Vice President Sara Z. Duterte shakes the hand of Czech Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Jana Šedivá (Photo by OVP MPRD)

MANDALUYONG CITY, 07 March 2023 – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte received the Ambassador of the Czech Republic, H.E. Jana Šedivá, in a courtesy call today at the Office of the Vice President (OVP) Central Office in Mandaluyong City.

During the call, the Vice President and the Czech Ambassador discussed areas of concern, including education and agriculture. Ambassador Šedivá asked the Vice President how the Czech Government can support the Philippines in its education programs and mentioned that the European Union (EU) has education projects in that the Philippines may participate.

Ambassador Šedivá also emphasized the historical linkage between the Philippines and Czechia through the close friendship between the Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal and Czech Professor Ferdinand Blumentrit of Litoměřice.

Czech Ambassador, H.E. Jana Šedivá, signs the Guest Book of the Office of the Vice President (Photo by OVP MPRD

The Czech Ambassador noted the significant milestone in the diplomatic relations of the Philippines and Czech Republic as the two countries mark their 50th anniversary this year.