![]() It will deepen our defense ties even further, enhance our interoperability, strengthen NATO and increase stability in Europe. ![]() I'm also eager to discuss ways to strengthen our bilateral defense relationship even more, and I'm proud that we'll sign the Defense Cooperation Agreement today. I look forward to talking about our priorities ahead of the NATO Summit in Vilnius in July. So thank you, Madam Minister, for your contributions to the alliance, and for being a strong, clear voice for NATO unity. The Czech Republic is leading the way as a framework nation in the new NATO battlegroup in Slovakia. Madam Minister, we also are very grateful for your contributions to enhancing NATO's deterrence - enhancing deterrence on NATO's eastern flank. So we are very glad that the Czech Republic has committed itself to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes, and I look forward to continuing our work to help Ukraine defend its sovereignty today and at the next Ukraine Defense Contact Group later this week. ![]() Our strategic partnership has never been stronger, and that's especially true after Russia's cruel and unprovoked assault on its peaceful neighbor, Ukraine, and I know that your citizens hear the echoes of Moscow's invasion in 1968. ![]() I had a great trip to Prague last September, and so it's a pleasure to host you here today, and to continue our important work together. AUSTIN III: Well, Minister Cernochova, welcome back to the Pentagon. ![]()
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