HE Anna Azari has been acting as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to the Czech Republic since August 17, 2021, when she handed over her credentials to the President of the Republic, Miloš Zeman.
Welcome!
On behalf of my entire team, I welcome you to the website of the Embassy of the State of Israel in the Czech Republic in the heart of Europe! It is a great honor for me to serve as the ambassador of my country in the Czech Republic, a country with a long and rich Jewish history and traditionally incredibly friendly relations. Our countries are united by a wide range of common values and interests and an intensive dialogue in the fields of business, academic affairs, culture, science and innovation and cyber security.
Relations between Israel and the Czech Republic have been exceptional from the very beginning. In 1947, at the General Assembly, Czechoslovakia voted in favor of the Resolution regarding the partition of the then British Mandate of Palestine, and was among the first countries to recognize the State of Israel, four days after the declaration of Israel's independence on May 18, 1948. Above all, the Czechs helped our country to survive in the difficult first days of its existence, when they provided Israel not only with equipment, but also with the training of the air force of the newly formed state. This support was and is a testament to the strong relationship the two countries have shared in the past and continue to share today. The policies of the communist regime forced the Czech Republic to forcibly break diplomatic relations with Israel, however, at the moment when the Czech nation was once again able to democratically choose its own destiny, the bonds between our nations were renewed and diplomatic relations were re-established.
Today, this relationship has turned into a full-fledged partnership that benefits both parties.
Every year, our embassy participates in the implementation of dozens of cultural projects, on which it cooperates with the most important Czech cultural institutions and festivals, and which present and make Israeli culture accessible to the Czech audience.
From an economic point of view, the Czech Republic represents an increasingly important partner for Israel - in trade, investment, science and technology. Our embassy's day-to-day activities include actively promoting an environment in which mutual trade and business can develop, and providing advice and support to Israeli and local companies interested in creating contacts and jobs.
For citizens of Israel, the Czech Republic is an attractive destination that not only attracts its visitors with its rich culture and history, nature and culinary experiences, but also as a place to live, study and work. Our embassy is ready to provide them with help and advice in case of any need.
Together with the entire team of the Israeli Embassy, we are glad that our work can contribute to deepening the close relations between our countries. I will be happy if our website serves you to your satisfaction and thus contributes to the long-term and multi-layered friendship that exists between the Czech Republic and Israel.
Anna Azari
Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Czech Republic
17/08/2021
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF H.E. ANNA AZARI, AMBASSADOR OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
2021 — Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Czech Republic
2019 — 2021 Deputy Director General for Europe
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel
2014 — 2019 Ambassador of the State of Israel to Poland
2011 — 2014 Deputy Director General for Eurasia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel
2006 — 2010 Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Russian Federation
2005 — 2006 Director of the Eurasia Department, Central Europe and Eurasia Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel
2003 — 2005 National Security College of Israel
1999 — 2003 Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ukraine and Moldova
1998 — 1999 Deputy Director of the Department of the Commonwealth of Independent States
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel
1998 — 1999 Political Planning Section
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel
1995 — 1997 Deputy Ambassador,
Embassy of the State of Israel in the Russian Federation
1992 — 1995 Political Planning Section
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel
1989 — 1992 Consul, Consulate General of the State of Israel for the Pacific Northwest of the USA
San Francisco, California
1983 Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel
EDUCATION
University of Haifa – BA in History and English Literature
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Special Program in Russian Studies
University of Haifa – Master's Degree in Political Science
A graduate of the National Security College
Anna Azari speaks fluent Hebrew, English and Russian, partly also Polish.
Married to Rabbi Meir Azari, she has two children and one grandchild.