Lipavský gets Magnitsky Award during UK visit

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský received the Magnitsky Award during his visit to the United Kingdom, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday.

The head of Czech diplomacy also met with his British counterpart James Cleverly, Minister of State for Trade Policy Greg Hands as well as several other MPs.

Mr Lipavský’s trip to Britain was concerned with deepening diplomatic, security and trade ties between the two countries, as well as clarifying the so-called Statement of Intent memorandum on joint cooperation. The Czech Foreing Ministry highlighted that the United Kingdom is one of the closest allies of Czechia.