The working lunch continues a trend of intensified Czech-OIC dialogue, initiated by Minister Zaorálek’s auspices over an international conference on inter-cultural dialogue between the Western and Muslim world (held in Prague in April 2016). The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs sees its collective dialogue with the OIC as a useful platform to promote a harmonious coexistence between cultures and religions, as well as to exchange views and clarify some specific political issues including the Czech Republic’s official position toward the Middle East Peace Process. Deputy Minister Tlapa expressed his hope that the OIC Prague Group will actively participate in the public debate in our country, helping to better inform the Czech public about the real values and beliefs of majority Muslim societies as well as to overcome some persistent intercultural prejudices and misunderstandings.