German federal office Friedrich Merz awarded the Czech ammunition initiative, which is he said Examine with Ukraine. According to Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, they agreed on Tuesday’s meeting in Berlin that it is necessary Continue to ensure the smooth supplies of military equipment to Ukraineto prevent Russia effectively. Politicians have also highlighted the mutual relations of the countries, according to Fiala, they are the strongest in history, reports TASR.
Merz described Czechs as close partners and friends and noted that, given the common history of the countries, this is not a matter of course. For key In bilateral relations of countriesbut also at European level considers the safety. “The political situation remains on the Eastern Wing of NATO Extreme tense. The aggressive war of Russia continues to Ukraine. The Czechs, like the Germans, understood that it requires a decisive answer, ”said the office.
He described the Czech ammunition initiative as exemplary aid to Ukraine and the Czech Republic for willingness to seize this project. “Together We are increasing pressure on Russiathe last time using the 18th penalty package, which, thankfully, came into force, ”he said.
He added that more intensive economic cooperation between the Czech Republic and Germany would help Improving traffic connections between countries. Fiala also agreed and noted that the Czech government recently approved the draft construction of the Ore Mountains tunnel between the Czech Republic and Germany who would have a train journey between Prague and Berlin shorten from the current four hours to two. The tunnel will be designed at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour for passenger transport.
Fiala marked Germany for Strategic partner. “Our relationships are stronger than ever before, they are based In trust, open dialogue and common interest in a stable and prosperous Europe”Said the Czech Prime Minister.
He welcomed that Germany took more responsibility for the defense of Europe. “We have agreed with Mr. The Office that it is necessary Continue to joint efforts to support Ukraine And ensuring the smooth supplies of military equipment so that Ukraine can continue its brave struggle. I would like to appreciate and To thank Germany for his contribution to our ammunition initiativewhich is really very significant, ”he stressed.
Fiala also considers the key theme of Fiala struggle with illegal migration. If EU states do not find an effective solution at European level, the consequence will be the result Restoring checks at the border individual states inside Schengen, which may worsen relationships. “We have some understanding to introduce controls on the German border … But we may agree that a long -term solution is not in control, but in finding an effective European solution,” Fiala added.
