Petr Pavel

thumb|Petr Pavel in 2023 Petr Pavel (born 1 November 1961) is a Czech politician and retired army general, currently serving as the fourth president of the Czech Republic since March 2023. Prior to this, he served as Chair of the NATO Military Committee from 2015 to 2018, and served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces between 2012 and 2015. Quotes We deplore China's military actions which have raised tensions in the Taiwan Strait as well as its unfriendly action against partners in the South China Sea. Any disputes or contentious issues must be solved peacefully. Any potential armed conflict in the region would have negative consequences on the whole world. Petr Pavel (2023) cited in "Allies call for Taiwan's U.N. inclusion during General Debate" on Focus Taiwan, 20 September 2023. External links Category:1961 births Category:Living people Category:Presidents of the Czech Republic Category:Heads of state Category:Chairmen of the NATO Military Committee