YEREVAN. – Armenian PM Tigran Sargsyan received on Friday Chargé d'Affaires of Czech Republic to Armenia Petr Mikyska.

Armenia is interested in reinforcing relations with Czech Republic, Government press service reports. The trade turnover is low, while both countries should work on making it more diverse and there is potential for it. Moreover, the joint business forum scheduled for November will promote the establishment of new contacts.

The sides discussed issues of Armenia’s European integration, and the PM stressed the importance of launching the talks on deep and comprehensive free trade agreement. Mikyska stressed that Czech Republic is ready to support Armenia within Eastern Partnership to realize reforms. 

The PM also thanked Czech Republic for its balanced policy on Artsakh [Nagorno-Karabakh] and condemning Azeri killer Safarov’s extradition.