“As foreign minister, I have to confirm that your name resonates abroad. To a large extent, it is because you were the creator of a new political system that has remained unchanged until now. You are such a spiritual father of the modern Czech political system,” quoted Macink’s words at the presentation of the Medal for Merit in Diplomacy at the Černín Palace server iDnes. According to ČTK, Klaus thanked for the award.
Former President Klaus will celebrate his 85th birthday on Friday. According to his words, he did not have good relations with foreign ministers in the past, but he appreciated Macink’s work at the ministry and his “realistic policy”.
Both politicians do not hide their closeness to each other. During Klaus’ tenure at the Castle, the chairman of the Motorists worked as the deputy head of the press department of the Office of the President. Later, he worked as a speaker at the Václav Klaus Institute. The ex-president openly supports Motorists.
