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Until the Velvet Revolution of 1989, the foreign policy of Czechoslovakia had followed that of the Soviet Union. Since the revolution and the subsequent mutually-agreed peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia the Czechs have made integration with Western institutions their chief foreign policy objective. This goal was rapidly met with great success, as the nation joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004, and held the Presidency of the European Union during the first half of 2009.
[edit] Participation in international organizationsThe Czech Republic participates in the United Nations (UN); World Trade Organization (WTO); International Monetary Fund (IMF); Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD); International Energy Agency (IEA); North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the International Whaling Commission. Fundamental to this objective is Czech membership in the European Union. The Czech Republic became a member of the EU in May 2004. This followed signature of the Treaty of Accession with nine other candidate nations in 1993. Although there have been disagreements with established EU member nations over some economic issues, such as agricultural quotas and a recent[when?] amendment to the gaming law, relations are good. The Czech Republic is a member of the United Nations and participates in its specialized agencies. It is a member of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. It maintains diplomatic relations with more than 85 countries, of which 63 have permanent representation in Prague. The Czech Republic became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, along with Poland and Hungary, on 12 March 1999. This membership represents a milestone in the country's foreign policy and security orientation. [edit] International disputes
[edit] LiechtensteinLiechtenstein claims restitution for 1,600 km2 (620 sq mi) (which is ten times the size of Liechtenstein) of land in the Czech Republic confiscated from its princely family in 1918 by the then newly established state of Czechoslovakia, the predecessor of the Czech Republic; the Czech Republic insists that the power to claim restitution does not go back before February 1948, when the Communists seized power; Liechtenstein did not diplomatically recognize the Czech Republic until 2009, and the Czech Republic in turn did not diplomatically recognize Liechtenstein. Individual Sudeten German claims for restitution of property confiscated in connection with their expulsion after World War II; agreement with Slovakia signed 24 November 1998 resolves issues of redistribution of former Czechoslovak federal land. On 13 July 2009 the Czech Republic and Liechtenstein established diplomatic relations.[1][2] [edit] Placement of US National Missile Defense baseIn February 2007, the US started formal negotiations with Czech Republic and Poland concerning construction of missile shield installations in those countries for a Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System.[3] Government of the Czech Republic agrees (while 67% Czechs disagree and only about 22% support it[4]) to host a missile defense radar on its territory while a base of missile interceptors is supposed to be built in Poland. The objective is reportedly to protect another parts of US National Missile Defense from long-range missile strikes from Iran and Northern Korea, but Czech PM Mirek Topolánek said the main reason is to avoid Russian influence and strengthen ties to US[5]. The main government supporter Alexandr Vondra, Deputy Prime Minister for European affairs, used to be an ambassador to the USA. More problematic is that between 2004–2006 he was an executive director of a lobbying company Dutko Worldwide Prague. Dutko's and its strategic partner AMI Communications (PR company owned by ODS members) customers are Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Nortrop Grumman, which are largest contractors for NMD development.[6][7][8] AMI Communications also received (without a formal selection procedure) an government contract to persuade Czechs to support US radar base. [edit] Europe
[edit] Americas[edit] BrazilFurther information: Brazilian-Czech relations and Czech Brazilians
[edit] CanadaMain article: Canada – Czech Republic relations Canada has an embassy in Prague. The Czech Republic has an embassy in Ottawa, 2 general consulates (in Montreal and Toronto) and 3 honorary consulates (in Calgary, Vancouver and Winnipeg). [edit] ColombiaMain article: Colombia – Czech Republic relations Colombia is represented in the Czech Republic through its embassy in Vienna (Austria). The Czech Republic has an embassy in Bogota and 3 consulates (in Barranquilla, Cartagena and Medellín).[48] [edit] MexicoMain article: Czech Republic – Mexico relations Diplomatic relations between then Czechoslovakia and Mexico were established in 1922. Mexico re-recognised Czech independence. The Czech Republic has an embassy in Mexico City and 3 honorary consulates (in Monterrey, Guadalajara and Tijuana).[49] Mexico has an embassy in Prague.[50] [edit] United StatesMain article: Czech Republic – United States relations U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and the United States played a major role in the establishment of Czechoslovakia on 28 October 1918. [edit] UruguayThe Czech Republic has an embassy in Montevideo and an honorary consulate in Maldonado.[51] Uruguay has an embassy in Prague. [edit] Asia
[edit] Rest of world[edit] AustraliaFurther information: Foreign relations of Australia [edit] LibyaMain article: Czech Republic – Libya relations
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