Petr Kolář (born 27 September 1962) is a

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and diplomat, who has served as the Czech ambassador to several countries, including

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(2010-2012) and the

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(2005-2010).

Diplomatic career

Kolář has held numerous positions at the

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. He has served as the Czech Ambassador to

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(1996-1998), the

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(1999-2003), Russia (2010-2012), and the

(2005-2010). From 1 September 2003 to 12 October 2005, he was Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister for Bilateral Relations. He has been a senior advisor to the law firm Squire Patton Boggs in Prague since 2016.

Personal life

Kolář was married to Jaroslava Kolářová and has two sons, including

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, who served as mayor of the Prague 6 district from 2014 to 2022 before becoming an MEP in 2021. In January 2020, Kolář's wife died, and he subsequently entered into a relationship with TV presenter Světlana Witowská.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kolar, Petr 1962 births Living people Politicians from České Budějovice Ambassadors of the Czech Republic to Russia Ambassadors of the Czech Republic to Sweden Ambassadors of the Czech Republic to Ireland Ambassadors of the Czech Republic to the United States Charles University alumni People associated with Squire Patton Boggs