Czech Republic–France relations

Czech Republic–France refers to 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.

Czech Republic–France relations

Czech Republic

France

France was the first country to recognize Czechoslovakia on 28 October 1918.[1] 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.[2]

Both countries are full members of NATO and of the European Union. Since 1999, Czech Republic is also an observer in the Francophonie.[3]

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.

See also


References

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