Pashinyan, Fiala sign joint statement following meeting 

ArmInfo.The Republic of Armenia and the Czech Republic note with satisfaction the sustainable development  and expansion of political ties and express their unwavering  commitment to further intensify high-level political dialogue and  economic cooperation at the bilateral level as well as within the  framework of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the OSCE and  within other international and regional organizations.

This is stated in the final joint statement signed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol  Pashinyan and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala.  

According to the press service of the Prime Minister of the Republic  of Armenia, the statement, in particular, notes that the parties  express their readiness to strengthen and expand cooperation in the  context of the initiatives of the European Union, including the  Eastern Partnership and the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership  Agreement (CEPA), in particular the Armenia-EU dialogue on political  and security issues, as well as political, economic and sectoral  cooperation based on shared values and democracy, on a strong  commitment to human rights, freedom of the media and the rule of law.  The Czech Republic supports the EU's determination to enhance  cooperation with Armenia, highly appreciates Armenia's progress  towards democracy and the principles of good governance, encourages  further progress and reaffirms its readiness to support Armenia on  its path to reform.  

The Parties stress the importance of democratic principles, the  promotion and protection of human rights, and the rule of law; The  Parties underline the importance of sharing the experience of reforms  and encouraging the cooperation of representatives of civil society  and the involvement of civil society in the reform process; The  parties emphasize the need to achieve a peaceful and lasting  settlement of all outstanding issues between Armenia and Azerbaijan.  

The Armenian side highly appreciates the constant efforts of the  European Union towards creating favorable conditions for lasting  peace in the South Caucasus.  

It is noted that the parties consider the deployment of the European  Union mission on the territory of Armenia along the international  border between Armenia and Azerbaijan from February 20 as a  significant contribution to strengthening security in the region.  Armenia welcomes and appreciates the significant personnel  contribution of the Czech Republic to the mission.  

The Parties recognize the importance of maintaining international  peace and security, the inadmissibility of the threat or use of  force, and compliance with the norms of international humanitarian  law.  The Parties shall take into account the fundamental principles  of the UN Charter that all states in their international relations  must refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial  integrity or political independence of any state and resolve their  international disputes by peaceful means. They stress the importance  of the inalienable right of all states to choose their own political  course and alliances.  "The parties are aware that the issue of  dialogue on the liberalization of the visa regime between the  Republic of Armenia and the EU is of great importance.  The parties  consider the European Political Community a useful format for the  European Union and its partners.  

Armenia highly appreciates the presidency of the Czech Republic in  holding the first CIS summit in the EU Council.  The parties attach  particular importance to the activation of the activities of the  Armenian-Czech intergovernmental commission in order to strengthen  mutually beneficial economic, financial and scientific ties between    the two countries.  

The parties express support for the further development of  cooperation and periodic exchanges between the parliaments of the two  countries, including through the respective friendship groups.  

The parties attach particular importance to the intensification of  decentralized cooperation and partnership between the local  authorities of the two countries as an additional incentive for the  development of bilateral relations.  To this end, the Parties express    their determination to make every effort for effective cooperation  in the areas specified in this Declaration," the document reads.