Czech President Petr Pavel has affirmed that the president automatically leads the national delegation, clarifying his role ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7th and 8th. This statement directly responds to claims made by Petr Macinka, head of the Motorist party, who asserted that former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš would lead the delegation and that Pavel would be excluded from a pre-summit informal dinner. President Pavel stated he will determine his own participation in specific summit events. The President’s declaration underscores his authority in representing the Czech Republic on the international stage. Macinka’s assertion regarding Babiš leading the delegation appears to be unsubstantiated. The situation highlights a potential political disagreement regarding representation at the NATO summit. Pavel’s response aims to dispel any confusion about the leadership structure of the Czech delegation.