Belarus–Czech Republic relations explained

Belarus and the Czech Republic established diplomatic relations in 1993. Belarus has an embassy in Prague. The Czech Republic has an embassy in Minsk.

Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

In October 2020, Czech Republic and other countries recalled their ambassadors from Belarus following disputed presidential elections.[1]

In May 2021, Czech Republic suspended flights between the two countries after Belarus' air hijacking.[2] The country also set up an office in Prague for the Belarusian opposition. Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek stated, "The Belarusian opposition has and will have the unequivocal support of the Czech Republic."[3]

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  1. News: Bulgaria, Czechia, Slovakia recall ambassadors from Belarus . 20 November 2021 . www.euractiv.com . 9 October 2020.
  2. News: Plevák . Ondřej . Czechia punishes Belarus after plane ‘hijacking’ . 20 November 2021 . www.euractiv.com . 27 May 2021.
  3. News: Czechs To Set Up Representative Office For Belarusian Opposition . 20 November 2021 . RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty . en.