Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, at the presidential residence of the Prague Castle.
The interlocutors discussed several issues related to further developing and strengthening Armenian-Czech relations. In particular, cooperation in both the political and economic spheres was emphasized. Cooperation in high technologies, education, and tourism was considered promising. The Czech side noted that they are interested in the experience of Tumo centers in Armenia and cooperation in opening a similar center in Prague.
The parties exchanged ideas on the developments taking place in the territorial expansion of the South Caucasus. Prime Minister Pashinyan conveyed details about the humanitarian crisis created in Nagorno-Karabakh due to Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of the Lachin Corridor and emphasized the importance of the international community’s consistent response. Both sides noted the need to implement the decision of the UN International Court on unblocking the corridor.
In the context of strengthening peace and stability, the European Union’s civilian mission placement in Armenia was highlighted. Reference was also made to the Armenian-Turkish dialogue. Prime Minister Pashinyan laid a wreath at the Vitkov National monument-memorial, paying tribute to the memory of the unknown soldier.
