Čaputová meets Pavel at start of visit on eve of Velvet Revolution anniversary

The Slovak president, Zuzana Čaputová, visited Prague on the eve of the anniversary of the start of the Velvet Revolution on November 17. She was welcomed at Prague Castle by her Czech counterpart, Petr Pavel, on Thursday morning.

After an official ceremony that also included both presidents’ partners, the national anthems of the two states were played. The heads of state inspected members of the Prague Castle Guard and Zuzana Čaputová signed a guest book.

The Slovak head of state also had a number other engagements planned in Prague, including laying a wreath at a memorial to the Velvet Revolution in the downtown area.