NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg receives high Czech state distinction from President Pavel

President Petr Pavel awarded the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at Prague Castle on Thursday. This high state distinction is awarded by the president  to people who have made outstanding contributions to the development of democracy, humanity and human rights.

Mr. Stoltenberg, who is in Prague for a two-day informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers, also held talks with Prime Minister Petr Fiala.  Speaking after the meeting, he said Czechia was NATO’s reliable and valued partner. He also praised the activities of Czech soldiers abroad and the Czech munitions initiative for Ukraine.