New US Ambassador to Czechia to focus on security and economic ties

The new US ambassador to the Czech Rapublic, Nicholas Merrick, said he will focus on strengthening shared security and defense, as well as deepening economic and trade relations. Merrick made the remarks while presenting his credentials to President Petr Pavel at Prague Castle on Thursday.

He underlined the long-standing defense cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic and their shared commitment to NATO, noting that both countries face common challenges from Russia and China. Merrick also praised Czechia for meeting its NATO target of spending two percent of GDP on defense.