Deputy Secretary Landau and Czech Foreign Minister Macinka held diplomatic talks on February 19, 2026
The meeting focused on common interests and shared heritage between the two nations
Both officials agreed to leverage bilateral relationship for economic growth
Commitment was made to cutting unnecessary regulations to facilitate cooperation
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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka on February 19, 2026, to discuss the many common interests shared between the American and Czech peoples, rooted in their heritage. The high-level diplomatic meeting focused on strengthening the bilateral relationship between the United States and Czech Republic, with both officials emphasizing the importance of economic cooperation and regulatory reform. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, the two officials agreed on the strategic importance of leveraging their strong diplomatic ties to drive growth in both countries while working to cut unnecessary bureaucratic regulations that might hinder economic progress. The meeting represents continued efforts by the United States to maintain and deepen relationships with key European partners amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and economic challenges.
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Home Office of the Spokesperson Press Releases … Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Macinka hide Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Macinka Readout Office of the Spokesperson February 19, 2026 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka today to discuss the many common interests of the American and Czech people, rooted in our shared heritage. The two agreed on the importance of leveraging the strong bilateral relationship to drive growth in both countries while cutting unnecessary regulation. Tags Bilateral Relations and Engagement Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Czech Republic Deputy Secretary of State Office of the Spokesperson
