Pavel begins African tour in Mauritania, will also visit Ghana

Czech President Petr Pavel has launched a four-day trip to Africa, starting in Mauritania, where he became the first Czech or Czechoslovak head of state to visit. His tour will continue in Ghana, the first such visit in over 60 years. Accompanied by a business delegation, Pavel aims to strengthen trade ties, particularly in defence, mining, and environmental technologies. In Mauritania, he will also meet Czech troops training local forces. Vice President of the Czech Confederation of Industry Radek Špicar sees "significant potential" for expanding economic cooperation. Pavel will conclude his trip in Ghana on Thursday.