Czech, German presidents praise reconciliation against backdrop of Sudetens meeting

In a joint statement issued on Friday, Czech President Petr Pavel and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier praised the path of reconciliation that their nations have taken since World War II. The Czech Republic and Germany have come a long way together in the spirit of mutual understanding, respect, and partnership, the two heads of state said.

The statement was published against the backdrop of a congress of a Sudeten German association being held in Brno, the first such event in Czechia.

The Czech Chamber of Deputies last week passed a government motion saying the lower house was opposed to the gathering.