In Prague, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Markéta Pekarová Adamová, and the Deputy Speakers of the Chamber of Deputies, representing all political parties: Věra Kovářová, Jan Bartošek, Jan Skopeček, Olga Richterová, Karel Havlíček, Aleš Juchelka, and Pavel Žáček.
The Head of State emphasized Markéta Pekarová Adamová's participation in last year’s Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea Platform and the adoption by the Chamber of Deputies of five resolutions in support of Ukraine.
“We are grateful to have such friends and partners. I would like to thank the Parliament of the Czech Republic, all the parties, for standing with our state from the very first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion, and for the resolutions supporting Ukraine,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
The President highlighted that our country has shown its readiness to achieve a just and lasting peace through diplomatic means. However, the Russian Federation refuses to accept the proposal of a full and unconditional ceasefire for 30 days.
The meeting also addressed the maintenance of sanctions against Russia while its aggression persists. Ukraine looks forward to the swift adoption of the 17th EU sanctions package, particularly targeting the Russian Federation's energy and banking sectors.
Additionally, our country expects support for the practical and effective continuation of EU accession negotiations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy commended Markéta Pekarová Adamová’s personal involvement in the implementation of humanitarian projects in Ukrainian hospitals, including the provision of necessary equipment, and the participation of Czech medical professionals in the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian warriors.
Markéta Pekarová Adamová stressed that the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament will continue to support Ukraine at all levels.
“This meeting took place with all of my colleagues, all of the Deputy Speakers of Parliament, including colleagues from the opposition, which is also very important, as it demonstrates our unity and condemns Russian aggression against Ukraine,” she concluded.
