Events commemorating creation of independent Czech state continue

Events commemorating the creation of the independent Czech Republic 30 years ago continue on Monday with a gathering of current and former heads of state, followed by a special concert in the evening in Prague's Rudolfinum.

The meeting in Kramář's Villa, the official residence of the Prime Minister, will take the form of a commemorative dinner to which all living former heads of state are invited by the current Prime Minister, Petr Fiala. Ten former prime ministers are expected to attend.

After the dinner, Prime Minister Fiala, his Slovak counterpart Eduard Heger, and other Czech politicians and important guests will attend a concert organised by the government office in cooperation with the Czech Philharmonic.

The Czech Republic was established on 1 January, 1993 after the dissolution of the former Czechoslovakia. The country has had 16 cabinets since then.