The Consulate General of the Czech Republic based in New York City has jurisdiction over ten states across the eastern part of the United States. On a visit to Prague, Consul General Arnošt Kareš spoke with Amelia Mola Schmidt about the work he does to promote Czech business, connect with the Czech diaspora, and the history of the oldest Czech consulate abroad.
“The Consulate of the Czech Republic in New York is an integral part of the diplomatic network in the United States. We represent Czechia on the east coast, and it has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. Diplomatic relations between the United States and former Czechoslovakia began in 1918 after we declared our independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire on October 16th, 1918.
“President Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk wrote a letter to his friend František Kopecký effectively entrusting him with the process of opening a Czechoslovak consulate in New York. It is evident that the consulate in New York was the first established Czechoslovak consulate. It started its activities on October 30th, 1918. Unfortunately, the Consulate General stopped its activities after February 1948.”
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Autho: Amelia Mola Schmidt