FM Lipavský opens conference in Paris

On Sunday, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský delivered a speech at the opening of the international conference "Stronger Together – Europe, Israel, and the Middle East in a Turbulent World," organized by the non-governmental organization The European Leadership Network (ELNET). The conference is taking place in Paris on May 18–19, 2025.

“Today, we are not only facing threats from terrorist groups. They are backed by states such as Russia and Iran. This is not just a short-term partnership — it is a dangerous alliance that can only lead to future wars. And these wars will not stop at the borders of Ukraine or the Middle East,” Lipavský warned in his address. The minister also emphasized that Israel is Czechia’s most important partner in the Middle East, citing shared democratic values and a long-standing historical friendship. He added that the future of our security depends on deeper cooperation among democratic nations in the areas of defense, cybersecurity, innovation, and resilience to hybrid threats.