Czech and Polish governments to discuss cross-border cooperation, energy, and more in Prague

Today, the Czech and Polish governments are set to meet in Prague for discussions on a range of critical issues including cross-border cooperation, energy security, transport infrastructure, migration, and flood protection. The meeting, known as the Czech-Polish Intergovernmental Consultations, marks the ninth such gathering, with the previous one taking place in Katowice in July last year.

Prime Ministers Petr Fiala of the Czech Republic and Donald Tusk of Poland will lead their respective delegations at the talks, which are aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing shared challenges. The day’s program will begin with a ceremonial welcome in the garden of the Straka Academy at 11:00 a.m. and will be followed by a joint meeting and working lunch at Prague’s Liechtenstein Palace. The consultations will conclude with a joint press conference by both prime ministers.

Among the primary topics on the agenda are cross-border cooperation, particularly in energy security and the development of nuclear energy, reflecting both nations’ efforts to bolster their energy independence amid shifting regional dynamics. Transport infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity between the two countries will also be a major point of discussion, along with migration management and measures for improved flood protection, an issue of growing concern due to climate change.

In addition to these pressing bilateral issues, the governments will also discuss broader geopolitical matters. Support for Ukraine will feature prominently, particularly as Poland prepares to take over the presidency of the EU Council in the first half of next year. Poland’s role in the EU presidency is expected to shape future policies within the bloc, especially regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and broader European security concerns.

The meeting underscores the Czech government’s broader strategy of maintaining regular dialogues with neighboring and allied nations. Recent consultations have been held with the Ukrainian and Israeli governments, though relations with Slovakia have faced difficulties. Earlier this year, the Czech government suspended intergovernmental consultations with Slovakia due to differing views on key foreign policy issues, particularly regarding Ukraine.

As today’s meeting unfolds, the discussions between the Czech and Polish governments are expected to further strengthen their cooperative ties and address key challenges that affect both nations and the region as a whole.

Source: CTK