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Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine

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Two years ago, Vladimir Putin launched a massive neo-colonial war against Ukraine, however, Russia's aggression has been going on for 10 years - since 2014, when its army annexed Crimea and sparked the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine. Russia's… more ►

Ambassador Visits the Port of Faw

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Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Mr. Peter Štepánek, visited the newly constructed Iraqi Port of Faw on January 23, 2024. more ►

Ambassador met with National Security Advisor Mr. Qasim Al-Araji

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The National Security Adviser, Qasim Al-Araji, received in his office on Sunday 21-1-2024, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Baghdad, Peter Štepánek. more ►

Czech Republic donated medical equipment for Hospital in Najaf

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The Czech Republic provided medical devices worth 230 thousand USD (IQD 306 million) for the Burn Center Intensive Care Unit of the State Hospital in Najaf Province. more ►

Mr. Ambassador met Minister of Industry and Minerals

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H.E. Ambassador Petr Štěpánek was received by the Iraqi Minister of Industry Khaled Battal Al Najm. The main topic of the meeting was the forthcoming meeting of the joint Czech-Iraqi Commission for Economic Cooperation - planned to take place in… more ►

International Day of Human Rights - December 10

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Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human… more ►

Embassy of the Czech Republic joins campaign against Gender-Based Violence

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The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international civil society led campaign that takes place each year. It commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on 10… more ►

National Holiday: Fight for Freedom and Democracy

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November 17 is being observed as a national holiday in the Czech Republic and in Slovakia. This day commemorates Fight for Freedom and Democracy and also political role of Students. more ►

Former foreign minister Karel Schwarzenberg dies at age of 85

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Former foreign minister, MP, senator and honorary chairman of TOP 09 party Karel Schwarzenberg has died at the age of 85 after a long illness. The one-time presidential candidate, noted for his pro-European views, had been hospitalised in Vienna… more ►

Mr. Ambassador met with Minister of Transport

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On October 30, 2023, Ambassador Petr Štěpánek held talks with the Iraqi Minister of Transport Razak Muhibis Al-Saadawi. more ►

Mr. Ambassador met with Minister of Defense

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​Czech Ambassador Petr Štěpánek held talks with Iraqi Minister of Defense Thabet Muhammad Al-Abbasi in minister's office on October 29, 2023. more ►

Czech Republic supported Science Camp in Basra

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The Czech Republic has provided funding for Science Camp in Basra - their project that promotes idea of recycling plastic among the young generation in Iraq. Project raises awareness about the new technologies too. In this case, Czech funding… more ►

State Secretary Rubeš visits Iraq

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State Secretary of the Czech Foreign Ministry - Mr. Radek Rubeš had visited Iraq on October 4 and 5, 2023. more ►

Minister Lipavský concludes his two-day working trip to the Middle East in Iraq

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On Thursday, 25 May 2023, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský held talks with Iraqi officials in Baghdad on deepening political and economic cooperation and on the possibilities of Czech companies' involvement in the ongoing reconstruction and… more ►

Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel

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Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel, a former army general who has extensive experience in the military and international relations. President Pavel's inauguration ceremony took place on 9th March 2023, marking the start of his… more ►

Humanitarian Aid from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Helped Ukrainian Refugees with Shelter and Medical Care

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The Czech Republic has actively been providing aid to Ukraine since the first day of Russian aggression. In addition to supplying weapons and military equipment and receiving hundreds of thousands of refugees or voluntary collections of citizens… more ►

Czechia sends hundreds of heavy military systems worth tens of billions to Ukraine during the first year of Russian invasion

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In the first year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Czechia has delivered dozens of tanks, combat and armoured vehicles and other heavy military systems to Ukraine. Roughly one third of the material came from the Czech Army, the rest was… more ►

Ambassador Petr Štěpánek visited Iraqi National Security Advisor Al-Araji

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On October 30, 2022, Ambassador Petr Štěpánek paid a visit to the National Security Advisor of the Republic of Iraq, Qasim Muhammad Jalal Al-Araji. Together they discussed the security situation in Iraq and cooperation in the security field with… more ►

Do you want to help Ukraine?

