From left: Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Mr. Jiří Kozák; Ambassador of Argentina in the Czech Republic, H.E. Mr. Claudio Javier Rozencwaig; Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, Mr. Edvard Kožušník
Text: M.Zisso; Photo: Archive
On the occasion of Argentina’s National Day, and 100 years of diplomatic relations between the Czech Republic and Argentina , the Ambassador of the Argentine Republic H.E. Mr. Claudio Javier Rozencwaig hosted a special reception at the beautiful Kaunický Palace. We bring you the speech he gave to the guests.
Mr. Eduard Hulicius, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic was the honored speaker.
From left: partner of the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic Mr. Edvard Kožušník; spouse of the Ambassador of Argentina in the Czech Republic, Mrs. Graziella Maria Semino; Ambassador of Argentina in the Czech Republic,
H.E. Mr. Claudio Javier Rozencwaig; Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, Mr. Edvard Kožušník
From left: Ambassador of Peru to the Czech Republic, H.E. Mr. Nestor Francisco Popolozio Bardales; spouse of the Ambassador of Argentina in the Czech Republic, Mrs. Graziella Maria Semino; Ambassador of Argentina in the Czech Republic, H.E. Mr. Claudio Javier Rozencwaig;
spouse of the Ambassador of Peru in the Czech Republic, Mrs. Irma Elena Rios Garate de Popolizio
Today we celebrate our Independence Day and, on this special occasion, we also commemorate a significant step in our diplomatic history: 100 years of diplomatic relations between our two countries.
A century ago, Argentina and Czechoslovakia began a relationship that, over the years, is full of cooperation and mutual respect. This partnership has been a testimony of how two nations can
work together towards common goals, despite the geographical distance. Our countries have shared cultural, academic and commercial exchanges that have mutually enriched our societies. From collaboration in scientific and technological fields to the promotion of our respective culture.
On this day, we celebrate not only our independence, but also the spirit of collaboration that has characterized our relations with the Czech Republic. This is an occasion to reaffirm our commitment to the values that unite us: democracy, peace and respect for human rights.
We share views in our external policies. In fact, Argentina is grateful for the support of the Czech Republic so as to finalize the Agreement Mercosur-UE, also to the support of your country so as Argentina could enter on the OCDE, and your support to the Argentina ́s will to enter in a global association with NATO.
From right: H.E. Ms. Ayesha Ali, Ambassador of Pakistan; H.E. Mr. Claudio Javier Rozencwaig, Ambassador of Argentina in the Czech Republic; and his spouse Mrs. Graziella Maria Semino
Also, let me say that we share our firm support to Ukraine and its right to legitimate self-defence in the face of Russian aggression. Argentina is firmly committed to defending international law, and in particular the principle of territorial integrity.
In this centenary, we started with an event at the Černín Palace with the presence of Vice Minister Kozák and we continue with an important visit of Minister Lipavský to Buenos Aires, the visit of the Speaker of the Chamber Jan Skopeček and other members of the parliament as the Minister of Science Marek Ženíšek and a few weeks ago the visit of our President Milei to Prague.
It was the first visit of an Argentina’s president to the Czech Republic and it was during this celebration of the centenary, with meeting President Pavel and Prime Minister Fiala. And we also prepare other visit for the second half of the year, and cultural and comercial events.
From right: H.E. Mr. Bijan Joseph Sabet, Ambassador
of the United States of America; H.E. Mr. Claudio Javier Rozencwaig, Ambassador of Argentina in the Czech Republic; and his spouse Mrs. Graziella Maria Semino
In addition to the daily tasks of promoting traditional Argentine goods such as beef, wine, and other products, we will focus on consolidating and expanding our economic relations, and actively seeking new facilities for bilateral trade.
From left: Veselin Vackov, Director, Managing Editor of Lidové noviny; Mrs. Graziella Maria Semino and H.E. Mr. Claudio Javier Rozencwaig, Ambassador of Argentina in the Czech Republic; and Blanka Vacková, Head of Research at iO Partners
We will focus on strengthening cooperation and investments in energy sector and technology, in particular hydrogen, lithium and rare minerals, and also areas like knowledge-based services, creative industries, information and communication technologies, medicine and defense. The visit of Minister Síkela to Latin America, and the possibilities of other high level visits in the forthcoming months are very important and we will work on this.
Viva Argentina!
Viva Czech Republic!