President Pavel Jokes About Attending NATO Summit on Motorcycle, Cites Dignity

Czech President Petr Pavel playfully suggested that attending the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara on a motorcycle would be an enjoyable experience. However, he quickly dismissed the idea, emphasizing the need to maintain dignity at such significant international gatherings.

Pavel's lighthearted remark was made during a public discussion in Valašské Klobouky, where he was asked about the possibility of such an unconventional mode of transport for the summit. "I would enjoy the trip," he admitted with a smile, before adding that such actions are inappropriate for high-level diplomatic events.

The president's comments come at a time of ongoing disagreement between his office and the Czech government regarding representation at the July summit. The dispute centers on who will ultimately represent the Czech Republic at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization meeting, adding a layer of political tension to Pavel's public statements.

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I would enjoy the trip. But I wouldn't do it. We should maintain dignity at events like the alliance's summit.