Czechia: U.S. Recognition and Diplomatic Relations since 1776

Summary

Czechia was established on January 1, 1993, out of the former Czech and Slovak Federal Republic (commonly known as Czechoslovakia) which ceased to exist as of December 31, 1992. Since independence, the Czechs have made integration into Western institutions their chief foreign policy objective and are part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU). Relations between the U.S. and Czechia are excellent and reflect the common approach both have to the many challenges facing the world at present.

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Recognition

U.S. Recognition of the Independence of Czechia, 1993

The United States formally recognized Czechia on January 1, 1993. At the time, White House Press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater noted that “the United States looks forward to full and mutually productive relations with the new Czech state.”

Diplomatic Relations

Establishment of Diplomatic Relations, 1993

The Czech and Slovak Federal Republic (CSFR) ceased to exist on December 31, 1992, an event commonly referred to as the ‘Velvet Divorce.’ The United States established diplomatic relations with Czechia on January 1, 1993.

Establishment of American Embassy in Prague, 1993

Ambassador Adrian A. Basora, who had served as Ambassador to the CSFR since June 1992, served as Ambassador to Czechia from January 1, 1993 until July 15, 1995.

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This page was imported from U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776, published by the Office of the Historian of the U.S. Department of State: a work of the United States government, in the public domain.

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