Foreign Minister Macinka wants to reopen debate on moving embassy to Jerusalem

Petr Macinka would like to reopen the discussion on moving the Czech embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The Czech foreign minister said this at a press conference following today’s meeting with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar. However, Macinka also noted that the decision does not depend solely on him, but on the entire government and governing coalition.

Macinka said he regrets that the discussion on the topic has faded. “We should reopen this issue,” he said, adding that he will try to do so. “If you are asking me about a date, I cannot tell you that,” he added. “It does not depend only on me, I am just the foreign minister,” he said, stressing that the government must make the decision.

According to Macinka, the move would not be purely symbolic, but would also have a practical advantage. The Israeli government, parliament, and president are all based in Jerusalem.