I. Diplomatic Relations

There is Embassy-level representation between the two countries.

II. Framework of Treaties

There is currently a satisfactory existing framework of Treaties between the two countries. The main agreements between Greece and the Czech Republic are the following: a) a Cultural Agreement, b) a Protocol of Military cooperation between the Defense Ministries of the two countries that was signed in May 2001, and c) a Tourist Agreement (signed during the Czech Presidents visit to Athens in November 2006). There are also other agreements that have been ratified, such as a Road Transport agreement, an agreement on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments, and an agreement on Economic, Industrial and Technological Cooperation.

III. Political relations

Political relations are at a very good level, and have been strengthened following the Czech Republics accession to NATO and the European Union on 1.5.2004.

In August 2005, Prime Minister Mr. Kostas Karamanlis carried out a working visit to the Czech Republic. In November 2006, the then Czech President and Prime Minister, Mr. Vaclav Klaus, carried out a visit to Greece. The most recent visit to our country is that of Czech Prime Minister Mr. Mirek Topolanek, who visited Athens on 14 April 2008. During his visit, he had meetings with President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. K. Papoulias and Prime Minister Mr. K. Karamanlis, as well as with Parliament Speaker Mr. D. Sioufas.

Earlier visits include: In 2003, the then Prime Minister of Greece Mr K. Simitis visited the Czech Republic within the framework of his European tour in view of the Thessaloniki Summit. In 2004, the Czech President of the Republic, Mr. Vaclav Klaus, and the then Prime Minister, Mr. Stanislav Gross (August - September 2004), visited our country in order to attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

IV. Educational/Cultural Relations

Bilateral cultural relations are governed by the Agreement on Cultural and Educational Cooperation, which was signed between Greece and Czechoslovakia in 1976. Four-year educational programmes have been signed in implementation of this agreement. The latest programme for the period 2006-2008 was signed in Athens and the procedure for its approval was completed in October 2006. These programmes provide for scholarships and mutual exchanges in education, science, and the arts , and they also cover cooperation between the two countries on media, youth, and sports programmes.

V.Greek community

There are some 3,500 persons of Greek origin living in the Czech Republic, most of which have a dual citizenship. They are organised in 9 communities recognised by the Czech state (Ostrava , Bohumin , Karvina , Harivon , Sumperk , Krnov , Vrbno Pod , Pradedem , Trinec , Jes enic ) and their second-level representation body is the Federation of Greek Communities. The most important communities are the one in Prague and the capital of Moravia, Brno. Furthermore, there are cultural organisations (Greek-Czech agencies), such as the Association of friends of Nikos Kazantzakis in Prague, and the "Hellenika Foundation" in Brno, which is responsible for cultural events.

The Greek language is taught at the University of Masaryk (Brno) and  in Prague.