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Havel, Vaclav

Vaclav Havel was a leading figure in the Czechoslovakian "Velvet Revolution" of 1989. Havel became Czechoslovakia's first democratically elected President, and served in that position from 1992-2003.

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1993

The Chancellor's [Helmut Kohl's] Meeting with Czech President Havel on Montag, 26 April 1993

Kohl and Havel talk about the Czech desire to join NATO. Havel emphasizes his concern about the security vaccum in Central and Eastern Europe. He argues in favor of Czech association with NATO as a way to enhance security and stability in Europe. Havel also expresses concern about NATO's reluctance to consider this. Kohl gives an evasive response.

1992

The Chancellor's [Helmut Kohl's] Meeting with Czechoslovakian President Havel at Lany Castle, Thursday, 27 February 1992

Kohl and Havel discuss European integration, EC enlargement and the CSSR's association with the EC. They review plans for the establishment of a foundation for the compensation of  concentration camp victims. Moreover, they look into possibilities of German business investment in the CSSR.

1990

The Chancellor's [Helmut Kohl's] Meeting with the President of the CSFR, Vaclav Havel, Paris, 20 November 1990, 3:40 pm to 4:45 pm

Kohl and Havel discuss the conclusion of a comprehensive bilateral treaty, trade issues, European integration as well as questions related to the German minority in the CSSR.