Zelenskyy speaks with newly elected President of Czech Republic and invites him to Ukraine

On Sunday 29 January, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Petr Pavel, former Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, who has recently won the presidential elections in Czechia. 

Zelenskyy himself confirmed that on Twitter, reports European Pravda

"Personally congratulated Petr Pavel on his victory in the presidential elections in Czech Republic. Expressed my gratitude to him and the Czech people for their unwavering support. Invited him to visit Ukraine," Zelenskyy stated. 

Earlier, Pavel confirmed his plans to visit Ukraine together with his Slovak counterpart Zuzana Čaputová in spring 2023. 

Petr Pavel received 58.32% of the votes in the presidential election, while his competitor, Czech billionaire, former Prime Minister and leader of the ANO party Andrej Babiš, received 41.67%.

Petr Pavel will take the oath and become the president of the Czech Republic on 9 March 2023, replacing Milos Zeman, who held the position for two terms, ten years in total.

Read also: Elections in Czech Republic bring victory to Ukraine: why General Pavel’s appointment is important 

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