Vystrčil raised ammunition initiatives and defence spending with NATO and EU leaders. He said Prague must act swiftly to bolster national defence.

The President of the Senate of the Czech Republic, Miloš Vystrčil, during a visit to Brussels this week discussed Prague’s cooperation with European and Euro-Atlantic institutions, as well as support for Ukraine.

The press office of the Czech Senate reported this.

In particular, during a meeting with the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the interlocutors discussed the issue of strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities and the need for continued support for Ukraine.

“I was pleased that Mark Rutte highly valued the Czech initiative on ammunition. We also discussed defense spending, and we agreed that we should work so that Europe, within NATO, is stronger – a stronger Europe in a strong NATO.”

– a Czech politician

According to the Speaker, the Czech Republic has homework to do, which it should carry out as quickly as possible in its own interests. At the same time, the Senate, the head assured him, will certainly support strengthening the Czech Republic’s defense capabilities.

Negotiations with NATO and the EU’s role in security policy

He also held talks at NATO headquarters with Deputy Secretary General Nicolas Katsaras.

The topic of increasing defense capability was also raised during talks with the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola; both speakers agreed that the European Parliament’s task is to simplify processes in the EU.

During the two-day working trip, meetings were held with representatives of the European Commission.

The Czech Senate adopted declarations condemning Russian aggression and regularly organizes conferences in support of Ukraine.

The trip’s conclusion underscored the joint efforts of Prague and European institutions to strengthen security and defense on the continent in the context of ongoing support for Kyiv.

The trip’s next steps emphasize the shared goals of strengthening defense capabilities and continuing support for Ukraine within European security policy.