Petr Macinka

World leaders meet for various diplomatic visits and events on May 8.

The Czech Republic aims to contribute to Asia's global economy through technology, industry, and open trade.

China bans exports of dual-use items to seven European firms over Taiwan arms sales, effective immediately.

China bans dual-use item exports to seven European entities over Taiwan arms sales

At least five EU foreign ministers will push for Israel sanctions this week, citing potential executions of Palestinians, with more than half the bloc likely supportive, though Germany and Italy's positions remain crucial for any trade agreement suspension.

PM Netanyahu meets Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Hillary Clinton clashed with Czech deputy PM Petr Macinka over Donald Trump at Munich Security Conference

Vietnam's Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung conducted multiple bilateral meetings with ASEAN and European officials in Brunei, strengthening strategic partnerships, advancing the 2026-2030 cooperation frameworks with Laos and Thailand, and proposing expanded EU economic and cultural collaboration initiatives.

China blacklisted seven EU firms from receiving dual-use goods over Taiwan weapons links, escalating trade tensions with Brussels as Beijing retaliates against EU anti-Russia sanctions and asserts control over sensitive military supply chains.

China bans dual-use item exports to seven European entities over Taiwan arms sales.

China bans dual-use item exports to seven European entities over Taiwan arms sales.

Russian politician Dmitry Medvedev threatened European drone manufacturing facilities, prompting Czech officials to demand clarification amid escalating tensions over Western military support to Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.

Czech leaders clash over NATO representation as President Pavel seeks a role at the Ankara summit.

Hillary Clinton and Czech politician Petr Macinka engaged in a heated exchange at the Munich Security Conference over Trump's policies

Vietnam's Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung conducted bilateral meetings with ASEAN and European officials in Brunei, strengthening strategic partnerships, advancing multilateral cooperation frameworks, and promoting economic ties across multiple sectors and nations.

European leaders reassess power dynamics after Viktor Orban's electoral defeat in Hungary, with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Czech leader Andrej Babis emerging as potential successors to right-wing nationalist governance amid shifting Central European alliances.

China bans exports of dual-use items to seven European firms over Taiwan arms sales, effective immediately.

EU envoys will consider the 20th sanctions package against Russia and a 90 billion euro Ukraine loan on April 22, with approval possible within 24 hours if Hungary and Slovakia don't object, pending Druzhba pipeline oil restoration conditions.

Czech PM Andrej Babis vows to fulfill NATO defence commitments despite current budget allocations.

Wang Yi meets Petr Macinka, Czech Deputy PM and Foreign Minister, discussing diplomatic relations

Hillary Clinton disagreed with Czech deputy PM Petr Macinka on Trump at Munich Security Conference