Chamber of Deputies Speaker and SPD leader Tomio Okamura received Iranian ambassador Sejjed Madžíd Ghafeleh Bashi on Friday. According to Okamura, the meeting took place at the request of the Iranian diplomatic representative. The talks were held in the lower house of Parliament's building. novinky.cz ↗
The meeting sparked sharp criticism from opposition politicians from ODS and TOP 09. They question the appropriateness of a meeting with a representative of Iran, particularly in light of the security situation and the Iranian regime's public stances. The opposition claims that Okamura's action could damage the reputation of the Czech Republic and jeopardize its security interests. forum24.cz ↗
ODS deputy chairman Martin Kupka reacted to the published photograph of Okamura with the ambassador by criticizing his conduct. TOP 09 representatives described the meeting as a political low point. Critics also find it problematic that the talks took place specifically on September 11, a date associated with the terrorist attacks in the United States. ekonomickydenik.cz ↗
Okamura did not publicly disclose details about the content of the discussion. The available statements indicate only that it was an official reception of the ambassador on the premises of the Chamber of Deputies. Opposition parties are now demanding an explanation of the purpose of the meeting and its benefit to Czech foreign and security policy. Further political reaction is expected during the session of the Chamber of Deputies. idnes.cz ↗
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„Ohrožuje bezpečnost Česka.“ Okamura čelí kritice po schůzce s íránským velvyslancem
zpravy.aktualne.cz
| 10:58 12.09.
Majitel cestovky pro plyšáky řeší světový mír? Politici cupují Okamuru za jednání s Íránem na 11. září
forum24.cz
| 10:35 12.09.
Okamura přijal íránského velvyslance
novinky.cz
| 20:08 11.09.
11. září a Okamura na ožehavé schůzce. „Politické dno,“ zlobí se TOP 09
ekonomickydenik.cz
| 12:11 12.09.
Okamura přijal íránského velvyslance: „Ostuda a politické dno!“ Zuří ODS i TOP 09
blesk.cz
| 11:22 12.09.
ONLINE: Místopředsedkyně Sněmovny Urbanová je v Kyjevě. Její cestu organizační výbor původně zamítl
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