D. IMPLEMENTATION 35. The Defence Strategy of the Czech Republic is implemented by the decisions made by the Government of the Czech Republic, and by means of subsequent relevant documents that fall within the remit of the Ministry of Defence. The present Defence Strategy provides the basis for updating state defence plans and other relevant planning documents. The Government is kept informed on the implementation of the Defence Strategy by means of the Report on the Czech Republic Defence, which is submitted on an annual basis. 36. This document supersedes the 2012 Defence Strategy of the Czech Republic. E. CONCLUSION 37. Safeguarding the defence of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Czech Republic is the principal function of the state and a duty of the Government. The Government shares this obligation with other governmental authorities, regional governments and municipalities. National defence is also a civic duty. 38. Preparations for national defence and the development of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic are based on the strategic goals and principles defined under the present Strategy. Capable Armed Forces with access to advanced military capabilities are a key prerequisite for an effective state defence system. Given the nature of the security threats and the Czech Republic’s NATO and EU membership commitments, the Czech Republic’s defence is not limited to its national borders; it is also planned and carried out within the international, primarily allied framework. However, the realisation of the Defence Strategy depends, namely, on sufficient resources allocated to the strengthening of the country’s defence capacity. The implementation of the measures set out in the present Strategy will enable the Czech Republic to achieve an adequate level of defence capacity while, at the same time, contribute to the defence of its allies. The Defence Strategy of the Czech Republic was discussed and approved by the Government of the Czech Republic on March 13, 2017, by its Resolution No. 194. 15