Celebrating the Czech National Day at Prague Castle

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On 27 and 28 October, the Chargé d’affaires e.p. of Luxembourg in Prague, Gabriel Baptista, accompanied by his spouse, joined the diplomatic corps at Prague Castle, at the invitation of President Petr Pavel, for the annual gathering marking the anniversary of the founding of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918.
 

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This date holds a special place in Czech history, as it commemorates the birth of the Czechoslovak state and symbolizes the country's independence, sovereignty and national identity.

The ceremony also included the presentation of state decorations to Czech citizens in recognition of their outstanding contributions to society and the country.

In his address, to the diplomatic corps President Pavel stressed that “every nation, regardless of its size or power, should be free to determine its own future” and highlighted “the importance of defending democracy and the values on which it is built”.