Czech_Republic–France_relations

Czech Republic–France relations

Czech Republic–France relations

Bilateral relations

Czech Republic–France are the current and historical relationship between the Czech Republic and France. The first diplomatic contacts between the two countries date back to the Middle Ages.

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Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, the European Union and NATO. Since 1999, the Czech Republic is also an observer in the Francophonie.[1]

History

King John of Bohemia fought on the side of France several times, and was killed in action in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.[2] His successor Charles IV was reared in Paris.[2]

France was the first country to recognize Czechoslovakia on 28 October 1918.[3] France supported the signing of the Little Entente and consequently signed the Treaty of Alliance and Friendship between France and Czechoslovakia on 25 January 1924.[4]

Education

There is a French international school in Prague, Lycée français de Prague.

Resident diplomatic missions

  • Czech Republic has an embassy in Paris.
  • France has an embassy in Prague.
  • Embassy of the Czech Republic in Paris
  • Embassy of France in Prague

See also


References

  1. [1]
    "Francophonie: About us". Francophonie. Archived from the original on 4 November 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  2. [2]
    "John, king of Bohemia". Britannica. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  3. [3]
    "France and Czech Republic: political relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (France). Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  4. [4]
    Text in League of Nations Treaty Series, vol. 23, pp. 164–169.
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