The meeting at the Castle took place privately for fifty minutes, after which Prime Minister Babiš rushed to a phone call with European Council President António Costa. According to reports from four individuals close to both politicians, the meeting was expected to resolve the stalemate surrounding the appointment of new ambassadors. However, this goal was not achieved, highlighting the continued political tensions within Czechia regarding diplomatic appointments.

Tünde Bartha, head of the Government Office, had previously negotiated with Chancellor Milan Vašina and others close to the president, anticipating that Babiš and Pavel would reach a compromise. In late January, the government halted the appointment of about two dozen ambassadors that had already been approved by both the cabinet led by Petr Fiala and the president, as no ambassador can be appointed without the president's signature. The hoped-for compromise was to allow most of the selected diplomats to commence their duties, with only a few exceptions to be discussed at the meeting between the president and prime minister.

During their discussion, the president communicated his views to Babiš, indicating he considered the situation urgent. The failure to come to an agreement further complicates the dynamics within Czech politics, particularly in matters of foreign representation. The ongoing deadlock not only reflects underlying disagreements between the prime minister and the president but also raises questions about the effectiveness of the current administration in handling critical diplomatic roles and responsibilities.