06.11.2026 09:31
A delegation headed by Veysel Tipioğlu, Chairman of the Security and Intelligence Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, held high-level contacts in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. During the talks, counter-terrorism, regional conflicts, energy security, and the problems experienced by Turkish citizens in visa applications were discussed.
The delegation headed by Veysel Tipioğlu, Chairman of the GNAT Security and Intelligence Commission, held a series of official meetings in Prague, the capital of Czechia. Within the scope of the visit, issues of developing relations between the two countries and strengthening cooperation in the field of security were evaluated.
HIGH-LEVEL CONTACTS IN CZECHIA
The Turkish delegation met with Czech Minister of the Interior Lubomír Metnar, the Director of the Security Information Service (BIS), Vice President of the Senate Jirí Oberfalzer, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security Pavel Fischer and committee members.
During the talks, Turkey-Czechia relations, interparliamentary dialogue and security cooperation within the framework of NATO alliance were discussed.
COMBATING TERRORISM AND CYBER THREATS WAS ON THE AGENDA
The contacts highlighted combating terrorism, cyber threats, organized crime and irregular migration. Emphasis was placed on the importance of mutual exchange of experience and information between the two countries in these areas.
REGIONAL CONFLICTS AND ENERGY SECURITY DISCUSSED
The talks assessed the Russia-Ukraine War, conflicts between Iran, Israel and the US, developments in Syria and Gaza, and Turkey-Egypt relations. While the security of maritime transport and energy supply was emphasized, it was stated that problems should be resolved through diplomacy, civilians should be protected and humanitarian aid should be delivered without interruption.
VISA PROBLEMS OF TURKISH CITIZENS RAISED
The difficulties faced by Turkish citizens in visa applications to Czechia were also among the agenda items of the talks. Expectations for resolving the problems affecting education, trade and mutual visits were conveyed to Czech officials.
MESSAGE OF COOPERATION FROM TİPİOĞLU
Veysel Tipioğlu, Chairman of the GNAT Security and Intelligence Commission, thanked his counterparts for their kind hospitality. Tipioğlu expressed his hope that the contacts would contribute to strengthening friendship and institutional cooperation between Turkey and Czechia.