The Visegrad Group, known as the “Visegrad Four” or simply “V4” reflects the efforts of the countries of the Central European region to work together. https://www.eudebates.tv/debates/eu-policies/regions-and-local-development/visegrad-cooperation-celebrates-30th-anniversary/ Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia work together in a number of fields of common interest within the all-European integration. They have always been part of a single civilization sharing cultural and intellectual values and common roots in diverse religious traditions, which they wish to preserve and further strengthen.
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The United States congratulates the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia on 30 years of partnership in the Visegrád Group (V4) format. As NATO Allies and EU member states, V4 countries play important roles in strengthening Central Europe and the Transatlantic Alliance. Since its establishment in 1991 to support accession to NATO and the European Union, the V4 has amplified the collective voices of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia on important regional issues, including by supporting the Euro-Atlantic integration of the Western Balkans and the EU’s Eastern Partnership countries through International Visegrád Fund programs to strengthen democratic institutions and civil society. The United States looks forward to continued dialogue with the Visegrád Group to address shared challenges, including fighting and recovering from the global pandemic; improving cyber and energy security; combating climate change; countering disinformation and malign influence; and strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law, and independent media.
30th anniversary of the Visegrad Group
In the letter, Minister Mariusz Kamiński underlined the importance of cooperation between the Group members in matters of internal affairs and security, as well as on the European Union forum. He wrote, “Thank to our unity, key areas of interest for Central Europe are not overlooked and our voice is heard clearly on the international arena.”
The letter also referred to the ongoing work on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum and the common, strong stance presented by the Visegrad Group countries. “We know that our approach can win over support from other Member States. However, this will not happen without common actions convincing our partners and standing together behind constructive solutions,” the minister underlined.“ He also expressed hope for a meeting in traditional form, when the epidemic situation allows.
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Thirty years ago, on 15 February 1991, the presidents of Poland and Czechoslovakia and the prime minister of Hungary signed a declaration on cooperation, thus starting the Visegrad Group, which is a form of regional cooperation of the Central European countries. The cooperation covers a number of areas including security and migration.
