.
Latvia, along with the other Baltic states, has been an important political and economic partner of the Czech Republic. Meeting of the Ministers of Defense of the Czech Republic and Latvia for the exchange of information and cooperation in the field of military research and development. Decision 1/1999 of the Joint Council on the Free Trade Agreement between the Czech Republic and Latvia.
From the beginning of the academic year 1999/2000, a teacher of Czech was established in Riga, sent by the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic.
Relations Between the Czech Republic and the Holy See Holy See
Relations Between the Czech Republic and the Eastern and South-Eastern European countries
Agreement between the Governments of the Czech Republic and the Republic of Belarus on Air Services. Agreement between the governments of the Czech Republic and the Republic of Croatia on cooperation in the veterinary field; Agreement between the governments of the Czech Republic and the Republic of Croatia on cooperation in plant protection.
Agreement between the Governments of the Czech Republic and the Republic of Croatia on Aviation Services,. Agreement between the Governments of the Czech Republic and the Republic of Croatia on mutual assistance in customs matters,. Agreement between the Governments of the Czech Republic and the Russian Federation on temporary employment.
Agreement between the governments of the Czech Republic and the Russian Federation on the mutual care of war graves.
Relations Between the Czech Republic and the countries of Asia and the Pacific area
The People's Republic of China is one of the Czech Republic's most important trade partners in Asia. Potential Indonesian tourists are still consciously influenced by the Czech Republic's communist past. The Government of the Czech Republic offers postgraduate scholarships (4-5 places per year) to Indonesian candidates.
Relations between the Czech Republic and Afghanistan have been stagnant for some time due to internal instability in the country. Agreement between the Governments of the Czech Republic and the Korean Democratic People's Republic on the Succession of Bilateral Treaties, settled by an Exchange of Notes. Agreement between the Governments of the Czech Republic and Mongolia on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters;
Protocol to the Agreement between the Governments of the Czech Republic and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on Reciprocal Employment of Czech and Vietnamese Nationals in 1999.
Relations Between the Czech Republic and the countries of the Near East and North Africa
There is a large Vietnamese community on the territory of the Czech Republic; according to the official data of the Czech Ministry of the Interior (long-term and permanent residence), it is 22,000 persons, and according to some (albeit unconfirmed) figures, twice as many (illegal migration, expired visas and residence permits). 242 and 338 of the UN Security Council and the principle of exchanging territory for peace, represents the only possible way to a lasting and just peace in the region. The Czech Republic welcomed the signing of the memorandum at Wye Plantation in October 1998 and called on both parties to strictly respect it.
Agreement between the Government of the Czech Republic and the Government of the Egyptian Arab Republic on the follow-up to bilateral agreements, settled by an exchange of letters; The Republic of Iraq has been placed in strict isolation as a result of the sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council following the invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. The Czech Republic has fully respected the relevant provisions resulting from UN resolutions 661 and 687 and others . However, the Security Council also saw the humanitarian aspect of the situation in Iraq and supported the “oil for food” project.
Czech companies have failed to assert themselves in the partially open trade allowed by the UN under the “oil for food” system, adopted under UN Security Council Resolution No. 986.
