Czechoslovakia plans a festive celebration of the 1,000th anniversary of Jewish settlement and is considering resumption of diplomatic relations with Israel, Czech diplomats today indicated to Washington correspondent, Milton Friedman, of the JTA.
The Embassy of Czechoslovakia, in an apparent display of a new, independent policy toward the world Jewish community, invited the JTA correspondent to a diplomatic reception tendered by Ambassador Karel Duda. It was the first time since June 5, 1967, when the Six-Day War erupted, that a JTA representative was invited to any Communist nation’s Embassy reception.
Czech diplomats indicated their desire for friendly relations between their country and world Jewry. While cautious responses were given on the possible resumption of ties with Israel, the Czechs suggested that the matter was under active consideration. Soviet diplomats at the reception noted the presence of the JTA correspondent. The Russians have insisted on a rigid anti-Israel policy by the Communist bloc nations.
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