Pavel and Babiš agree in principle on ambassador appointments

President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) have reached a broad agreement on appointing new Czech ambassadors, the Presidential Office said after their meeting. The talks follow a recent dispute, when the government and the Foreign Ministry refused to proceed with several ambassadorial nominations previously approved by the president. The cabinet wants to reassess the candidates and ensure a more transparent selection process aligned with its priorities. According to Babiš, some nominations remain under discussion, particularly over candidates lacking diplomatic experience. Both sides also stressed the need for closer coordination to maintain a unified Czech foreign policy.