Macinka would like to complete embassy move to Jerusalem

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka (Motorists) said he would like to complete the relocation of the Czech embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by the end of his term in office. He told journalists this after a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar at Prague’s Černín Palace. According to Macinka, the move could be timed to a symbolic moment, but it will ultimately be a decision of the cabinet.

Macinka and Saar jointly opened a Czech-Israeli business forum earlier in the day at Černín Palace. According to the ministers, more than 50 Israeli companies and around 150 Czech representatives are taking part. The companies are focused mainly on defence and cybersecurity, as well as healthcare.