PM Fischer starts California tour

Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer began a two-day tour to the US state of California on Tuesday. The first day includes a visit to the US high technology hub, Silicon Valley, where he is due to meet with investors and business leaders. The headquarters of the internet search company Google will be one of the stops. The Prime Minister is due later to speak at Stanford University and meet with former US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice, who now lectures at the university. Wednesday’s programme in Los Angeles includes a visit to the Czech community in the city.