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In reaction to Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic together with the Ukrainian Embassy in Prague created a system of immediate acquisition and shipment of military equipment to Ukraine,… more ►

Statements on the attack against the Prime Minister of Iraq

Statements by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell and Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek on the attack against the Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi more ►

Ambassador Petr Štěpánek visited the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center

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On October 30, 2021, Ambassador Petr Štěpánek paid a visit to the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) military base, met with Deputy Director Aaron Burge and the Czech Liaison Officer Lt. Col. Stanislav Coufal. He also visited the… more ►

Ambassador Petr Štěpánek handed over his credentials

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Czech Ambassador Mr Petr Štěpánek handed over his letter of credence to the Iraqi President Mr Barham Salih more ►

Statement by the Czech Embassy on the assassination of Dr. Husham al-Hashimi

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Statement by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Baghdad more ►

Emergency Measure to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 in the Czech Republic

Information for foreigners who do not have permanent or temporary residence in the Czech Republic; especially tourists more ►

Events to commemorate 100th anniversary of the Czech(oslovak) Republic

Embassy of the Czech Republic organised several events to commemorate 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic (on 28th October). more ►

First Deputy Police Chief of the Czech Police visits Iraq

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Brig.Gen. Martin Vondřášek, the First Deputy Police Chief of the Police of the Czech Republic visited Iraq between 8th and 10th May. He participated in an opening ceremony of the new training compound at Camp Dublin, training grounds for Iraqi… more ►

Czech MoFA's 2018 Humanitarian Projects for Iraq

On 9th March 2018 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic approved humanitarian projects of the Ministry in 2018. Four projects have been selected for implementation in Iraq, with total amount of grants reaching CZK 19,77m (over USD 0… more ►

Ambassador Jan Vyčítal visited Ramadi, talked with the Anbar Governor

On 13 March 2018, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Jan Vyčítal paid visit to Ramadi. The objective of the visit was to meet the Governor of the Anbar province, Mr. Muhammed Al-Halbusi and officials of the… more ►

Admission of Visa Applicants and need to have an Appointment

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Please note that the Embassy in Baghdad can receive visa applications only from diplomatic and/or service passport holders only. Other Iraqi applicants are advised to make their appointments with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Beirut,… more ►

Czech National Day celebration in Baghdad

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On 25 October 2017, a state reception celebrating the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Czech Republic (28 October 1918) was held in the representational premises of the Warwick Babylon Hotel in Baghdad. In attendance were more than 180… more ►

Local EU Statement on the liberation of Tell Afar and the Nineveh Province

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The European Union Delegation to Iraq issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Iraq: more ►

Czech Prime Minister Sobotka visits Baghdad to discuss reconstruction of Iraq

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Mr. Bohuslav Sobotka, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, visited Baghdad on 26-27 August 2017, accompanied by representatives of the Czech ministries of foreign affairs and defense and the Czech army's chief of staff. The visit comes at what… more ►

Czech Police experts arrive to reinforce international training programme for Iraqi police

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On 31 March 2017, five Czech Police experts arrived in Baghdad to join in a training programme for Iraqi police recruits, under the framework of the Global Coalition against ISIL. more ►

Czech Army Chief of Staff meets Czech military surgical team in Anbar

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General Josef Bečvář, the Chief of Staff of the Czech Army, has paid a visit to Ayn al-Asad Military Base in Iraq's Anbar Province on 22 March 2017, as a gesture of support for the Czech Army's team of surgical staff, which operates at the base… more ►

Czech defence industries at IQDEX 2017

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Czech defence producers achieved important visibility at the 6th International Defence Exhibition in Iraq (IQDEX), held in Baghdad on 5-7 March 2017 under the official auspices of the Minister of Interior of the Republic of Iraq. more ►

Local EU statement on the liberation of eastern Mosul

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Baghdad, Iraq – 26 January 2017 – The European Union Delegation to Iraq issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Iraq: more ►