V4 presidents to discuss regional security, business ties

The presidents of Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary are set to gather for a one-day summit in Prague on Wednesday to discuss regional security and cooperation in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Polish President Andrzej Duda.

Photo: PAP/Paweł Supernak

Czech President Petr Pavel will host the event, which will open with a welcoming ceremony at Prague Castle at 10 a.m. local time, public broadcaster Polish Radio’s IAR news agency reported.

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Poland's President Andrzej Duda and his regional counterparts are expected to discuss "the current geopolitical situation" and "cooperation in the economy, infrastructure and culture," according to the Polish president's office. 

The meeting in the Czech capital will open with a discussion on the International Visegrad Fund, reporters were told.

The four-nation Visegrad Group (V4) is a regional cooperation platform that brings together Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, starting the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II.

Wednesday is day 637 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Source: IAR, PAP, prezydent.pl