Alexandr Vondra Appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic : 09-15-2006 WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 15, 2005 – Alexandr Vondra, formerly the Managing Director of Dutko Worldwide’s Prague office, has accepted the appointment of Czech President Vaclav Klaus to serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. “Czech Republic has come to a turning point at which I feel it is my duty to contribute and help my government move forward and make the right decisions,” Vondra said. Foreign Minister Vondra joins the new minority Civic Democrats (ODS) Cabinet headed by ODS Chairman Mirek Topolanek and pledges a foreign policy that will continue to be “balanced, rational, and transparent in harmony with Czech interests and commitments towards the allies.” Dutko Worldwide’s Prague office, located in the “Heart of Europe,” provides strategic direction and consulting services for corporations and non-governmental organizations doing business or seeking to do business in the rapidly developing region of Central and Eastern Europe. “Setting up business in Prague was an extremely enriching experience for me,” Vondra said, adding “I believe my team and I have given a strong start to a prosperous office that will continue to be important to the work of Dutko Global Advisors.” With more than four decades of experience in the region, Dutko’s professionals are uniquely positioned to provide clients advice and expertise on overcoming obstacles in difficult political, administrative and regulatory frameworks and to assist in building relationships with key international players, local political actors, business leaders and decision makers throughout the region. Throughout Central and Eastern Europe, Dutko provides its clients with results-oriented strategic advice and consultancy, offering a range of services that include consultation on regional and individual countries´ political, economic and cultural environments, insight into business opportunities, assistance in business-to-business negotiations, guidance in government relations, and assistance in public affairs, crisis management, communications and public relations. About Dutko Worldwide Dutko Worldwide provides comprehensive government affairs management and strategic counsel and helps build public—private partnerships with federal, state and international levels of government. Dutko Worldwide’s principle operating units are Dutko Global Advisors, Dutko Washington, Dutko State & Local, Dutko Research & Polling, and Dutko Government Markets. For more information go to www.dutkoworldwide.com or call us at 202-484-4884.