Lipavský hands out medals recognising diplomatic service

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský handed out service recognition medals this Thursday. The act symbolically took place on the occasion of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day, which marks the anniversary of the start of the Velvet Revolution.

The medal has been awarded since 2019 and is an expression of gratitude to domestic and foreign laureats for their contributions in the fields of Czech diplomacy, foreign affairs and the development of foreign relations.It is handed out both to individuals and institutions.

The ceremony took place at Černín Palace in Prague.