Agreement on Defense Cooperation between the Czech Republic and the United States of America
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The Defense Cooperation Agreement is an agreement between the Czech Republic and the United States approved by the government of the Czech Republic on April 26, 2023.[1] The agreement was ratified by the Parliament of the Czech Republic, signed by the president Petr Pavel and entered into force on 22 September 2023.[2]
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The agreement regulates the presence of the US armed forces and their dependents on the territory of the Czech Republic, as well as the presence and activities of US suppliers on the territory of the Czech Republic.
This Agreement further develops and strengthens, among others:
a) cooperation between the parties in defense matters, both bilaterally and within NATO, b) a closer relationship in the field of interoperability, capability development, defense planning and military training of the parties in order to strengthen the joint defense effort, c) regular consultations regarding threats and challenges to international peace and security, including the fight against terrorism and d) exchange of information and experience in strategic matters of defense and security.
The agreement does not contain US commitments to the defense of the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic will take the necessary measures to ensure the protection of US armed forces and deployed material. For the purposes of maintaining or restoring order, ensuring the continuity of military operations, and protecting the US Armed Forces, US suppliers, Czech suppliers and dependents, the US Armed Forces are authorized to take measures necessary for the use, operation, defense or control of agreed facilities and premises by the US Armed Forces.[3]