Austria and Czech Republic for European Stability and Security

PeopleDiplomats ♦ Published: November 8, 2023; 13:14 ♦ (Vindobona)

During a pivotal meeting in Vienna, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg and his Czech counterpart Jan Lipavský showcased a united front on several critical international issues.

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg (r.) meets his Czech counterpart Jan Lipavský (l.) in Vienna. / Picture: © BMEIA Bundesministerium für Europa, Integration und Äußeres / Gruber / Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)

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