Czech Republic reaffirms support for Israel as countries expand economic ties

During a meeting in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka reaffirmed his country's support for Israel within the European Union and internationally to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The ministers co-opened the Israel-Czech Business Forum, attended by over 200 companies, where they signed a joint declaration to expand economic, political, and technological cooperation and establish the forum as an annual event. Macinka stated, “I will continue to support strengthening economic cooperation between the Czech Republic and Israel. And in addition to that, I will continue to support Israel on the political level and in the European arena.” The forum facilitated discussions and potential partnerships in sectors including industry, healthcare, security, innovation, and technology, building on a similar event held in Prague in May.