Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová and Prime Minister Eduard Heger congratulated Petr Fiala on becoming the head of the new Czech Government. "Let the change serve to the benefit of all the people of the Czech Republic, even in these difficult times. I am looking forward to continuing cooperation with our traditionally closest neighbour," Čaputová posted on a social network. "Petr Fiala is assuming the post of the PM in a challenging era, which is why I wish him lots of wise and good decisions. I am keeping my fingers crossed and look forward to our cooperation," wrote Heger on social media.
Czech President Miloš Zeman appointed ODS chair Petr Fiala the new Prime Minister in Lany Castle on Sunday.
Mojmír Procházka, Photo: AP/TASR
