Official Visit of the Czech President Petr Pavel to Austria

PeoplePoliticians ♦ Published: June 7, 2023; 10:32 ♦ (Vindobona)

During his official visit to Vienna, the newly elected President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, met with Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen. Petr Pavel, once the highest NATO military officer, is a staunch supporter of Ukraine. But he is also keen on cooperation with neutral Austria.

Official visit of the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel (r.), to Austria's President, Alexander Van der Bellen (l.). / Picture: © Österreichische Präsidentschaftskanzlei / Peter Lechner/HBF

In particular, the Czech president emphasized the Czech Republic's offer to supply military aircraft to Austria. At a joint press conference, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen stated that both countries support Ukraine to the best of their abilities. He described the Austrian government's financial commitment to mine clearance as "progress."

Although the President of…