As a part of her working visit, a joint public debate entitled “The Future of Europe in an Interconnected World” will be held, during which High Representative Mogherini and minister Zaorálek will discuss the topic with public.

Minister Zaorálek commented on the forthcoming meeting with Federica Mogherini: “I perceive the visit of the Head of the EU diplomacy in Prague as a good opportunity to better present the Czech position on current international issues and to stress the need for more engagement of the EU, especially in the Europe’s nearest neighbourhood”.

Information for media:

Photo opportunity and press conference of the High Representative of the EU and the Minister of Foreign Affairs:

Czernin Palace, January 11, 2016, from 11:45 to 12:00.

Arrival of media representatives to the reception of the Czernin Palace is requested by 11:15 a.m.

Participation is possible only with prior written request for accreditation (including an indication of name, media outlet, position and a phone number) sent to the e-mail address: karolina_rezkova@mzv.cz by 2 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016.

The press conference will be held in Czech and English.

Dress-code: Business attire