YEREVAN. - The Czech Republic President Miloš Zeman on Thursday received President of Midia-Shangal Yezidi national union NGO, Amo Sharoyan.

During the tête-à-tête meeting, Shroyan expressed gratitude to the President for the humanitarian aid provided to the Shangal Yezidis.  

Zeman promised to henceforth deal with the acknowledgement of the Yezidi genocide, help free the Yezidi women and children in captivity, as well as support Shangal Yezidis and Christians in becoming autonomous and ensuring their security.

Sharoyan also asked the Czech Republic President to meet with the Yezidi community representatives when he re-visits Armenia following the adoption of the Armenian Genocide resolution at the Czech parliament, to which Zeman responded positively.

Sharoyan also thanked the Armenian leadership for providing such an opportunity. The meeting was held in a climate of warm and mutual confidence.