news.am, Armenia
March 26 2010

Armenia, Czech Republic signed defense cooperation agreement

16:41 / 03/26/2010March 26, Czech Defense Minister and caretaker in
the government of Czech PM Martin Bartak arrived on an official visit
to Armenia. Following the talks with RA Defense Minister Seyran
Ohanyan, the officials signed a bilateral military cooperation
agreement.

`Today is a historic day for us. The defense cooperation issues
between Armenia and Czech Republic are now at legal level. The signed
document will usher in the development of bilateral relations in
defense field and stimulate the expansion of ties at a new level.
Cooperation with Czech Republic is of high significance to Armenia, as
the country is not only an EU member, but also member of other
European structures. As Armenia holds course of convergence with EU,
its criticalness doubles,’ Ohanyan said.

Czech Defense Minister noted the cooperation is not limited to
bilateral format. Ohanyan emphasized the signing of the agreement is
an important legal act in the enhancement of Armenia-Czech Republic
relations.

L.A.