On 23 June 2016, H.E. Mr. Narong Sasitorn, Ambassador of Thailand to the Czech Republic, hosted luncheon for the Ambassadors of the Asian Group with H.E. Dr. Lubomir Zaoralek, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, as guest of honour.  Also present were 11 Asian Ambassadors and Charge d’ Affaires to the Czech Republic and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.

            During the luncheon, both sides exchanged views on the furtherance of the relations and cooperation between Asia and Europe, Czech foreign policy towards Asia and international issues critical to Europe, for instance the Brexit referendum, migration crisis in Europe, and Europe’s economic and financial situation.

            The group of Asian Ambassadors is currently chaired by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea.  The meeting of the group is held monthly, which respective Asian Embassies take turn to host the luncheon.  Guests of honour from the Czech side are invited to participate with a view to strengthening the ties between Asia and the Czech Republic and providing opportunity for both sides to listen to and exchange views on the issues of mutual interest.  In the past, the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Ministers, Advisers to the President, and Advisers to the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic were invited to attend as the guests of honour.