Visiting Czech Minister of Defense Martin Bartok met Friday with his Armenian counterpart Seyran Ohanyan. The talks were followed by signing of a cooperation agreement. 

"Today is a historic day for us, as the military cooperation between Armenia and the Czech Republic has received a legal basis", Minister Ohanyan said during a joint press conference.

"The political leadership of Armenia and the Czech Republic attach particular importance to beginning the cooperation in defense sector. I am confident that our cooperation has great potential," he said. 

Mr. Bartok said for his part that the Czech Republic, as a NATO member country, is willing to train Armenian military personnel.